Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/07/2016

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said he can only assume they would prefer to carve out as little as possible, with minimal disturbance. This alternative, compared to the others, will present least environmental disturbance. He explained this is the first step in a two-step process. Once the variances are obtained, the staff can proceed with the administrative subdivision. This does not create new lots; it just allows them to configure this lot. Board Member Bentz asked if there was a concern with the accuracy of the plats since this parcel has been developed for so long. He mentioned there would likely have been time to resurvey the plat in the past 30 years, as resurveying happens every other month at Armstrong Boulevard. City Planner Anderson stated the surveyor went out to the property and found all four irons at the corners of the lot. Board Member Bentz asked why permits need to be pulled. He noted there have been a couple of examples this past year where the question came up of why permits are needed. This could be a good example. City Planner Anderson replied this is a great example on requiring permits for renovations. This situation highlights why drawings are needed. Motion by Board Member Lewis and seconded by Board Member Hiatt to recommend the Planning Commission adopt Resolutions #16-01-005 and #16-01-006 granting a variance to lot size and lot area at 14510 Bowers Dr NW, as depicted on the Subdivision Sketch, prepared by Rum River Land Surveyors & Engineers, dated October 29, 2015, and Resolutions #16-01-007 and #16-01-008 granting a variance to the minimum side yard setback for the existing deck at 14500 Bowers Dr NW. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Valentine, Board Member Lewis, Hiatt, Bentz, Bernard, and Covart. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Stodola.