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2001. Visitors to the site will increase dramatically and will use nearby hotels, walking from the hotel to Veritas Campus. About 50% of the new staff comes from existing employee referrals. Kent Carlson explained the detail of the new request, noting the change from two floors to four floor buildings, more green space and a better parking ramp. Member Cunningham asked what the maximum height (in stories) that the new buildings could be expanded to (4 stories). Member Rhody asked whether two or four stories of parking would ultimately be needed. Kent Carlson explained the buildings are not densely used; the people per 1000 s.t. of space is lower at four or 3.5 people per 1,000 s.f.. A two-story ramp will be built; he does not expect a four-story ramp (A proof of parking condition in the PUD). There were no public comments. Chair Klausing closed the hearing. The Planning Commission (at the March 14th Planning Commission meeting) will review the EAWand comments. Chair Klausing explained he wished more comment and detail on the traffic impacts. Motion: Member Klausing moved, second by Member Cunningham, to find that the land uses proposed within the Veritas amendment (122,000 s.f. of additional office space) to the existing Planned Unit Development to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the intent of the 1997 Centre Pointe PUD. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Motion: Member Klausing moved, second by Member Cunningham, to establish a meeting date of March 14,2001 when the Planning Commission final recommendation will be made based on Planning Commission review of the final EAWand comments and mitigation plans of any environmental impacts discovered through the EAW process. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. d. Planning File 3279: A request by the Robert Witt for a variance from the Section 1016 (Shoreland, Wetland, and Storm Water Management) to the construction a 1,576 square foot walkout rambler with attached garage on property located at 353 South Owasso Boulevard. The specific variances are: to locate the structure within the required 75 foot shoreland setback; allow a greater impervious area than the required 25%; and a 23 foot variance from Section 1 004.02D (Minimum Yard Requirements) to allow a pre-existing detached garage to be located in the required front yard. Chairman Craig Klausing opened the public hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke to provide a verbal summary of the project report dated January 10, 2001. Thomas Paschke explained the details of the site development and the history of the site. The structure is not modern and does not meet current Codes. The parcel is six feet lower than the road. There is a shared driveway with the owner to the west. He explained staff findings; the owner did not create the hardship; a new structure can meet the current building Codes; the shoreline setback would be 49 feet which is consistent with adjacent properties; no alternative design could meet existing Codes; there appears to be no health, safety, welfare issues. Thomas Paschke explained the details of the proposal. Chair Klausing asked for details of the footprint and the safety concerns regarding side yard setbacks (minimum of six feet, up to eight feet). Member Olson asked for details on the existing garage. The exterior will not match the new home and will increase impervious surface. Thomas Paschke suggested re-siding the structure to match.