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MDroTES OP THE REGULAR OKONO CHY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON J UNE 23,1997 <br />(^10) #2247 WAYNE HOLMES, 1390 PARK DRIVE - VARIANCE - <br />RESpLUHON NO. 3919 <br />Ga&on reported that the application is a request for side setback and side street yard <br />setback variances for construction of a detached accessory storage building. The building <br />as initially proposed would be located 2.5* from the .unimproved dedicated right-of-way <br />known as Forest Avenue. The ri^t-of-way is wooded and low land. It is a potential <br />access for HQghwood Park. Staff and Planning Commission agreed that the 2.5* setback <br />was inadequate. <br />Gaffiron said the applicant has agreed to maint^ a 10* setback by angling the building <br />and removing 2’ from one side. This would allow the large oak tree to be saved but <br />might result in the loss of lUac bushes. Gaffion said the iO' setback is typical of normal <br />setbacks. There is a 15' setback requirement for buildings of this size, but he feels a 5' <br />variance is appropriate in order not to impact the tree. Additional grading or retmmi^g <br />wall would be required to eliminate any impact The applicant has proposed building a <br />retaining wall. G^dBfron said the Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval of <br />the amended plan. . <br />Goetten asked how far the building would be from the oak tree. Mrs. Holmes said they <br />have reduced the building by 2* to increase the separation. Gaffiron indicated that the tree <br />would be 10-12' from the building. <br />Jabbour asked if there was any reason to maintain the 60' right-of-way. Gafifron said <br />ti ere are no plans to improve the road, but it could be a potential park access in the <br />future. <br />Goetten asked that the applicants be considerate of the tree. Mr. Holmes said they will <br />work aroimd the root system. Mrs. Holmes noted that the building is a pole bam and <br />would be constructed on a floating slab. This should eliminate any problem for the oak <br />tree. <br />The applicant voiced satisfaction with the resohitioq »s presented. <br />Flint moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3919. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. ‘ <br />• • <br />* • * <br />(#11) #2248 DAVID AND JODI RAHN, 1385 REST POINT ROAD - VARIANCE <br />Mr. Rahn was present. <br />.•r *• <br />12