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elevation of the structure in relation to OHW. Comments received from the Environmental <br /> Policy Board and the DNR were reviewed. She explained staff recommended approval of the <br /> front yard variance setback, and allowing a second driveway on the property located at 14301 <br /> Neon St NW, contingent upon the Applicant providing an updated survey confirming that the <br /> proposed location is outside the Shore Impact Zone as well as the assumed elevation differences <br /> noted in the case, subject to survey and elevation. <br /> Citizen Input <br /> Chair Stevenson believed the request met the three considerations for a variance. He stated this <br /> was a very odd shaped lot. He requested comment from the other commissions on their thoughts. <br /> Commissioner Bauer asked who would own the private drive. <br /> Community Development Intern Meyers reported the private drive would be collectively owned <br /> by those that are serviced by the drive. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reported the driveway would have a cross access <br /> easement. <br /> Greg Binfet, 14301 Neon Street, reported he purchased his home three years ago. He understood <br /> that he would have access to the driveway, along with the other properties and that the driveway <br /> had to be maintained privately. <br /> Commissioner Bauer requested further information on the ordinary high water line. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated the engineering department reviewed this <br /> request but did not put note flood information on the elevations. <br /> Commissioner Bauer was not concerned with the request and was glad to see the old oaks would <br /> be reserved. <br /> Commissioner Andrusko questioned what the recommendation from the Environmental Policy <br /> Board(EPB)was. <br /> Community Development Intern discussed the recommendation of the EPB in further detail <br /> noting the group recommended the applicant complete another survey. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding the ordinary high water line. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked why the building had been turned 90 degrees. <br /> Mr. Binfet discussed the original plan noting the change was made to hide the garage in a <br /> wooded area and would save three very old oak trees. In addition, the proposed location would <br /> Planning Commission/June 2, 2016 <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />