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#06-3146 February 9,2006 Page 2 Planning Commission Recommendation On January 17,2006 Planning Commission on a vote of 5-0 recommended denial of the variances as requested, but reconunended approval of variances only to the e�tent of the prior approval of July 2002, i.e.: - garage size 22 x 34 (748 s.£) (no greater than 750 s.£) - must meet 5' side setback - Hardcover not to exceed 34.1% (3,435 s.f.) in 75-250' zone,not to exceed 45.86% (1,447 s.£)in 250-500' zone. Discussion In essence, the Plaiuiing Commission recoinmended denial of the requested variances, but recommended approval for a simple renewal of the level of variances granted in 2002.The applicant has indicated he is willing to proceed under the conditions reconunended by the Planning Commission,but he may revise the dimensions of the garage slightly, keeping it below 750 s.f. and meeting the 5' setback(it could change to 23 x 32.5 or 21 x 35.5,for example). This is acceptable to staff, as long as the driveway is designed to ineet minimum standards, and an acceptable grading plan is provided. Staff Recommendation Staff recommeiids approval per the Planning Comrnission recommendation,subj ect to the coiidition that a site plan meeting the required conditions must be submitted for staff approval prior to final Council action, and likewise a grading and drainage plan acceptable to the City Engineer will be required before final Council action. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED If Council concurs with the PC recommendation,Table,directing applicant to provide a revised site plan and grading & drainage plans for City review, and direct staff to bring this back with a resolution for approval once those plans have been submitted and are found acceptable.