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of curb to the property line in order to allow for snow removal equipment to safely operate between the buildings and the boulevard trees. She stated this results in a need for Sunwood Drive to provide 92 feet of right-of-way, or a 2 foot drainage and utility easement along the southern property line. She indicated there are two options to accommodate the additional 2 feet of right-of-way needed. Option one would be to keep the building design as it is, with the zero lot line setback and reduce the 60 foot right-of-way requirement along 145th Avenue by 2 feet, resulting in a 58 foot right-of way. She stated the second option would be to reduce the building footprint by two feet. She indicated the applicant would like to proceed with a reduction in right- of-way along 145th Avenue, so a variance will need to be processed, and the preliminary plat will need to be revised to reflect the desired option. Associate Planner Wald demonstrated on the site plan how the building will move two feet, and the edge of the property line will shift two feet. She reiterated they would be asking for a 2-foot variance to the street right-of-way for 145th Avenue to accomplish the proposed development. Staff is supportive of this option. Kevin Miller indicated they are proposing a commercial street on 145th; with two 10-foot lanes and two 8-foot parking areas. Commissioner Van Scoy asked for clarification on how the building would move, and where the utility easements are located. Associate Planner Wald stated the applicant was showing drainage and utility easements that would be covered by the building and the parking lot. The proposed 10 foot easements are not required or needed along the north and west boundary line. The City is requesting a 2 foot drainage and utility easement along Sunwood Drive. Commissioner Van Scoy stated he is questioning why they are having this discussion. He indicated they were supposed to have zero lot lines here, which is indicated in the zoning, and he wonders why they cannot do that now. Associate Planner Wald indicated the streetscape for Sunwood Drive was just finalized, and Public Works realized they needed an additional two feet of right-of-way for maintenance purposes. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if this two-foot setback would apply to all the buildings along Sunwood. Associate Planner Wald indicated it would depend on the building, but they will need a 92-foot right-of-way all along Sunwood Drive. Commissioner Van Scoy asked what the parameters are for lot lines in this area. Associate Planner Wald stated they are zero to fifteen. Planning Commission/June 16, 2004 Page 4 of 15