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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TING OCTOBra 17, 1988 ZONING PILE il347-MICHAKL BALLET HONES CONTINUED vandalism that had been occurring on hie property. He agreed that there had been an increase in traffic since construction of the Michael Halley home began. He said that they were planning on putting up a security gate anyway. Kelley asked whether the gates were mechanical? Mr. Martinson stated that they would be electronic. Kelley asked how the fire department would geL through in case of fire. Mr. Martinson replied that the gates would be rode and/or key activated, besides being activated from the house. The arress code would be given to appropriate entities that would require entrance. Kelley informed Zoning Administrator Mabusth that the issue of emergency vehicle access should be addressed with all applications for mechanical/electric gates. Brown asked for clarification about a proposed turnaround. Mr. Terry said that right outside the monuments they were proposing to broaden the area to provide a turnaround. Kelley asked whether the Terrys would be willing to move the gates back far enough so that a side yard setback would not be required? Mr. Martinson said that was feasible. Hanson asked if it would have any impact on the neighboring properties, Gaffron pointed out that if the gate was moved further away and the 10' and 30' setbacks were maintained, a variance would not be required. The qate/wall would become an accessory structure and as long as it meets the accessory structure setbacks, it could conceivably be as high as the house. Mr. Martinson stated that he would like the Planning Commission to make a recommendation and asked for direction with regard to the turnaround, Kelley said it was possible that the variance application could be entirely withdrawn. Mr. Martinson said that it would in the best interest of the Terry's and Mr. Skifter if the gates remained in the location they were now proposing. Johnson asKed how far from the property line the wall would be? Mr. Martinson replied it could be approximately 20' from the front property line and that the 10' side setback requirement could be met. He added that there should be plenty of room to back up and turn around. In addition they would put a sign on the corner of Kelley and Pence. There were no comments from the public regarding this matter and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Planning Commission member Johnson, seconded by Planning Commission member Hanson, to recommend approval of this application for a height variance and front setback variance, provided that the applicant brings a revised plan showing the turnaround and safety access issues to the City Council Meeting. Kelley asked about delivery boxes being put in the gate. Mr. Martinson said that they had already considered that in their plan. Motion, Ayes=3, Kelley and Moos Nay, Motion