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<br />Mr. Metz returned to the podium. He showed the petition signed by his neighbors in support <br />of the project. He noted that a realtor, Valerie Oar, in the imm 'ate area of the project had <br />also signed the petition in support of the application. <br /> <br />Commissioner Michelotti asked Mr. Metz if he has looked at his lans to see if the square <br />footage could be reduced to bring the house within the FAR limits Mr. Metz replied that he <br />has looked at the plans, but does not see how it can be cut back w thout giving up needed <br />space and still accommodate the need for space for his five childre . He supposed the <br />laundry could be left in the garage but did not favor that. <br /> <br />TIlE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED. <br /> <br />Commissioner Michelotti expressed COncern as to how the Commi ion would handle a <br />similar case if they approve this one. She felt if they approve this , any number of <br />people might then apply for a variance for the increased FAR exc ing the permitted ratio. <br />She also noted that in driving through the area she had observed th t most of the homes are <br />one-story and was not sure a 3,049 square foot house would fit int the neighborhood. <br /> <br /> <br />ent every time they <br />at 40 percent FAR is <br />ust make the finding that <br /> <br />Mr. Swift noted that the Commission has to look at setting a pr <br />approve a variance. He further noted that if the Commission feels <br />too restrictive, that the Code should be amended. Otherwise they <br />there is a special circumstance applicable to the property. <br /> <br />In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Swift said <br />reduced by 486 square feet in order to meet the FAR requirement. <br /> <br />e plan would have to be <br /> <br />Commissioner Michelotti again expressed Concern that the Com miss on will be setting a <br />precedent if they approve the application. However, she realized th y have approved granny <br />flats, and are trying to provide affordable housing for the City's resi ents. <br /> <br />Commissioner Finch stated that he has mixed feelings about the appl cation. He was <br />concerned about granting a variance, but not necessarily about settin a precedent. He felt a <br />strong point for approval was that the neighbors have no problem wi the house plans. He <br />also felt that with the Cabana Club across the street that a two-story ouse would fit in all <br />right. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wright said he thought the plans were good; however, he felt he could not set <br />a precedent as to the FAR. He suggested that a redesign of the hous could be done by the <br />applicant which could still give him most of the room he needs. He elt that if the study <br />could be eliminated and the stairs shifted somewhat that an effective Ian could be had. He <br />felt the FAR could be cut back to 40 percent. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Minutes January 13, 1993 <br /> <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />