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<br />Commissioner Mahern told the applicant that variances are one of th hardest things the <br />Commission has to decide, especially when it deals with a person's me. However, she <br />said she could not make the variance because of the fear of setting a recedent. She said she <br />could support the variance for the setback, but not for the FAR. Sh felt the design was <br />good and did not have a problem with a two-story house. She woul favor approving the <br />variance for the setback and two-story house, but going for a redesig and reduction of FAR, <br />and then going to the Zoning Administrator. <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />Chairman Hovingh said he could not make the three findings needed to make the variance, <br />and agreed with staff's recommendation. He pointed out that one of the things that the <br />Commission has been religious about is the FAR. He is concerned at if they approve this <br />FAR that it could adversely affect the rest of the City. If everyone ho needed extra room <br />in their home applied for a variance, there could be real problems. <br /> <br />Commissioner McGuirk stated he has been through this same type 0 thing. He also felt that <br />if the Commission approves the variance for the FAR they would ha e to approve all that <br />come before them in the future. He also suggested that a list of rul s and regulations be <br />available in the Planning Department for those people wishing to bu' d onto their homes or <br />new homes. <br /> <br />Mr. Swift noted that such a list is already available in the Planning <br />apologized to Mr. Metz for the inconvenience he has experienced <br />has already expressed her regret. <br /> <br /> <br />epartment. He <br />noted that the planner <br /> <br />A motion was made by Commk~ioner Michelotti, seconded by C mm;l1.sioner Wright <br />making the f"mdings in regard to the encroachment into the requ d rear yard and <br />approving that portion of the variance; not making the f"mdings or the FAR and <br />denying without prejudice that portion of the variance for excee' the maximum floor <br />area ratio; and instructing the applicant to redesign the plan an return to the Zoning <br />Adm;n;qrator for approval. <br /> <br />ROLL CALL VOTE <br /> <br />Commissioners Mahern, McGuirk, Michelotti Wright and Chairman <br />Hovingh <br />None <br />None <br />None <br /> <br />AYES: <br /> <br />NOES: <br />ABSENT: <br />ABSTAIN: <br /> <br />Resolution No. PC-93-2 was entered and adopted approving Case P-92-26 as motioned. <br /> <br />The applicant was informed he has 15 days in which to appeal the ecision to City Council. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Minutes January 13, 1993 <br /> <br />Page 6 <br />