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AGENDA ITEM Item No.: 15 Date: June 11, 2018 Item Description: LAI 8-40 — Matthew & Angela Hopping, 95 Smith Avenue, CUP & 2nd Driveway Presenter: Melanie Curtis Agenda Planning Department's Planner Section: Report 1. Purpose. This application is regarding approval of a CUP for grading. Also consideration for approval of a 2nd driveway access onto Smith Avenue to access a lower level garage. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received and considered to be complete on April 17th. Therefore the 60 -Day review period expires on June 16, 2018. 3. Background/ Summary. The applicants are planning to construct a new residence on the property. Their grading plan involves the import of approximately 250 cubic yards of soil with a total site disturbance balance of approximately 815 cubic yards. Grading and filling activities in excess of 500 cubic yards require a CUP. The new home is proposed to have an upper, main garage, as well as a lower garage to accommodate their desired number of vehicles on site. They are also requesting approval of a 2nd driveway access on to Smith Avenue to access the lower garage. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On May 21St, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. There were neighbors present expressing concerns about the potential for the construction project to adversely impact their narrow street. The comments from the public are detailed in the draft PC minutes attached as Exhibit C. The Commission was advised that any conditions be directly tied to the conditional use. Following the public hearing and discussion, the Planning Commission voted 7 to 0 on a motion to approve the requested CUP. The Planning Commission did not discuss or make a recommendation on the 2' driveway access request. Public Comment. Comments from the neighbors were received during the public hearing; no written comments were received. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff discussed the stated neighborhood concerns with the applicants and asked them to consider proactive solutions, including parking restrictions, and/or off street parking during the duration of the project. The applicants have requested the City post the street "no parking" on one side of Smith Avenue in order to maintain an open roadway during the construction, their request is attached as Exhibit D. Staff recommends approval of the CUP. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Council should direct staff to draft a resolution regarding the conditional use pen -nit and the 2' driveway. Exhibits Exhibit A. Proposed Plans Exhibit B. Draft PC Minutes Exhibit C. Applicants' Parking Request Prepared By: YYIGG Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: -Sb