03-18-2002 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE QRONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,March 18,2002 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#02-2757 Terrance Johnson, Continued) Hawn inquired how Staff determines what that line is. Weinberger stated the City does not have a formal policy regarding that,noting that Staff generally considers it new construction where the project exceeds the floor area by more than 50 percent. Weinberger stated another element on whether this should be new construction is whether there is work being done to the foundation beyond what is proposed here. Weinberger stated if there is work to be completed on the foundation, Staff may have to revisit this application. Hawn cautioned the Applicant that if a second corner of the foundation needs to be replaced, it could be considered new construction and the Applicant would need to come back in. Hawn noted the building inspector and city engineer will be doing routine inspections on this project. Hawn recommended adding the definition of a rebuild be included on the agenda for their next work session. Smith inquired whether a definite time frame could be given on this project,noting she does have some concerns that this project will get prolonged. Kluth noted the Applicant would need to come back before the Planning Commission to renew the variances if the work is not completed within one year. Hawn stated she personally would prefer it if the Applicant would consider tearing down the existing residence and starting over. Hawn stated if the house were pulled it,it would reduce the hardcover. Hawn moved,Mabusth seconded,to recommend approval of Application#02-2757, Terrance C.Johnson, 1045 Linden Lane,renewal of variances, subject to frequent inspection by the City building inspector and compliance with all recommendations concerning the drainage given by the City Engineer, and further subject to the understanding that the variances will need to be renewed within one year if the total project is not completed. The Applicant is further advised that if additional work on the foundation and footings needs to occur than what is proposed,the project will be considered new construction and the Applicant will be required to comply with all setbacks and standards for new construction,with all construction ceasing until the application is revisited by the City. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 1,Fritzler Opposed. Fritzler stated he voted in opposition to this motion because in his opinion this project will not be completed on a timely basis and will have other issues arise during construction. Kluth suggested the City consider imposing a time limit for when variances can be renewed. Rahn stated if this had not been called a renewal, in his opinion it should have been considered new construction. PAGE 11