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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Page 5 original proposal included a small basketball slab; however, he was now revising that to seek an additional maximum nine foot (9’) aisle to allow easier access on either side of a vehicle, and sufficient snow removal/storage area. Mr. Marks noted that is was difficult to back up a vehicle and/or camper into such a tight space, and requested consideration of the Commission for granting his request. Commissioner Gottfried concurred with staff’s alternative recommendation. Mr. Marks advised that he concurred with staff on the front portion; however, requested the two feet (2’) on the side, noting that there were several similar aprons in the neighborhood. Mr. Marks further noted that drainage would be toward the front of his lot, and with adequate plantings and landscaping, would alleviate some runoff, which would still run toward the street, rather than toward the side and his neighbors’ property. Vice Chair Doherty closed the Public Hearing, with no one appearing for or against. Vice Chair Doherty complimented Mr. Lloyd on presented an alternative, rather than recommending outright denial, and opined his support for staff’s alternative recommendation without reservation. Vice Chair Doherty further opined that he could not support Mr. Marks’ request for additional impervious surface with additional driveway space. Commissioners concurred, after further discussion and comment by Mr. Marks, that there was not a compelling argument to deviate from staff’s alternate recommendation; and that the applicant’s objective could be accomplished with the additional twenty-feet (20’) of pavement. At the request of Mr. Marks, staff clarified the timing and process detailed for Condition C of the staff report as it related to the paving permit for the driveway. MOTION Member Martinson moved, seconded by Member Doherty to adopt Variance Board Resolution No. 65 entitled, “A Resolution APPROVING a VARIANCE to Roseville City Code, §1004 (Residential Districts) for David Marks, 984 Lydia Drive (PF07-040);” based on the comments and findings outlined in Section 5, and the conditions detailed in Section 6 of the project report dated August 1, 2007, as an alternative recommendation by staff; and subsequently DENYING Mr. Marks’ original request for a four foot (4’) VARIANCE to the side yard setback requirement established in Roseville City Code, Section 1004.016 (Driveway Setbacks) and DENYING a seventy-five (75) square foot VARIANCE to the impervious surface area limit in Roseville City Code, Section 1004.1A(6) (Maximum Total Surface Area.; Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Vice Chair Doherty advised the applicant of the appeal process timeframe. d. PLANNING FILE 07-048 Request by Morrissey Development for a VARIANCE to Roseville City Code, §1004 (Residential Districts) to allow the redevelopment of the Press Gym into a 20-unit apartment building at 2560 Fry Street. Vice Chair Doherty opened the Public Hearing for Planning File 07-048. City Planner Thomas Paschke reviewed the request to allow the re-use of an existing wall that meets the B-1, Limited Business District rear yard setback requirement, but does not meet the rear yard setback requirement of the R-3A District. Mr. Paschke advised that Morrissey Development was currently seeking a building permit to re-use