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Chair Klausing asked for details regarding the pit for car repair in the garage floor. Deb Bloom noted that the City does not regulate this structure. Member Cunningham asked if the garage setback could create a precedent. Staff noted that many lots on this stretch of Owasso are steep up or down from the street. Mr. Kenney stated the trees (removal of them) is the primary hardship. Member Olson asked how existing garages are going to affect the reconstruction of W. Owasso Blvd.. Deb Bloom explained the neighborhood would assist in the design of the reconstruction. She noted that one garage is actually in the right-of-way. Member Wilke asked the width of the right-of-way (66 feet). Member Cunningham was interested in preserving trees and green space, but moving the garage back as far as possible. Chair Klausing closed the hearing. Member Cunningham noted parking is off-street, moving back may damage trees. There appears to be no impact on redesign of Owasso Blvd. and pathway. Chair Klausing noted that the street is unique because of the garage setbacks and the vegetation makes it appear as an up-north, lake cottage area. Member Wilke noted the right-of-way width is adequate. The Commission summarized findings as: The existing trees, slope, foundation, and the number of other setbacks and garages similar to this case. The Commission understood that the workshop shady area was not be used as a living unit. Motion: Member Cunningham moved, second by Member Wilke to recommend approval of the 13 foot variance to allow construction of an attached garage in the front yard setback at 3062 Owasso Bouldevard. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 7. Other Business a. Twin Lakes Renewal Strategy & Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment Dennis Welsch explained that the proposed Twin Lakes Master Plan Renewal process should achieve the following: 1. Evaluate and update the original 1988 Master Plan; 2. Incorporate the amendment in 1996 based upon the Twin Lakes Parkway; 3. Evaluate changes in the Business Park market 4. Ensure that redevelopment will maximize the City's current and future investment policies and strategies 5. Evaluate the environmental impacts based upon the amended master plan through an Alternate Urban Area-Wide Review (AUAR) which is an acceptable process by the Environmental Quality Board per Section 4410.3600 of the regulations for environmental review of development areas. The content and form of the AUAR must be similar to an Environmental Assessment Worksheet with the level of analysis comparable to an Environmental Impact Study. 6. Collaborate with the 1-35W Coalition build out plans and other state and county agencies plans to strengthen linkages among Jobs, Transportation, and Housing. Welsch explained that the second process is to hold strategy meetings with four key stakeholder groups. The suggested groups would consist of property owners, area neighborhoods, key developers, and government and non profit agencies that will need to be informed as part of the AUAR process. Staff suggests that the Council Members and Planning Commission members attend (if possible) the government session and any other of these strategy meetings. The strategy meetings will provide the following: a. A summary of existing plans and outline the inconsistencies between them; b. Three different land use plan scenarios; c. An outline of the costs and impacts to the community of each land use plan scenario and a discussion of the