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Community Development Director Gladhill replied that there would be a building setback and <br /> the buffer yard requirement would not exist as both properties would be zoned the same. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked if the residential property owner was supportive of the variance. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that staff understands that property owner is <br /> supportive and noted that property owner is in the audience tonight. <br /> Kevin Groothousen, 14915 Puma Street NW, confirmed that he is supportive of the request. He <br /> stated that the developer has stated that they will plant trees that will provide screening. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if the issue would be resolved by rezoning the adjacent parcel to <br /> E-3. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that would be true but noted that process <br /> would take 60 to 90 days and this was seen as a compromise. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if the residential property owner would be willing to change the <br /> zoning of their property. <br /> Mary Groothousen, 14915 Puma Street NW, stated that they would like their parcel to remain <br /> residential as previously discussed. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that there are ordinances in place, and he will continue to support <br /> the position of the Planning Commission. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that tonight's discussion is about the variance in the setback and not <br /> the change in zoning for the residential property. He noted that the homeowner has stated that <br /> they are comfortable with the variance. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he supports the decision of the Planning Commission. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that this is a unique situation with one residential property in <br /> the area. She stated that the residential property owner is comfortable with the proposed setback <br /> and screening so she would then support the variance. She stated that this business will bring <br /> additional jobs to the community. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau asked for clarification on the action tonight. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill explained that the Council can grant the appeal, <br /> which would approve the variance, should that be desired. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that the residential parcel zoning is not up for discussion tonight, <br /> this is simply a discussion of the buffer yard variance for the neighboring commercial property. <br /> He asked the reasons the Planning Commission denied the request. <br /> City Council/July 23,2019 <br /> Page 6 of 10 <br />