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Planning Commission Minutes December 2, 1987 Page 8 DeBenedet asked when variances would be required in this particularly because the existing house would not conform the lot split. Dahlgren replied that variances would be if an expansion was proposed for the existing home. area, after needed Berry asked as to whether there was an illegal structure on the lot to the west. A member of the audience replied that it was a storage shed that was approved by the City. Members of the audience proceeded to point out that there is a five foot NSP easement that also impacts the development of the site. DeBenedet calculated the building envelope based on the NSP ease- ment, which was small but still workable. Phil Oknich, 656 Shryer, asked how the sewers flowed in the area. Janisch reviewed this item and ascertained that the sewage hookup is south toward Shryer. Unnamed resident stated his concern about the power line in the area. DeBenedet asked as to whether the house would need a new garage. Dahlgren replied that a one car garage was required, and the house would have to be a minimum of 960 square feet. Johnson stated her concern that based on the NSP additional calculations would have to be made whether this is, indeed, a buildable lot. easement, that to ascertain DeBenedet reported that he had calculated the building envelope with the garage requirement, and it would still work with respect to the potential development of the house. Mrs. Christensen stated it is her opinion it would be more appro- priate not to drag this out, but deny it based on neighborhood opposition. Johnson stated that it was important for the Planning commission to fully understand the building envelope limitations. Discussion of the code ensued, with Dahlgren pointing out that the new codes came into effect in 1959. Unnamed resident stated that it was his opinion that one person should not be able to come in and totally disrupt the neighborhood. Mrs. Christensen stated this is an older neighborhood in the area, the residents like it the way it is, and it should be kept that way.