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Commissioner VanScoy clarified that the septic tank was not the issue, but rather the fact that the <br />applicants wanted to park vehicles within the detached garage and it would be an inconvenience <br />for the building to be placed in the rear yard. <br />Commissioner Andrusko stated the City had a viable alternative location for the structure that <br />would not require a variance. <br />City Planner Anderson reported this was the case. <br />Ms. Millner reported that if her property required a new septic system, it would have to be <br />located to the extreme rear of her lot. <br />Commissioner Brauer indicated the City had Ordinances in place for a reason. He feared that if <br />the Commission were to approve the Millner's variance, a precedent could be set. He <br />encouraged the applicant to reconsider the proposed size of their detached structure in order to <br />meet the City' s requirements. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the action that was required of the <br />Planning Commission. <br />Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to adopt Resolution <br />#15-10-257 adopting unfavorable Findings of Fact #0954 due to the fact the applicant had an <br />alternative building site for the proposed accessory structure. <br />Further discussion <br />The Commission reviewed the Findings of Fact at length adjusting the language to ensure the <br />language was amended to be not favorable. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill suggested that Findings 32, 33 and 34 be removed. <br />The Planning Commission supported this recommendation. <br />Commissioner VanScoy questioned if a Finding should be added to state that alternatives do <br />exist for the applicant by either adjusting the accessory structure location or building size. <br />Commissioner Andrusko supported this recommendation. <br />There was a friendly amendment to the Findings of Fact adding #32 stating alternatives do exist <br />for the applicant by either adjusting the accessory structure location or building size. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Brauer, VanScoy, <br />Andrusko, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Levine and Commissioner <br />Maul. <br />Planning Commission/October 15, 2015 <br />Page 5 of 17 <br />