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r MIMTESOFTIIF OROMI PI^NMNCiC’OM.Ml.VSION .MEKTIMi .Moadav. Scplraibcr 20.2004 6:00 o ’clock p.m. |«04-304S Sirtea Prr%iaa. Caatiaard) Kcmpf inquired whether there is any plan to construct a trail in that area. GafTron Mated he is not aware of any plans lo consii act a trail m this area by either the Ciiy or the homcowTiers association. Leslie staled in his opinion it is a dangerous precedent to judge priipcrtics based on how s4mKthing looks when the code is very specific on what is allowed and what is not allowed. Leslie commented several optioas have been discussed that would allow the applicant to have the storage he is requesting. Bremer stated she is not opposed to the ItKation of the structure, but that the si/e of the building is excessive. Bremer stated what the code is trying to prevent in part is to have a property that appears to have two houses on it. Bremer indicated the intent of the code is to maintaui the rural integrity of the properly, and that there may be other residents that would like to construe a similar si/e structure on lots that do not have the significant number o'' trees on it as this lot dtx*s. Bremer commented the proposed ItK'alion makes the most sense for this lot but that the size should be reduced. Leslie stated two buildings would accommodate wnai the applicant is propiuing to store in the «hed and that a hardship has not been demonstrated. I eslie staled in his view the building can be reduced, which w ould reduce the setbacks and comply w ith the code. Bremer staled it might be better if the tests on the alternate septic site w ere av ailable hcfiHC a final dccuion is made on this application. Jeff Gon, .Miirton Buildings, noted that there is a vegetation bufTcr on three sides of the building and that It would be more aesthetically pleasing to have one building rather than multiple buildings. Rahn inquired what the purpose is for having 12*foot sidewalls Gon staled with 12-fool sidewalls, the overhead door would be 10 feet, noting that on a resideniial home the overhead diHK is seven or eight feet, (ion indicated the 'allcr sidewalls would accommodate a larger iient Rahn staled he still has a concern regarding the m/c of tlw structure, and that if two buildings were constructed, the need for the vananccs would be climinaled. Leslie suicd in his view two smaller buildings would be more attractive rather than one large industnal liMiking structure. I.eslic noted that the appearance of Mmicthing also tends to be in the eye of the beholder and can vary from person to person. Rahn suicd the Planning lommission has lo grant variances based on a hardship, which has nut been demonstrated. Leslie stated even if the alternate septic site cannot be swapped with the structure, a number of the Planning Commission members have a concern regarding the size of the building. Leslie staled the viability of the alternate septic site should be determined before a final decision is made PAGE 12