08 - Approval of 04-21-2005 Minutes

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5. The proposed use would not be detrimental the public health, safety, or welfare. 6. The property is located on an existing road, Government Drive, with sufficient capacity to handle the increased traffic caused by the new business. 7. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent land uses. 8. The proposed use is compatible with the Exempt Commercial zone as it is a commercial use. 9. The proposed use is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. The Integrated Growth Plan lists this area as a future Downtown Mixed-Use district. Development in the Downtown Mixed-Use zone would include high-density apartments,townhouses, live-work units,professional offices, shops, restaurants, and other commercial uses. 10. The proposed use would not have a significant impact on water pollution as the property is not located near a water body and is served by city water and sewer. 11. The property currently does not have any significant drainage or topographic features. The applicant proposes to do some minimal landscaping around the proposed structure. 12. The property has a low erosion potential since the property is mainly flat. 13. The proposed use does not require nor is requesting a shoreland location. 14. The proposed use will be connected to the City sewer system, which is more than adequate to handle the amount of liquid waste to be generated. 15. The proposed use would not require an individual sewage treatment system as the building will be connected to the City sewer and water supply. 16. The proposed use will not generate additional surface water usage. subject to the following condition: 1. The boardwalk and building shall be placed 25 feet back from the lot line abutting Government Drive, resulting in parking spaces measuring 25 feet in depth and 10 feet wide for a total of five spaces. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Habein: Aye;Mr. Williams: Aye; Mr. Adams: Aye;Mr. Varilek: Aye;Mr. Pederson: Aye. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. (Mr. Hallan abstained as he was not present for entire discussion.) APPLICANT: Corliss Holley. Applicant requests a variance to construct a dwelling within the road setbacks. Ms. Barajas explained the Staff Report. Sheila Holley, applicant's spouse, was present. Mrs. Holley stated that the proposed dwelling fit the lot with the exception of 5 'h feet of the deck. There are City utilities along the east lot line with no recorded easements and the road encroaches on the northwest corner of the lot. U Planning Commission 2 April 21, 2005