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season porch which could be on the second story of the home. He explained that would be a deck <br />that is enclosed and typically comes off the middle of the home. <br />Mr. Swenson stated that it sounds like these homes will stay where they are and there would be <br />the same amount of space between the new home and the existing properties, therefore it is just a <br />matter of whether the outlot is used or the easement. He stated that in that instance he would prefer <br />the outlot to ensure that density transitioning area remains protected and maintained. He stated <br />that if homes are not going to be removed from the plan, he would prefer the outlot option. <br />Senior Planner McGuire stated that she remeasured the lots and most have 20 to 30 feet from the <br />foundation area to the outlot line. She thanked Mr. Swenson for providing input throughout this <br />process, noting that there were changes made to the plan based on his comments. <br />Commissioner Walker asked if the property was originally zoned for much higher density. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that the north and west boundary were zoned for 80-foot <br />lots while the rest was zoned for apartment buildings, noting that the zoning was changed to <br />support the townhomes. <br />Commissioner Walker asked and received confirmation that the zoning for the area where the <br />variance is requested was never changed. <br />Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to close the public <br />hearing. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy, Walker, Anderson, <br />Dunaway, Gengler, and Peters. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:48 p.m. <br />Commission Business <br />Commissioner VanScoy stated this is unique because of the change in City policy in attempt to <br />protect the density transitioning area. <br />Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Gengler, to adopt Resolution #21- <br />273 granting a variance to minimum lot size for Lots 3-4 and 8-11, Block 1 of the proposed <br />Lynwood Subdivision. <br />Further discussion <br />Commissioner Walker stated that it seems that residents request a variance, and it is a fight, but <br />developers request a variance, and it is granted without a fight. He stated that if the City would <br />not have created the problem requiring this variance, he would not have supported this. He stated <br />that because of the change in City policy that created this hardship, he would support the request. <br />Chairperson Bauer commented in the last two meetings staff recommended against a resident <br />Planning Commission/ September 23, 2021 <br />Page 7 of 14 <br />