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SEPTEMBER 6,2006 D1�APT MINUTES '��t�r�i�iC� BOARD �.k�a`z�: �akeman noted discussion held at the time of the Minor Subdivision approval, and the �'ommission's reluctance to consider any future variance requests. iv�•. T1iff advised that they had previously sought several variances, but in order to minimize ��croaehments and to achieve a more traditionally-sized and designed house on the lot, he �es supportive of staffs recommendation for one (1) fifteen foot (15') variance. Public Comment �I'il�� Radovich,1820 Dale Court (2 houses down from proposed lot) 1V1r. Radovich expressed fi-�stratio�� that, while the Public Hearing Notice post card had �tated that more detailed information was available on the Cily's websatex he had not found it. � Associate �'laxazker Bryan Lloyd apologized to Mr. Radovich, the Commission and public, -�oting that it was only discovered on Monday that a[i��lc to the planning report was not worl�it�g properly; and had since been corrected. 7�3r. Radovic� requested that the Variance Board postpone the case to allow the public adequate time for review and comment regardingthe requested variance. Mr. Radovich noted G�s concerns with sitc tz��es and traffic safety at t�e intcrscction; need for 7andscaping restrictions on the property to allow adequate site lines; consideration of granting variances to a speculative builder; desire for a specific proposal by a builder; and opined that that the property owners had created the circumstances and hardships on their own by --5ubdividing the original lot. Mr. Radovich addressed the group home on the axi�� homestead, additional traffic and cars parlced in the driveway and the cluttering of the neighborhood, creating declining property values. ; Additional discussion included review of proposed designs by the Design Review Committee �. �DRC) and whether the public could participate in that process, with staff advising that, while �� not nortnally noticed, if the Variance Board applied that as a condition to the request, ti',�� would comply. Mr. Radovich concluded �v�- comments by opining that H,osev�.te needed to show caution, as a�'zrst-ring suburb, in fume development, property value considerations, and end results Tim �arvi�,1812 Dale Court Mr. Gamin reiterated the comments of IvT��. 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 requiring a variance. Mr. Gaz�yza. 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 (�.e., landscaping, fences, etc.) and po�eniial issues down the road if: this variance was granted. Chair Bake�x�a�. closed the Public Hearing.