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Presentation City Planner Anderson presented the staff report and recommendation to approve Resolution #19- 164 granting a variance to buffer yard requirements for Delta ModTech. Chairperson Bauer disclosed that he is a property owner immediately to the west and therefore he received a notice for the topic. He stated that as a property owner he does not have any objections to the request. Commissioner Anderson asked why the entire site could not be moved 20 feet which would eliminate the need for a variance. John Kinghorn, Kinghorn Construction, spoke on behalf of the applicant. He noted that when designing a project, they attempt to maximize the amount of developable space. He noted that the building is designed to the west to allow for additional room for expansion in the future to the east. He stated that this design supports better traffic flow and opportunity for future development. Chairperson Bauer asked for additional details on the proposed buffer. Mr. Kinghorn stated that they will continue to work with City staff on that topic. He noted that this site elevation is lower than the adjacent residential property and therefore with the lower elevation and staggered trees, that should provide adequate buffering. Citizen Input Emery Starkweather, 15151 Jackal St, stated that decisions made tonight are lasting decisions that will impact future property owners. He stated that he moved into the City with the understanding that there were reasonable restrictions as to what could be done with his property. He stated that he is offended that someone would come in, purchase the land, and the first request would be to reduce the zoning requirements. He stated that this would not provide a public benefit and would instead allow the applicant to make more money than they would be able to if they followed the City Code. He did not believe that the Commission should approve the request. Matt Kuker, PSD, stated that he owns the three industrial properties to the south and advised that he was required to provide a 60-foot buffer to the adjacent Capstone residential development. He believed that the City should be consistent. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Johnson, and Peters. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Gengler, VanScoy and Woestehoff. Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:48 p.m.