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Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Andrusko questioned if there were any unique features on the land that required <br /> the applicants to request a variance. <br /> Commissioner Brauer agreed stating Findings of Fact 14, 15 and 16 would be difficult to prove. <br /> He explained the plight was due to the applicants request and was not based on the land or any <br /> other extenuating circumstances. <br /> Commissioner Andrusko asked if the height request was common. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated the City has received numerous accessory <br /> building height variance requests. <br /> Commissioner Andrusko believed that if numerous requests are being made that a perhaps an <br /> amendment to City Code should be made. He appreciated the applicant's efforts and stated he <br /> would be willing to support a 2,400 square foot structure versus a 4,000 square foot structure. <br /> Commissioner Brauer inquired if there was another way to build the structure that would <br /> eliminate the height variance. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated the Commission could direct staff to review <br /> the variance request further. He asked if the applicant was willing to work with staff to address <br /> the building height. <br /> Mr. Norquist understood the concerns of the Planning Commission. He did not believe the <br /> City's mean height was a true measure of the structure's mean height. He indicated he would be <br /> willing to work with staff on the request. He explained his garage would be 14 feet in height in <br /> order to accommodate his 12 foot RV. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill recommended the variance portion of this request be <br /> postponed to the October Planning Commission meeting in order for the height issue to be <br /> addressed. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Andrusko, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to table action on the <br /> variance directing staff to work with the applicant on the height requirements. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Andrusko, VanScoy, <br /> Brauer, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Levine. <br /> Commissioner Brauer stated he was getting more and more uncomfortable with overages and <br /> believed 800 feet was quite a bit over the City's requirements. <br /> Planning Commission/September 1, 2016 <br /> Page 4 of 10 <br />