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1 Ken Wieden, 2175 N. Dale, explained the history of the project. The <br />2 Eldridge difference will add $12,000 to the cost (from $9,000 to $21,000). <br />3 He is supportive of plan #2 because of cost. <br />4 <br />5 Member Mulder asked if a variance is needed for plan 2(no). <br />6 <br />7 Member Cunningham asked why grading of the site and current <br />8 driveway floor was not considered. What is slope of drive on Eldridge <br />9 (141% to 2%). If plan 3 was built, would entry be through the existing <br />l0 house. The existing garage would not be converted to living space. <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />Public comment included: <br />Elso Hohnquest, 637 W. Eldridge, asked how/why the city will not <br />support the south side project, with the difference in cost to be applied to <br />Eldridge. (The city is willing to work with applicant.) <br />Chair Klausing closed the hearing. <br />Mr. Wieden stated he was not withdrawing the variance request. The <br />difficulty is the cost at this time. <br />Member Wilke said that the existing driveway must be addressed in any <br />variance (especially plan 3). <br />Thomas Paschke explained the six-month variance time requirement to <br />begin construction. Mr. Wieden will have to commit to one or other plan <br />by July when the trail paving begins. <br />Member Olson asked about the drive crossing the path. Deb Bloom stated <br />that there is visibility to the public right-of-way, more concerned about <br />road right-of-way. <br />Chair Klausing stated he is prepared to recommend a variance because of <br />the hardship. <br />Member Mulder asked if plan 1 was to be considered, what would be <br />needed beside setback variance (side-yard). He did not like plan 2 or <br />plan 3. He objected to the aesthetics/look of the project. <br />Member Egli asked if plan 2 is expanded for a driveway, is a variance <br />needed (no). <br />