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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 18, 1988 i1260 NYQUIST CONTINUED John Nyquist was present for this matter and stated he has owned the property for 11 years including during the period in 1979 when variances were granted for other changes *o the Droperty. Chairman Kelley questioned what has occurred on the property since that time. Gaffron reviewed the changes made on the property since that time, noting that the variance granted in 1979 reflected a less rigorous method of hardcover calculation in use at that time. Staff recommendation for this application, per memo, is that the plastic under the landscaping areas be removed, the sidewalk be cut down to a 2' width, and driveway cut down to 20' width resulting in a final 75-250' hardcover of 42.8%. in addition, staff dues not see an obvious hardship to allow less than a 10' side setback for the garage. Mr. Nyquist stated he is agreeable to staff's recommendation except to maintain the 10' setback. He noted that many of the neighboring properties have a garage setback comparable to the proposed 5' setback. He also noted that if a 10' setback is maintained he would have problems gaining access to the well on the property. He stated he is agreeable to removing the plastic around the house and is open to suggestions for its replacement in conjunction with solving the drainage problem into the house crawl space. Chairman Kelley felt the garage size 6vd driveway could be cut down to reduce the hardcover an additional 2% so there would be no increase in 75-250' hardcover from what currently exists. There were no comments from the pi, blic regarding this matter and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Chairman Kel ley, seconded by Cohen, to recommend approval of the side and street setback variances as proposed, subject to removal of plastic within 0-75' that is not necessary protect foundation/crawl space, and 75-250' hardc er not to exceed existing 40.9%. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0.