Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/25/2024

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Commissioner Anderson stated that he would like to table this to the next month, to provide the applicant with time to determine if the structure could be reduced to the five-foot mark, as that would eliminate the issue with the Building Code. Commissioner Peters commented that would also provide the applicant with time to determine what would need to be done to modify the structure to meet the one -hour fire rating if it were to stay in the same location. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Bauer, to table consideration of this item to the next meeting to allow the applicant additional time to investigate whether the five- foot setback could be reached or bring back a plan to fireproof the structure to the one -hour rating. Further discussion Mr. Nagel asked for clarification on whether the roofline would need to come into the five-foot mark as well. He stated that if that needs to come in five feet the boat would not fit. Commissioner Peters commented that is why he suggested that the applicant also determine the plan to meet the one -hour fire rating, in the case that it would not be feasible to modify the size of the structure. Mr. Ploumen asked for clarification on which element would need to be at the five-foot mark, whether that is the posts, roof, or slab. He commented that if the overhang needs to come in five feet the structure would be useless. Planning Manager Larson stated that perhaps the applicant provides some measurements on what could be modified and to what degree, noting that if the five-foot mark could be met, the Commission would not need to see this again. Mr. Ploumen stated that he obviously would like the structure to remain as is, but respects the opinions of the Commission and will attempt to work out some math. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if the applicant has considered purchasing 2.5 feet from the neighbor. Mr. Ploumen stated that he has thought about that, but was unsure how that would work out. Commissioner Van Scoy noted that is an option that could also be looked into. Commissioner Anderson asked for clarification and confirmed that the five-foot mark would be to the post. Commissioner Heineman stated that if a variance were given today, the applicant would have the option to fireproof to the one -hour fire rating or move the posts to meet the five-foot mark. He stated that there is a reason for Code but there also is a reason for variances and this resident made his best attempt, created something that looks nice and fits with the neighborhood. He did not see a reason to spend thousands of dollars to reduce the structure by one foot and believed a variance is acceptable in this situation. Commissioner Anderson stated that the applicant has the option to come back with his plan to fireproof as well. Commissioner Heineman stated that the variance should just be given now. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Heineman aye Commissioner Peters aye Commissioner Bauer aye Commissioner Van Scoy aye Commissioner Anderson aye Chairperson Gengler aye Planning Commission/ July 25, 2024 Page 15 of 20