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Member Olson asked if the 11 % variance to impervious surface is all-inclusive. Motion: Member Klausing moved, seconded by Member Mulder, to recommend approval of the variance from the required lot coverage of a residential lot (30%) as requested by Robert Reichenback and Gail Anderson based on the following: Whereas, the Planning Commission finds that there is a physical hardship in the request by the applicant for a variance to exceed the permitted lot coverage; the hardship was not created by the applicant; and, Whereas, the Planning Commission finds that there is a unique physical feature to the property that would justify the variance, specifically the narrow shape of the lot and requiring an extended length of driveway; and, Whereas, there is not a reasonable alternative design that could be accomplished without a variance; and, Whereas, granting the variance would not significantly impact the health, safety or general welfare of the community; and, Whereas, the Planning Commission has determined that the granting of the variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance; and, Therefore, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Reichenbach/Anderson request to recommend approval of a variance to increase the residential lot coverage from 30% to 39.5%. Ayes: 6 Nays: 1 (Egli) Motion carried. Motion: Member Klausing moved, seconded by Member Mulder to recommend denial of the request, by Reichenbach/Anderson, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a detached accessory building greater than the allowable (40%) rear yard area on property located at 1858 Hamline Avenue, based on the following: Whereas, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed use is not compatible with adjoining properties and is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and, therefore, the planning commission recommends that the City Council deny a Conditional Use Permit to increase the rear yard building square footage allowance from 40% to 45% as set out in Section 4.8 to 4.17 of the project report dated July 12, 2000. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Gd. Planning File 3237: Request by Family Academy for an Interim Use Permit for portable classroom facilities in the eastern parking lot of Advent Lutheran Church, 3000 Hamline Avenue. Chair Klausing opened the hearing and request City Planner Thomas Paschke to provide a verbal summary of the project report dated July 12, 2000. He explained the site plan and need for three-year interim use for class room space. The 9000 s.t. structure proposed was illustrated; K-4 inside the church, 5-8 outside the building in the east parking area. The parking lot would be reduced by 56 spaces. The building will be connected to the existing church. Member Wilke asked whether the church was at capacity and whether the facility will be sprinkled. Member Egli asked if the church owned property to the east (yes). What are sign details and can signs be consolidated. Member Cunningham asked if the modular building could be placed on the grassy area to reduce the need for parking. (It