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SETBACK VARIANCE - 550 WEST 3RD STREET IiANLEY UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, O. Czech reviewed staffs October 16, 1992, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Michael Hanley for approval of a 14 foot variance to the required minlmum sideyard(corner) setback of 20 feet for a residential garage that has a driveway which enters directly onto a side street (Maple Street). Michael Hanley, 550 W. 3rd Street, was present at the meeting and addressed questions raised by the Planning Com~isston. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the proposed setback variance including, but not limited to, physical constraints relating to a slope on the property which would restrict placement of a garage and the condition of the existing carport. Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to approve the 14 foot setback variance based on the following findings of fact: The existing structure was built prior to the establishment of the zoning ordinance which when adopted made the carport nonconforming. The proposed garage would be located the same distance from the west/side corner property line as the existing carport. 3. The proposed garage should not be detrimental to the surrounding properties and may improve the neighborhood. Due to physical constraints caused by a slope on the property there is no other location for the garage. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed City Council actions pertaining to Planning matters which occurred at the October 19, 1992 City Council meeting. The Planning Commission discussed maintenance issues relating to the proposed community sign which would be located at the northwest corner of Highway 55 & Vermillion Street (Todd Field). Commissioner Hesaros moved, Commissioner Featherstone made a second, requesting that the Hastings Student Council provide the City of Hastings with a copy of the By-Laws and/or guidelines which explain how the sign will be maintained and used. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. There being no further business, Commissioner Mesaros moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.