10-10-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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It was moved by Chairman Kelley, seconded by Planning Commission member Cohen, to recommend approval of application #1325 for a conditional use permit for excavating pond areas and a tee box. Planning Commission member Bellows inquired as to whether it would be beneficial to re;.ocate the green to avoid road traffic. Planning Commission member Cohen interjected that the present location of the green should not be a prob'_em once the tee box is relocated. Kelley added that it would be very costly to relocate a green. Motion, Ayes=5, Nays=O, Motion passed. #1329 THOMAS MCNELLIS 355 WOODHILL ROAD VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 7:52 P.M. -8:12 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The applicants were present for this matter. Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that applicants were seeking- variances to a front yard setaback and 26' wetland setback. The Lot was originally created from the Woodhill Ridge subdivision anc accesses through Woodhill Road. Originally the lot was platted with full knowledge of the existing wetland and drainage easement. There is a 50' front setback and 30' side setback and a 26' wetland setback. 'he applicants may not have been aware of the 26' wetland setback. Kelley inquired as to when the subdivision was completed. Gaffron replied 1986/1987. Gaffron showed the Planning Commission a topographical view of the! area and stated that the property contains a steep slope going down to the wetland area. The space left for the building envelope is approximately 65' in depth and 200'-250' in length. The proposed setbacks for the house would be 37' and 28' where 50' is required. The deck, retaining wall and a corner of the house would all encroach into the wetland area. The applicants are also proposing to place fill east of and at both ends of the retaining wail, which is within the boundaries of the Drainage and Conservation and Flowage Easements. Staff's Initial reaction to this was that a linear concept house would be more appropriate for this particular lot. The applicants are proposing an "L" shaped house. Gaffron questioned whether there was a hardship that would justify granting all of the setback variances. Planning Commission member Johnson inquired as to the length and width of the house, from front to back, top to bottom. Gaffron responded that the proposed length south to north is about 120' with the east -west dimension at the garage area about 90'. Mr. McNellis stated that the variances would differ 25