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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, June 6, 2007 Page 3 Mr. DeLeo advised that the garage had three (3) stalls, with an unfinished upstairs workshop, but was not applicable for use as a temporary home; noting that the main level had sanitary sewer connections; and that existing electrical and future plumbing services were installed to the garage, and then fed into the home, due to the topography of the property. Mr. DeLeo advised that the RV was a self-contained unit, with gas furnace; gas and/or electric refrigerator; heat and air conditioning; queen-size bed; shower; two (2) holding tanks with heaters to avoid freezing; and a water hold tank inside. Discussion among the applicant and Commissioners included, capacity of the holding tanks; anticipated water usage per day; fresh water tank capacity; the applicant’s status of living in the RV at this time; assurances from the applicant of the completion date of the home; applicant’s capacity as the General Contractor; and staff clarifying the process for temporary occupancy permits after initial inspections, then followed by final inspections and occupancy permit issuance. Mr. DeLeo noted that, for security purposes, and in order to avoid vandalism and theft of personal property stored on the property, they would like to stay on the property during the construction process, as well as to accommodate the work being done by Mr. and Mrs. DeLeo themselves as time allows them to do so. Public Comment Alan Quaid, 292 Minnesota Avenue Mr. Quaid spoke in support of the project, expressing no opposition to them parking their RV on the property. Mr. Quaid opined that this would allow them to keep an eye on the project and keep vandalism down. Mr. Quaid further noted that the project appeared to be on schedule, and that the RV was located away from the street and hardly visible. Jan Koerner, 178 Minnesota Avenue (east of applicant) Ms. Koerner advised that they had build their home several years ago, and fortunately had a place to stay that didn’t cost them anything. Ms. Koerner expressed her support of the applicant, noting that it was summertime and the project appeared to be proceeding smoothly for the summer months; and further noted the potential damage through vandalism without adequate supervision on the site. Linda DeLeo, 280 Minnesota Avenue Mrs. DeLeo reviewed the history of the property, having lived there since 1988, and the numerous and significant water and drainage issues she’d encountered since living there. Mrs. DeLeo advised that she and her husband liked the neighborhood and had chosen to stay there, going through the expensive redevelopment and construction, due to their desire to stay in the area. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Doherty spoke in support of the application, noting his initial skepticism with Mr. Alexander’s previous application; however, observed that it seemed to work out very well. Commissioner Doherty noted the hardship for existing residents in having to pay hotel rent during construction of a new home. Commissioner Doherty complimented the DeLeo’s on the looks of the new garage, and opined that if the home looked as good as the garage, it would be a credit to the neighborhood.