Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/26/2022

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Chairperson Bauer asked why the long side is running parallel to the road rather than having the short side parallel to the road. He asked if that would better meet the requirements. Mr. Hansen replied that if the building is pushed back to the front of the primary structure there would be no way to fall within the setback guidelines for the septic system elements along with additional tree clearing that would be needed. He stated that he does not plan to havea separate driveway from the street because of a line of mature oaks that he would like to keep and the location of power lines. He acknowledged that one of the main reasons for the front setback is for the appeal of the neighborhood and noted that he plans to include architectural elements to compliment the house and look nice. Commissioner Anderson asked if the drain field is a mound system or normal underground drain field. He asked where that would be moved if the system failed and the age of the drain field. Mr. Hansen replied that it is an underground drain field from 1992. He stated that it was inspected in 2018 when they bought the property and was up to Code and proper at that time. He stated that if there were a failure, he would hopefully utilize that area, if possible, for the field. Commissioner VanScoy commented that it looked like the building could be moved back to meet the requirements, but to access the building it would require driving over the septic piping, so he now understands the need. Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Gengler, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Gengler, Hunt, Peters, VanScoy, and Walker. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 9:03 p.m. Commission Business Motion by Commissioner Gengler, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to Adopt Resolution #22- 083 Granting a Variance to Setbacks for a Detached Garage at 16165 Olivine Street NW. Further discussion Commissioner Anderson commented that he will support the request but believes that it could create a problem if there were a failure of the drain field as the building would occupy usable space. Chairperson Bauer noted that it could be dug up and replaced in the same location. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Gengler, Peters, Anderson, Hunt, VanScoy, and Walker. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Planning Commission/ April 28, 2022 Page 15 of 20