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SEPTEMBER 6,2006 DRAFT MINUTES VARIANCE BOARD Chau Bakeman noted discussion held at the time of the Minor Subdivision approval, and the �Comnlission's reluctance to consider any future variance requests. :Mr. Iliff advised that they had previously sought several variances, but in order to minimize �encroachments and to achieve a more traditionally-sized and designed house on the lot, he tivas supportive of staffs recommendation for one (1) fifteen foot (15') variance. Public Comment Mike Radovich,1820 Dale Court (2 houses down from proposed lot) Mr. Radovich expressed frustration that, while the Public Hearing Notice post card had stated that more detailed information was available on the City's website, he had not found it. Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd apologized to Mr. Radovich, the Commission and public, noting that it was only discovered on Monday that a link to the planning report was not working properly; and had since been corrected. N1r. Radovich requested that the Variance Board postpone the case to allow the public adequate tune for review and cominent regarding the requested variance. �u. ilaCiGV1Ci1 ri02�C� Z1iS COriCEi1iS WIi11 S1iC iiliCS aiid trafliC SBfCij� 1i iriC lI'iiCrSCCiiGi�; riC�Ci iGl' landscaping resh-ictions on the property to allow adequate site lines; consideration of granting variances to a speculative builder; desire for a specific proposal by a buildez; and opined that that the property owners had created the circumstances and hardships on their own by "subdividing the original lot. Mr. Radovich addressed the group home on the original� homestead, additional traffic and cars parked in the driveway and the cluttering of the neighbarhood, creating declining property values. Additional discussion included review of proposed designs by the Design Review Committee (DRC) and whether tbe public could participate in that process, with staff advising that, while not normally noticed, if the Variance Board applied that as a condition to the request, staff would comply. Mr. Radovich concluded his comments by opining that Rosevi.11e needed to show caution, as a first-ring suburb, in fume development, property value considerations, and end results sought. Tim Garvin, 1812 Dale Court Mr. Gamin reiterated the com�nents of Mr. Radovich; opining that tonight's request was a direct result of a decision made by the property owner last year in subdividing the property, creating the unique lot requiring a variance. Mr. Garcin further opined that the ueed for a variance was only the beginning, and the neigh.borhood would be watching closely for ury improvements on the lot (i.e., landscaping, fences, etc.) and potential issues down the road �' this variance was granted. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing.