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SEPTEMBER 6,2006 DRAFT MINUTES VARIANCE BOARD C�ai� �akeman noted discussion held at the time of the Minor Subdivision approval, and the Commission's reluctance to consider any future variance requests. 1VIr. Iliff ad�ised that they had previously sought several variances, but in order to minimize encroachments and to achieve a more traditionally-sized and designed house on the lot, he �vas supportive of staffs recommendation for one (1) fifteen foot (15') variance. Public Comment Mike Radovich,1820 Dale Court (2 houses down from proposed lot) Mr. Radovich expressed frustration that, while the Public Hearing Notice post card had stated that more detailed information was available on the City's website, he had not found it. Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd apologized to Mr. Radovich, the Commission and public, noting that it was only discovered on Monday that a link to the planning report was not wo�-�iz�g properly; and had since been corrected. Mr. IZac�ovich requested that the Variance Board postpone the case to allow the public adequate time for review and comment regarding the requested variance. Mr. Radovich noted his concerns with site lines and traffic safety at the intersection; need for landscaping restrictions on the property to allow adequate site lines; consideration of granting variances to a speculative builder; desire for a specific proposal by a build��; and opined that that the property owners had created the circumstances and hardships on their own l�y subdividing the original lot. Mr. Radovich addressed the group home on the oragiz�al homestead, additional trafiic and cars parked in the driveway and the cluttering of the neighborhood, creating declining property values. Additional discussion included review of proposed dcsig�.�s by the Design Review Committee (DRC} and whether the public could participate in that process, with staff advising that, while not normally noticed, if the Variance Board applied that as a condition to the request, staff would comply. Mr. Radovich concluded his comments by opining that Ros�vilie needed to show caution, as a first-ring suburb, in fume development, property value considerations, and end results sought. Tim Garvin,1812 Dale Court Mr. Gamin reiterated the comments of Mr. Radovich; opining that tonight's request was a direct result of a decision made by the property owner last year in subdividing the property, creating the unique lot �equaritag a variance. Mr. Garvin further opined that the need for a variance was only the beginning, and the neighborhood would be watching closely for any improvements on the lot (i.e., landscaping, fences, etc.) and potential issues down the road if� this variance was granted. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing.