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Commissioner Pentin commented that this would be an enforcement issue. <br /> <br />garage 20 feet. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolleson replied that no landscaping would be removed because the landscaping is <br />effectively low plants and grass. He added that it would be re-landscaped with a <br />second application for Administrative Design Review, which would include the <br />conventional package such as elevations, materials, and colors. He stated that the <br />Code allows the application of a Variance separately from Design Review, which is what <br />they are doing to save the client some money from the additional architectural <br />documentation. <br /> <br />Comm <br />the garage. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolleson replied that there is a huge tree which the proposed garage would be well <br />clear of. He added that anything uncovered would be re-landscaped, with the new <br />driveway taking its place. <br /> <br /> Tolleson what kind of tree and how tall it was. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolleson replied that it is quite a large tree with a 60-foot wingspan and 30 to 40 feet <br />tall. <br /> <br />was unable to visit the home prior to the <br />meeting and inquired if there were a way to have the driveway angle into the south side <br />of the garage wall as opposed to coming in from the west side. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolleson stated that this is what is called a parallel entry and added that to do this, <br />one would drive right over the roots of the tree, make a big turn and come in parallel to <br />the street. He noted that he discussed this with staff at the time they were beginning <br />the process. He indicated that the amount of concrete would be excessive, and there <br />would also be the problem with the tree roots. He added that perforated pavers would <br />also create a problem for the owner in terms of maintenance and insurance. <br /> <br />at would meet both having an <br />area to park off the sidewalk and the ability to get through to the home. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolleson replied that staff has mentioned this in the staff report and is inherently <br />problematic. He stated that this would be fantastic in an industrial setting because there <br />is so much hardscape, but it would be a poor solution in this case and is complicated by <br />the tree and geometry of the turn which is tightened because of the trapezoidal shape of <br />the property. <br /> <br />Commissioner Pearce inquired what the current garage space is used for. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, February 9, 2011 Page 26 of 41 <br /> <br />