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� � <br /> Lemke noted the garage addition is encroaching almost five feet into the 30-foot setback and also into the <br /> 75-foot setback, which makes it unacceptable on two different levels. <br /> Schoenzeit stated there is a substantial amount of house footprint that could be converted into a garage if <br /> so desired. <br /> Thiesse noted cost is not considered a practical difficulty. <br /> McGrann asked if the applicant would need a variance to e�pand his use into the easement. <br /> Curtis indicated they would since they currently exceed the amount of allowablehardcover within the 0- <br /> 75 foot zone. The property currently contains 11 pereent total hardcover and the-�applicant can widen the <br /> driveway to some extent, but that he would not be able to widen the drivewa��very much,on#he east side. <br /> McGrann asked if the applicant could apply for additional hardcover:: <br /> Curtis indicated he could. <br /> Thiesse asked if that would just require a permit <br /> Curtis indicated it would require a permit for the hardcover outside the 75-foot area. <br /> Gaffron noted Staff has also not seen the language contained i���he�easement to know what would be <br /> allowed. <br /> Landgraver stated the Planning Commission should take note of the fact that they had previously <br /> recommended six feet,which should be taken into consideration, but that they need to take into <br /> consideration the neighbor's concert�s and the increased eneroachment. <br /> Schoenzeit stated an attached two-ear garage that is functional is reasonable use of the property and not <br /> having a two-car garage�is a practical difficulYy here in Minnesota. <br /> Landgraver stated the Delaneys have been pretty eonsistent about conveying their concerns with the <br /> appGcation and that the applicant has made attempts to comply with the direction of the Planning <br /> Commission. Landgraver noted the applicant could plant a row of evergreens along the property line, <br /> which wouid block the neighbor's view�, and that he is inclined to grant the 6-foot variance. <br /> McGrann commented there are no easy answers, but that he would be in favor of the six feet. McGrann <br /> indicated he would have some serious issues if the applicant comes baek with a request to expand the <br /> hardcovcr. which would increase the amount of outside parking and would be closer to the Delaney <br /> property. <br /> Curtis noted the Delaneys would need to consent to any expansion of hardcover in the easement area. <br /> Lemke stated given the objections of the neighbor, he would not be in support of the expansion. <br /> (Jon Schwingler arrives at 6:58 pm.) <br /> Schoenzeit moved,McGrann seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 13-3636,Lixiao <br /> Wang,3059 Farview Lane,granting of a 6-foot addition to the garage without the deck on top,and <br />