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RINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF J ULY 18, 1983. Pa(-je 12 'SMITH (CONT) The agent for the applicant wa3 advised of the common #762 THOMAS CORSON 4195 HIGHWOOD ROAD VARIANCE► ownership study being conducted currently by the City and that the Planning Commission would have to recommend tabling Smith's application until that study was completed. Mabusth advised that Smith should be given the opportunity to addres- the issue with staff and Planning Commission. Sime moved to table Douglas Smith's variance application pending resolution of common ownership question and ask that the applicant please attend the next Plarning Commission meeting. Adams seconded. Vote: Ayes (5), Nays (0). Mr. and Mrs. Corson were present. Mabusth reviewed with the Plann' - ,i Commission Mr. Corson's request of a setback var is for a detached garage. He wishes to keep the same setback of the existing garage which is 9.5' and to put up a 32' x 24' detached garage in its place. Mabusth noted the applicants hardships as the severe slope and several mature trees. Goetten asked the :,ppl icant why he needed such a large garage? Applicant stated that he would like to put a double garage next to a single one used for a hobby snop. His basement_ is non existent and so its because of that. No plumbing will be installed. Callahan moved to approve the street setback variance application of Thomas Corson to permit the construction of a 32' x 24' detached garage based on the following findings and hardships: 1. Slope of land to the south of the proposed garage. 2. Location of a mature oak and several small trees. 3. Pr posed setback will .11ow use of existing gravel turnaround and cut down on additional hardcover. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Doors of garage must face away from the street. 2. Turnaround to be maintained on the site - no backing out onto Highwood Road. Sime !,econde�i. Vot,�: Aves (5) , Nays (0) .