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Mr. Forster replied that would leave around 15 feet. He stated that the trailer cannot be placed under the hangover from the garage because it is too high. Commissioner Anderson stated that he is concerned with the easement location and there is a reason that five feet is required from the property line. Mr. Forster stated that all his utilities are located on the other side of the home and therefore he would find it unlikely that there are any utilities within that easement. Planning Manager Larson commented that it is a platted drainage and utility easement, explaining that those are generally low spots that allow drainage from the roofs of the homes/garages and driveways to flow to the street or other drainage area. Mr. Forster commented that the concrete does slope with the elevation of the ground to allow for drainage. Commissioner Anderson commented that he has been to the property and the metal roof is nice because it does shed snow. He stated that his concern would be that this would encumber on the neighbor's property and potentially cause damage to that siding. Mr. Forster commented that there are two rows of snow breaks on the roof. Commissioner Anderson commented that would not slow the rainwater. Mr. Forster commented that he does have gutters as well. He stated that he has worked with his neighbor on the design and the neighbor helped him construct the structure. He stated that they worked together to address those concerns with the snow breaks and gutters. He noted that he actually has additional snow breaks that could be installed if necessary. Commissioner Anderson stated that his other concern was with fire protection, as that is a State regulation. Mr. Forster stated that the only reason he is there tonight is because when he spoke with the Building Official, he was told that the structure could pass Code with improvements. He stated that he is committed to making the structure pass Code. Commissioner Heineman asked if the applicant would find the structure acceptable if the variance were granted but required the sides and the back to be removed and the posts to be wrapped. Mr. Forster replied that if that is what he has to do to keep this and have his items covered, he would be willing to do that. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to close the public hearing. A roll call vote was performed: Planning Commission/July 25, 2024 Page 9 of 20