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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 3, 1988 WING FILE #1336-OBBRHAUSER CONTINUED re in favor of having only one structure on the lot. There were no comments from the public regarding this matter and the public hearing was closed, It was moved by Chairman Kelley, seconded by Planning Commission member Jo"ason, to table application #1336. Motion. Ayes-6, Nays=O, Motion passed. 61337 ROBERT PAIGE ` 3493 CRYSTAL PLACE VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 8:45 P.M. - 8:52 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were The applicant was present for this matter. Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that the property in question was located at the corner of Crystal Place and Navarre Avenue. Mr. Paige is seeking a setback variance to construct a detached garage in his front yard. The garage would be located 5' from the street lot line of Crystal Place and 10' from the street lot line of Navarre Avenue. Chairman Kelley asked about the designation of the front of the house. Gaffron stated that because the applicant was using Crystal Place as his address, that si3e of the house would be considered the front. Gaffron stated that there is a question as to whether the codes require the detached garage to be located behind the existing front line of the house parallel to the side street. Chairman zeiley asked whether there were any neighbor- whc were present to express heir opinions of this applic. on. There were none. Kelley asked Gaffron if any corresponden,-a had been received from neighboring properties. Gaffron stated he had not received any comments from Mr. Paige's nei^hbars. Mr. Paige stated that he felt embarrassed about propos such a plan if 30' setback was required. He was not aware -hat fact. He sated that had he known that, he would not rn,,e made such a proposal. Mr. Paige stated that he was "stymied". Chairrin Kelley asked Mr. Paige if he would ' : "a to come back witl: a revised plan. Mr. Paige stated that h% ild not afford another 150.00 fee. Kelley told him it woulo .t be necessary to pay any additional fees. Mr. Paige said he would like some: advi-e as to where a feasible location for the garage would De. Planning Commission member Hanson suggested building the new garage in the location of the old garage. Mr. Paige stated that he could not afford to build in that location because of the excavation required. Planning Commission member Brown stated that he did not see where there voula be a need for a qreat 3a