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parcel prior to the issuance of a building permit and compliance with the wetland buffer <br />requirements. <br />4 . Approval of the proposed side and street setback variances as revised . The creek setback <br />encroachment could be further improved upon ; however, Staff feels the applicants have met the <br />direction of the Planning Commission . <br />5. Approval of some level of hardcover variances as the Planning Commission deems appropriate in <br />conjunction with the following : <br />a. Implementation of the proposed mitigation measures consisting of native vegetation areas <br />between the home and the creek. <br />b. Patios, sidewalks, courtyard and driveway to be constructed using pavers . <br />Mr. Huthwaite stated they would like to purchase this property for their retirement home and that there <br />are a number of problems with the current house, which is the reason for their proposal to raze the <br />structure and construct a new residence . The creek is a Management ill wetland , which is a minimum <br />type of wetland , and their plan helps to mitigate the erosion that is presently occurring. <br />As previously mentioned , a substantial amount of work has been done to their plans. The garage has been <br />reduced , the size of the living/dining room area has been reduced, and the patio areas have also been <br />reduced. As a result of that, the house has been re-angled and relocated further north. The hardcover area <br />in the 0-75 foot zone has been reduced by approximately 1,000 square feet. Given the changes, Mr . <br />Huthwaite requested the Planning Commission approve their application. <br />Rahn asked what the setback is for the existing home on the side with the proposed 11-foot setback. <br />Curtis stated it is 36 feet. <br />Huthwaite stated they were able to talk with 17 of the neighbors and that all 17 of them indicated they are <br />in favor of the project. The home to the north is in the process of selling their property and they have not <br />been contacted. <br />Rahn commented that in his view the property to the north , if he was not selling the property, would have <br />an issue with this project. <br />Huthwaite pointed out that there is a tall hedge located between the two properties and that they cannot <br />see into that residence. <br />Schoenzeit asked what the original proposed setback on that side of the house was . <br />Curtis indicated it was 16 feet. <br />Rahn asked if the dimension of the house has changed. <br />Huthwaite stated it has changed slightly . They have reduced the foyer area by 22 percent and they have <br />also reduced the garage, living room/dining room area, and patios , which allowed them to re-angle the <br />house out of the 0-7 5 foot zone. <br />Kang noted the building footprint has been reduced by 167 square feet.