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City has been allowing 50- and 65-foot-wide lots through the PUD process, however, this would <br />codify a change in City Code. <br />Citizen Input <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked why setbacks were being changed. He feared that the proposed <br />setbacks would make it difficult for new neighborhoods to have sidewalks or be able to park cars <br />in driveways. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated a 25-foot front yard setback would allow for <br />sidewalks and proper driveway length to allow for cars to be parked. <br />Commissioner VanScoy questioned if staff had received feedback from the Fire Department <br />regarding the reduced side yard setback. <br />City Planner McGuire Brigl stated she reached out to the Police and Fire Departments regarding <br />this matter. She noted the Police Department did not have any concerns. She explained the Fire <br />Marshall supported a 10-foot separation between buildings, or a five-foot side yard setback. She <br />suggested the language regarding the separation for detached villas be changed from 15 feet to 10 <br />feet in the R-2 district. <br />Commissioner VanScoy stated he would support a 30-foot front yard setback. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill discussed how neighborhood design was changing <br />and certain neighborhoods were bringing their homes closer to the street. He discouraged the <br />Commission from changing the front yard setback from 25 feet. <br />Ben Minks, Capstone, explained the 25-foot front yard setback was adequate to allow for <br />residents to park their cars in the driveway and noted there was still room for sidewalks. <br />Commissioner VanScoy questioned if the setbacks for Harvest Estates had to be addressed. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported this development was approved with 30- <br />foot front yard setbacks. Staff was directed to review this matter with the City Attorney to ensure <br />the setback would remain 30 feet. <br />Rich Hennes, 5690 152nd Lane NW, stated he did not support the proposed project. <br />Chairperson Bauer reported the proposed project would be discussed under the next Public <br />Hearing. <br />Motion by Commissioner Gengler, seconded by Commissioner Woestehoff, to close the public <br />hearing. <br />Planning Commission/February 7, 2019 <br />Page 12 of 18 <br />