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Rahn stated in his opinion this is a design issue but that the options are limited. <br />Kang noted the concern at the last meeting was to keep the house away from the creek as much as <br />possible. <br />Schoenzeit asked whether the other houses in the neighborhood meet the 30-foot setback. <br />Curtis displayed an aerial photograph of the area on the overhead and pointed out the residence to the <br />north. <br />Rahn commented that the lots appear to be close together and asked whether there are any two-acre lots in <br />the area. <br />Curtis stated to her recollection there are not any two-acre lots in the immediate area. <br />Rahn asked what type of materials the bridge would be constructed out of. <br />Huthwaite stated he is flexible on the materials and that he would like safe access to that portion of his <br />lot. <br />Rahn stated there are materials that allow a lot of water to pass through and other materials that would not <br />allow a lot of water to pass through. <br />Huthwaite stated he would like to utilize materials that would allow the water to pass through as much as <br />possible. <br />Kang stated it appears the outstanding issue relates to the setbacks . <br />Curtis noted the hashed line area is the proposed native planting area. The City's wetland consultant has <br />reviewed the plans and it does meet the City's criteria. <br />Schoenzeit moved, Rice seconded, to recommend approval of Application #09-3428, Michael and <br />Marilyn Buthwaite, 3382 Bayside Road, granting of a lot area variance, an 11-foot side setback <br />variance as reflected on the revised. plans, a street setback variance, hardcover variances, and <br />approval of the conditional use permit, subject to Staff's recommendations, and subject to the foot <br />bridge being constructed of appropriate architectural materials that will allow a 50 percent porous <br />surface. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays O.