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<br />2. Ordinance #4 & 39 Amendments <br /> <br />Mr. Tratar told the Committee he felt the 35-foot side yard setback for corner lots was <br />excessive. He then asked the Committee to consider reducing the side yard setback to 20 <br />feet. <br /> <br />Commissioner DeVine indicated that the reason for the 35-foot setback is to protect line <br />of sight. Mr. Palzer indicated that the Committee also needed to consider uniformity to <br />the block. He then indicated that Mr. Tratar’s house should have been set on the lot <br />facing west to better utilize the shape of the lot. <br /> <br />Mr. Tratar indicated that there are several homes in the area that do not meet the side yard <br />setbacks. He then said if the City wanted him to he could go and measure them. <br /> <br />Mr. Tratar indicated that the City has a requirement that an accessory structure requires a <br />10-foot setback but an attached structure requires a 35-foot setback. He then indicated he <br />feels that is inconsistent. <br /> <br />Commissioner DeVine indicated that if the City is truly concerned with line of sight it <br />should consider moving the accessory structures to 35 feet off the property line as well. <br /> <br />Mr. Tratar indicated that if the City is concerned for line of sight it would need to address <br />trees as well because people plant trees beyond the setback. He then apologized for not <br />knowing the rules and said he just wants to build his garage. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hanson asked if Mr. Tratar would like to see a 20-foot setback rather than <br />the 35 foot setback. Mr. Tratar indicated that he understands the City needs to do what is <br />safe but said with the current setbacks the City has taken away 68% of his yard. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brainard indicated he did not feel this Committee is the body that should <br />determine the safety issues with line of sight. He then suggested having staff check with <br />other cities to determine side yard setbacks. Chairperson Hanson suggested checking <br />with the fire chief. <br /> <br />Commissioner DeVine suggested that, if Commissioners think 35 feet is excessive, the <br />Committee should consider making it 20 feet and moving on to facilitate the process. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brainard indicated that generally the line of sight is for the corner and the <br />sight triangle should allow vehicles to see other traffic coming. He then indicated that <br />each city has recommended its own setbacks and agreed that 35 feet may be excessive. <br /> <br />Commissioner DeVine asked Mr. Palzer for his opinion on the matter. Mr. Palzer <br />indicated that the previous Ordinance had said 30 feet and then suggested considering 25 <br />feet. <br /> <br />Page 6 of 15 <br /> <br />