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Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy, Surma, Anderson, Brauer, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. Commission Business Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt Resolutions #16-12-215 approving the Favorable Findings of Fact and #16-12-216 granting a variance to allow a cul-de-sac length in excess of 600 feet to an approximate length of 1,300 feet. Further discussion City Planner Anderson recommended the hydrant flushing concern be added as a condition to the Preliminary Plat. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy, Anderson, Brauer, Nosan, and Surma. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Commissioner Brauer recommended the applicant pursue a 25' front yard setback versus the proposed variance plan for Lot 2. Mr. Dilbanski supported the front yard setback and stated he would work with staff on this matter. Chairperson Bauer questioned if the EPB's request for denial of the lot depth variance was based on a previous request made to the City. City Planner Anderson reported this was the case and noted the EPB had no concerns with this individual lot. Staff believed there were enough differences between the previous request and the one before the Commission this evening to justify approval. Community Development Director Gladhill asked if the Commission was comfortable moving this variance forward, given the fact another request was denied, or if a front yard variance should be pursued. Commissioner VanScoy respected the work on the EPB, however, he understood the Planning Commission had to consider a specific land use request on a case by case basis. He believed if the variance was approved, as requested, that the land would be useable for the future homeowner. Commissioner VanScoy requested an additional finding be added to note that the buildable rear yard lot area would be larger if the lot remained a minimum of 60' x 100' in size. Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to adopt Resolution #16- 12-217 approving the favorable Findings of Fact with the following additions: