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Planning Intern Mohler replied that screening could be defined as trees, identifying mature pine <br /> trees on the property that would screen the barn addition from Traprock. He noted that the structure <br /> would be more visible from the Variolite side of the property. He noted that additional screening <br /> could be a consideration from the Commission and is not a recommendation made by staff. <br /> City Planner McGuire Brigl stated that staff is not concerned with the additional access and believe <br /> that it would be a good additional because of the wear on the grass in that area. She stated that <br /> this property would be allowed two driveways. She stated that one comment was received from a <br /> neighbor that expressed concern with the second driveway but noted that perhaps that is where <br /> additional screening could be appropriate. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill replied that all cases that come before the Planning <br /> Commission are reviewed by a development group of staff which includes engineering. He noted <br /> that no additional concerns were expressed by engineering. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated that it appears that there will be some excavation of the site on <br /> which the building will be constructed. He asked how far down that excavation would occur and <br /> if there would be concern with water levels. <br /> James Couch,the applicant,replied that he will be excavating about eight feet to the floor and nine <br /> feet to the bottom of the footings. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked if that would account for drainage, or whether there would be <br /> concern for the accessory building to have drainage problems. <br /> Mr. Couch replied that there would be 14.3 feet from the existing ground level to the road,therefore <br /> the land slopes away from the building. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked the height of the building. <br /> Mr. Couch stated that according to the regulations for accessory buildings and garages, on a <br /> property of his size he would be allowed two stories; which would be 20 feet plus roof. He stated <br /> that at the previous meeting there was a perception that was not accurate. He stated that as designed <br /> the average height would be 22 feet. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked the proposed finish of the building. He stated that he drove by the <br /> property and was impressed with the quality of the buildings on his property. <br /> Mr. Couch replied that the brick he has used in the past is no longer available and therefore is <br /> looking at cement fiber board or stamped cement, which would look as similar to the existing <br /> buildings as possible. <br /> Commissioner Woestehoff asked how the applicant would feel about adding additional trees on <br /> the Variolite side of the property. <br /> Planning Commission/August 1, 2019 <br /> Page 8 of 11 <br />