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Commissioner Anderson aye <br /> Commissioner Van Scoy aye <br /> Commissioner Bauer aye <br /> Commissioner Peters aye <br /> Commissioner Heineman aye <br /> Chairperson Gengler aye <br /> Chairperson Gengler closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Heineman stated that he would be okay with approving the variance for the slab <br /> and roof only, insisting that attempts be made to fireproof the posts. He understood that there were <br /> a lot of steps missed, but it is also the job of the Commission to consider all aspects. <br /> Commissioner Van Scoy stated that he attempted to do research on why the setbacks were required, <br /> noting the main aspects he found were safety, privacy and aesthetics. He stated that his main <br /> concern is safety, and the applicant knows the process for building things and chose not to follow <br /> that process. He stated that he does not support the variance as this was built to the property line <br /> and impacts the neighbor and neighborhood. <br /> Commissioner Peters stated that he does see people park their fifth wheels on grass throughout the <br /> community and appreciates that the applicant wanted to do something more to park on a surface. <br /> He stated that there were some big steps that were missed that would have prevented this situation <br /> and he leans towards the side of Commissioner Heineman that if the sides were removed,he would <br /> be open to letting the posts and roof remain. <br /> Commissioner Van Scoy stated that he does not see any practical difficulties. He stated that his <br /> garage being ten feet from another garage is not a practical difficulty as that is Code and there are <br /> hundreds and hundreds of homes in the same situation. He stated that regardless of the lack of <br /> process he could not find a practical difficulty in this situation. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to deny the variance <br /> request for the slab and lean-to structure. <br /> Further discussion <br /> Commissioner Heineman stated that the practical difficulty in this situation is that there is not <br /> another spot on the property where a structure of this nature could be constructed. He stated that <br /> if someone wants to invest in their property, reduce blight and improve the land, this would be the <br /> logical location. Commissioner Anderson stated that the lean-to could be removed,the slab could <br /> be reduced by five feet and the structure could be rebuilt and used without a variance. <br /> Commissioner Heineman commented that the trailer would not fit in that scenario. He asked City <br /> staff to provide the resident with his options, should this variance be denied. Planning Manager <br /> Larson replied that if the Commission denied the variance, the applicant could appeal to the City <br /> Planning Commission/July 25, 2024 <br /> Page 10 of 20 <br />