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minutes of the OHONO riANNINC cHELD ON MAY lA, ISM tSSION MEETING<#12) #1929 ALONZO B. SERAN, III, 4999 HICmAiPUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)ROAD • VARIANCES dirccsiag of the water kia ': I inA|iii«t inquired if the house could be moved closer to the lot line and Mr. Seran lespoaded that he had designed the house to allow more room for the mature Red Oak Pinwood trees which exist as shewn on the site plan. Nolan stated he felt that the topography between the house and the lakeshore should be looked at by the City Ettgiacer because it was a very sensitive area. He commented that the City does not normally allow any grading within the 0-75' setback area. It was moved by Nolan, seconded by Peterson, to recommend approval of #1929 variances for Alonzo B. Scran, III at 4099 Highwood Road, to allow replacement of the principal structure subfect to approval of am integrated drainage plan. Ayes 5, nays 1. Rowlette steted she would have preferred to have discussed some hardcover removal in the 0-75 ’ setback area. (#13) #1930 MARGARET B. COST, 253 BROWN ROAD SOUTH • VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING Chaur Schroeder noted that the Certificate of Mailing amd the Affidavit of Publkatioo were on file with the City. Mabusth reviewed the staff report. Margaret Cost and Clark Easier, the architecL were present. Nolan inquired what was the grade of the driveway and Mr. Engler responded that it was 9%. Chaur Schroeder noted that this was a public hearing. Adrian amd Pam Kearney, 265 South Brown Rcmd, were present amd Mr. Keamiey stated they were concerned about the driveway's setback from their properly line and feh the applicant could reduce the size of the house to meet the setback so the variance would not be required. They were also concerned about the preservation of the trees located in the vicinity of the proposed septic site which fHovide the only screening between their house and the prop^d structure. Mr. Kearney feh that a smadler house would require a smaller septic system. They were abo concerned about the driveway and he noted that the County Department of Transportation had stated that they would like to see the existing entrance cl^d off and a shared entrance created. He stated they would like to work with the applicant to retain as much of the existing circle as possible and preserve some of the trees. Discussion ensued regarding sight distances and possible means of access for both properties. Chair Schroeder commented that the separate driveway had been approved so the Commission could not address that issue, but be felt that the applicant and the Kearney ’s could work together to resolve this. Pam Kearney stated they feel there is a great deal of erosion which has occurred on the east side of the property which may have created a bluff situation. She noted that the