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Chair Klausing opened the hearing and requested Thomas Paschke to provide a summary from the staff report dated June 9, 1999. Edward Her requested a 22.8 foot variance from Section 703.04 of the City Code to reduce the required driveway access point setback from 30 feet to 7.2 feet. Staff recommended approval. Thomas Paschke noted the driveway curve, the pine trees, and the functionality of the drive created the hardship. Mr. Ed Her, 2771 Woodbridge, noted the driveway has been there since at least 1989. The drive would have to be relocated through the front lawn. The traffic is very light on this street. Chair Klausing noted a letter from Pollocks supporting the proposal. 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 2771 Woodbridge Street from 30 feet to 7.2 feet or a 22.8 foot variance, based on the following findings from the staff report dated June 9, 1999: The Pavement Management Program and its reconstruction of Woodbridge Street have initiated this request. Section 1013.02 requires 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 may impact two mature trees and potentially require their removal. Requiring the driveway access point to be adjusted in any capacity 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 7. Presentations and Other Actions 7a. Discussion of Planning Commission By-laws Member Rhody asked that the by-laws be tabled to the July meeting. Chair Klausing noted the changes he requested: 1. Changes to mission statement, page 1 2. Code Chapter 201, change "pro-tem" to "vice chair" 3. Meeting time to be indicated 4. Graceful exit 5. Conduct of hearing, page 6 6. Appendix B 7. Appendix D - change date 8. Appendix J - change font Member Olson asked that clarification be given to the debatability of a "table motion". Motion: Member Rhody moved, seconded by Member Wilke, to adopt the revised by-laws and recommend approval to the City Council. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 8. Information, Reports and Other Business