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i <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD lMARCH 18, 1991 <br />(#8)ZONING FILE 11626-TRAFF CONTINUED <br />across the street on the market for sale. Tne hardship is that <br />the existing house is too small, and because it is located on the <br />lot line, we cannot add onto the house. The plan v;a have <br />submitted seems to be the best solution." <br />Bob Mitchell, Attorney, stated that he is not related to Jim <br />and Patricia Mitchell, but that he is here this evening, as their <br />lawyer, on their behalf. Mitchell stated that the Traffs plan <br />has been revised in that it no longer shows an addition <br />encroaching toward the Mitchells' residence. He said, "Tha <br />Mitchells' main concern was the side yard Variance that v/ould <br />have been required with the plan we received. They are still <br />concerned about the size of the Traff's lot and the placement of <br />the proposed house toward the front of the lot. They would <br />prefer to see the house pushed back further on the lot." <br />Traff responded, "In answer to the Mitchell's concern about <br />placing the house back further, I would agree to push the house <br />back five feet. Roily Lacy and I re-configured the average <br />setback line to extend from the middle of the Mitchells' house to <br />the Lacy house, which brings the line back approximately five <br />feet." <br />Rollin Lacy, 2555 North Shor^' Drive, stated that he had no <br />objections to the Traff's proposal. He said, "I would suggest to <br />the Planning Commission that you look at how properties are laid <br />out in relation to adjoining properties when considering the <br />sight lines." <br />Kelley agreed with Mr. Lacy <br />Bellows stated that the Traff's plan is an improvement over <br />what currently exists. She reiterated her position on the <br />importance of seeing a floor plan with applications such as this. <br />Bellows stated that it is difficult to substantiate the hardship <br />in this case without seeing a floor plan. <br />Hanson stated that since it is the applicant's intention to <br />start over from scratch, he cannot justify approving the side <br />yard setback Variance. <br />John Blumentritt stated that he has started drawing the <br />floor plan schematics that would support the Traff's position. <br />Bellows supported Hanson's statements <br />Kelley stated that he is indifferent. <br />Traff stated that the Planning Commission had looked <br />favorably this evening on several requests for Variances and <br />- 14 - <br />1