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Zoning File 4^1837 July 8. 1993 Page 2 The Planning Commission voiced concern with the size of the smicmre and the fact that the required separation setback between structures would no longer be maintained. Members questioned whether the structure could be reduced in length and moved further north so that the 10* separation could be met. Applicant advised that she would be willing to make any additional fireproofing improvements to strucnire as long as the struemre could remain at the proposed size because of an immediate need for storage. Review Exhibits L and M. Applicant proposes the removal of all excess sidewalk areas adjacent to home on south and east side and to reduce current driveway to a maximum width of 15’ which includes a retaining wall along the west side because of the need to fill in existing higher elevations with removal of driveway. Applicant has asked to keep a 13 x 18 ’ patio to the northwest of the existing residence. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application as proposed subject to applicant providing confirmation of hardcover removals showing decreases from existing. Approval was conditioned on the following: 1. At applicant ’s request the storage shed on block shall remain in use until final inspection for detached struemre. 2. Detailed foundation and grad ’i% plans for foundation walls of proposed garage. The minority opinion felt the garage should be reduced in area and that an attempt should be made to make struemre meet required separation setback of 10 . Please review the enclosed staff memo and minutes of the Planmng Commiss ’on meeting for more detail on the review. The enclosed resolution has been drafted per the Plaiuung Commission ’s approval recommend'..tion adopting the findings and hardships noted bv applicant and others cited by Planning Commission members.