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i <br /> • . � � I <br /> Itenr#II-CC Agenda-]l/11/06 <br /> Curtis noted tllis is a question she would like the Planning Commission to discuss but that i�is nof3necesSaCtYy�e 94J <br /> case in this application. Curtis stated the challenges of the lot make it very difficult to construct a iwo and a half <br /> story house. - <br /> Bremer stated the Pla�uiing Commission is very consistent on its height restrictions and that she would not be in <br /> favor of allowing a�iything over two and a half stories. , � <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that they would not be in favor of a residence in excess of two <br /> and a half stories. <br /> Bremer inquired ofthe Planning Commission wliether the home on the western lot should be moved closer to the <br /> county road to allow for reorientation of the driveway. <br /> Curtis noted if the home were relocated closer to the road,a variance to the rear yard setback would be required but <br /> would allow for additional off street parking. <br /> Kempf stated he would not be opposed to relocating the house closer to the road since it is consistent with the otl�er <br /> homes in the neighborhood. <br /> Ralin stated if there is no method for the driveway to be moved closer to tlie property line,he would not be opposed <br /> to the llouse being relocated. <br /> Jurgens stated relocating tlle house closer to the road would result in tl�e driveway becomiug steeper uuless the <br /> garage is raised and that he personally feels a 20-24 percent driveway is not a good option for driveways in <br /> Minuesota. Jurgens stated there is barely enougli room on the western lot to park a car in front of the garage <br /> without hanging over into the neighboring lot. Jurgens stated in his opinion an unsafe condition is being created <br /> with tl�e current design ofthe driveway. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the house should be oriented furtlier to the west. <br /> 7urgens stated either the l�ouse should be moved west or tl�e property line should be moved easterly. . <br /> Kempf inquired whether it would be appropriate to relocate the driveway closer to the western property line. <br /> Jurgens stated that would also create additional issues with retaining the drainage on the Iot. Jurgens stated one <br /> solution is to make the houses smaller. <br /> Kempf iiiquired if the house were redesigned to not encroach into the bluff setback,whetl�er Commissioner Jurgens <br /> would be agreeable fio encroachiug somewliat on the western lot li�ie. <br /> Jurgens stated he is not as opposed to that option but that the houses could stiIl be redesigned. <br /> Gaffi•on stated the City[ias 37 accesses in 40 miles ofLake Minnetonka shoreliue that have vacyin�uses tl�at are of <br /> different widths and topography and the City Council in its com�rehensive plan made it very clear tliat they would <br /> not vacate any accesses to the lake. <br /> Jurgens stated one reason f.or ihe 20-foot setback is because the City is unsuce what the firture use of this area would <br /> be. <br /> Rahn inquired wheiher a front-Ioading garage was considered for the narrower loi. <br /> 3 <br />