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5.02: Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution #19-164 for Variance Request to Buffer Yard <br />Requirements for Delta ModTech (Project No. 19-108); Case of Delta ModTech <br /> <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 7:36 p.m. <br /> <br />Presentation <br /> <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson presented the staff report and recommendation to approve Resolution <br />#19-164 granting a variance to buffer yard requirements for Delta ModTech. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bauer disclosed that he is a property owner immediately to the west and therefore he <br />received a notice for the topic. He stated that as a property owner he does not have any <br />objections to the request. <br /> <br />Commissioner Anderson asked why the entire site could not be moved 20 feet which would <br />eliminate the need for a variance. <br /> <br />John Kinghorn, Kinghorn Construction, spoke on behalf of the applicant. He noted that when <br />designing a project, they attempt to maximize the amount of developable space. He noted that <br />the building is designed to the west to allow for additional room for expansion in the future to the <br />east. He stated that this design supports better traffic flow and opportunity for future <br />development. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bauer asked for additional details on the proposed buffer. <br /> <br />Mr. Kinghorn stated that they will continue to work with City staff on that topic. He noted that <br />this site elevation is lower than the adjacent residential property and therefore with the lower <br />elevation and staggered trees, that should provide adequate buffering. <br /> <br />Citizen Input <br /> <br /> <br />Emery Starkweather, 15151 Jackal St, stated that decisions made tonight are lasting decisions <br />that will impact future property owners. He stated that he moved into the City with the <br />understanding that there were reasonable restrictions as to what could be done with his property. <br />He stated that he is offended that someone would come in, purchase the land, and the first <br />request would be to reduce the zoning requirements. He stated that this would not provide a <br />public benefit and would instead allow the applicant to make more money than they would be <br />able to if they followed the City Code. He did not believe that the Commission should approve <br />the request. <br /> <br />Matt Kuker, PSD, stated that he owns the three industrial properties to the south and advised that <br />he was required to provide a 60-foot buffer to the adjacent Capstone residential development. He <br />believed that the City should be consistent. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/ July 10, 2019 <br />Page 6 of 13 <br /> <br />