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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 17, 1983 PAGE 3 #761 DOUGLAS SMITH 11. The conditions do not apply generally to other landor structures in the district and which said land is located. 12. the granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. 1 {. The granting of the proposed variance will not in anv-ay impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or other respect be contrary to the intent of '.oning Code. 14. That the granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. Rovegnc, seconded, Vote: Ayes ( 4) , Nays ( 2) . Minority Opinions - Callahan and McDonald - Callahan noted that the 'Tanning Commission is looking at the common ownership issue backwards and the City has ar, ordinance in ef feet that the Commission should follow. Callahan stated that the common ownership issue must be solved before granting a variance. McDonald agreed with Callahan and she noted that there is some neighbor opposition and that the common ownership issue should be solved first. #782 OLE OVERBOE 4460 FOREST LAKE LANDING VARIANCE Mr . and Mrs. Overboe were present. Mabusth noted that the applicant is asking for a variance to place a detached garage in their limited front yard. Callahan asked if granting this variance would be an obstacle in the future if they plan on constructing a house on the other lot. Adams moved to approve Ole Overt s request for a variance for a detached garage tobe placed 2' from the given right of way, 15' from the side and 38' from the travelled road based on the following findings: 1. Location of house on lot. 2. Substandard width 55' existing - zoning district standards asks for 140' of width. 3. There is no additional land available. 4. The house has existed for 15+ years.