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Hendel stated if the garage is located on the other side, it would eliminate the well and be within three feet of the neighbor 's lot. If the driveway is reduced any further , it would make it impossible to maneuver a car in and out. If the house is located closer to the neighbor, it would also add more driveway . Steiner stated the creek is a natural feature on the property but creates a problem with the 75-foot setback. Kang asked if the applicant would like his application tabled or voted on tonight. Kang recommended the hardcover be reduced in the area near the creek. Steiner stated it is impossible to reduce all of the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone but that they are willing to continue to talk to Staff. Schoenzeit concurred that this lot does have some hardships. #09 -3428 MICHAEL AND MARILYN HUTHW AITE, CONTINUED Berg stated in her view the house should be reduced and that perhaps the applicants should consider constructing a second story with an elevator. Berg indicated she does not have an issue with the bridge . Curtis indicated it is Staffs recommendation that the bridge be denied and that she would like clear direction on each of Staffs recommendations contained in the report. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the bridge is not an issue. lt was the consensus of the Planning Commission that a conditional use permit is required . It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the lots be combined . Huthwaite indicated they will be combining the lots. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the size of the home be reduced and /or setbacks be more conforming. Hendel stated they have looked at a number of options for reducing the encroachments and that they are limited in what they can do . Leskinen noted the applicant did indicate he was willing to reduce the size of the garage slightly . Kang noted the Planning Commission did discuss reducing the patios and reducing the amount of hardcover in the area near the creek. Schoenzeit moved, Schwingler seconded, to table Application #09-3428, Michael and Marilyn Huthwaite, 3382 Bayside Road. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0.