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--. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Hovingh said he has two concerns: He has a problem with the driveway with the lot having the requested 7 ft. setback. He also was concerned with who would maintain the 23 ft. access easement on the western boundary of Lot 2. Mr. Swift explained the easement is part of Lot 2 and that the owner would maintain it. Commissioner Michelotti said she is still having a difficult time visualizing the proposed house on the site. She felt it is too large for the lot and would prefer to see a two-lot development. However, as it stands she cannot support anything less than 10ft. on the setback. She said the drawing does not convince her that the house will look right on the lot. She also felt that a 10ft. setback is needed to keep any kind of tree healthy. She felt that the project was sold to the neighbors with the impression that the house will be adequately screened by trees and she did not feel this would be the case. Further discussion ensued between Commissioners Horan, Michelotti, and Wright as to the 10ft. setback. .~ Chairman Mahern said she cannot support the project even though the zoning corresponds with the three lots. She felt the house was simply too big for the lot size. She said she has seen infill projects in the past when the neighbors would approve the house and then when it is built they complain. She commended the Thompsons on their efforts but still felt the house was too large. Commissioner McGuirk requested that Mr. Thompson further explain the discrepancy between the existing pad and the new pad. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mr. Thompson explained that the old pad is based on the measurement from the porch to the property line. He said it is 10 ft. at the porch and living room and then juts out toward Lot 1. He further clarified this for the Commission. The Commission further discussed the setback. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner McGuirk said he is not comfortable with the large style of architecture put on the lot. He felt even though the neighbors say they approve, he felt once the house is built they would not be happy with it. In addition, he thought the house was too close to the setback. He cannot support it as it is now. r MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 8, 1991 Page 7 I. .