Minutes - Planning Commission - 11/30/2023

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Planning Manager Larson provided additional details on how that standard would typically be measured and how it was measured in this instance. Commissioner Van Scoy commented that he would believe that the garage is part of the principle building in this instance. Citizen Input Nick Larson, applicant, stated that there is a large tree on the side of the home which has a large root system they did not want to disrupt. He stated that the location of the shed also did not interfere with the location of the sprinklers. He stated that they also considered locating near the deck, but the runoff would have gone onto the neighbor's property. He confirmed that they would need to uproot the entire sprinkler system to have the shed in the side yard location. He believed that the location for the shed fits well with the existing vegetation and additional vegetation that they planted for screening. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Bauer, Van Scoy, Heineman, Hunt, and Peters. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Anderson. Chairperson Gengler closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Commission Business Commissioner Van Scoy stated that when reviewing a variance, they should consider whether there is another place that would fit the requirements. He stated that there is another location that would meet the standards, but the issue was the cost to relocate the sprinklers and cost cannot be considered. He stated that he would think that because of the screening, he does believe that this location is probably the better choice but would still have a hard time supporting the request. Commissioner Heineman commented that this is a suitable location, and the variance process exists for this reason. He found this to be a reasonable ask and will therefore support the request. Planning Manager Larson stated that while financial considerations cannot be the sole factor, they can weigh in on the overall determination. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Heineman, to adopt Resolution #23- 294 Approving a Variance to Accessory Structure Setbacks at 6070 143rd Lane NW. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Bauer, Heineman, Hunt, and Peters. Voting No: Commissioner Van Scoy. Absent: Commissioner Anderson. 6.02: Public Hearing: Consider a Conditional Ise Permit from Rare Pomeranians at 15110 Uranimite St NW Planning Commission/ November 30, 2023 Page 3 of 12