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Nays: 0 The following Planning Files (6b through 6f) are requests for variances from Section 703.04 of the City Code to enable the applicants to maintain their respective existing non-conforming driveways. The requests were prompted by the City's 1999 street improvements program (part of the Pavement Management Plan): Gb. Planning File 3120. Russell A. Dansare, 2752 Matilda Street: Request for a Driveway Access Point Setback Variance Russell Dansare requested a 17 -foot variance from Section 703.04 of the City Code to reduce the required driveway access point setback from a street corner from 30 feet to 13 feet. Chairman Craig Klausing opened the hearing and requested Thomas Paschke to provide a brief summary of the staff report dated June 9, 1999. Thomas Paschke explained the variance process for driveways and setbacks. Mr. Dansare's request is for a 17 -foot variance from the corner intersection to allow a 13-foot driveway apron setback be continued in the same location. The relocation would require major modifications and hardship of the yard and trees. Staff recommended approval. Russell Dansare, 2752 Matilda, described the site. Member Cunningham asked about traffic on Matilda (light). There were no comments from the public. Chair Klausing read a letter supporting the proposal from Marylis Reeves. There being no further comment, Chair Klausing closed the hearing. Motion: Member Rhody moved, seconded by Member Klausing, to recommend approval of the request for a variance from Section 703.04B(4) of the City Code to reduce the required driveway setback for property located at 2752 Matilda Street from 30 feet to 13 feet, or a 17 foot variance, based on the following findings from the staff report dated June 9, 1999: Section 1013.02 required the applicant to demonstrate a physical hardship and to demonstrate that no practical alternatives exist that would reduce the need for a variance; Relocating the access point to meet the 30 foot setback would require major modifications to the existing driveway as it extends to the garage; The proposed variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety or general welfare, provided standards/conditions are attached to insure that redevelopment of the site is completed in accordance with the plans proposed by the applicant. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Gc. Planning File 3121. Michael and Mary Dietz, request for a driveway setback variance for property located at 373 Maple Lane Court. Chair Klausing opened the hearing and requested Thomas Paschke to provide a brief summary of the staff report dated June 9, 1999. Staff recommended approval. Chair Klausing asked for details regarding the grade of the driveway (a maximum of 10% slope). Mary Dietz, 373 Maple Lane Court, noted the driveway slope is a pre-existing steep slope, but the slope faces south. Some snow melts easily from this drive. Member Cunningham asked for details of the Code. There being no further comment, Chair Klausing closed the hearing. Motion: Member Rhody moved, seconded by Member Wilke, to recommend approval of the request for a variance from Section 703.04B(4) of the City Code to reduce the required driveway setback for property located at 373 Maple Lane Court from 30 feet to 21 feet, or a nine foot variance, based on the following findings in the staff report dated June 9, 1999: The Pavement Management Program and its reconstruction of Maple Lane Court have initiated this request;