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Randall Rein reviewed the site plan and outlined the site difficulties. Livingston asked if the present attached garage is a single or double garage. Rein responded the garage is a single garage. Rein is requesting a variance to build an additional double garage. Livingston asked if Rein would put in a concrete driveway, making two driveways. Rein answered affirmatively, and showed the location of the drives on the plan. Schiferl asked how the request constitutes an undue hardship, which is required for approval of the variance. There are homes in the neighborhood with single car garages where a double car garage could not be constructed. Schiferl stated he was concerned about a precedent being established. Technically, there must be an undue hardship. Teague responded that, in his opinion, denying the request would be denying Rein a reasonable use of his property. Zisla stated that the standard for new development in New Brighton requires two-car garages. Zisla stated the request is like any other setback variance. The City accepted SuperAmerica’s argument that the store would be too small to be viable without a setback variance. The argument could be make that a single- car garage is not economically viable. Teague said the shape of the lot is a unique and the circumstances concerning the road is unique. It would be difficult to compare this lot to another lot. O’Brien stated this would be a reasonable use of Mr. Rein’s property. PH. Motion by Zisla, seconded by Schiferl, 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. TO CLOSE THE UBLIC EARING In answer to a question by Zisla, Teague said he visited the site today and determined that a 10 foot setback variance would be consistent with the neighborhood. Rein said the utility lines are a consideration in the setback. The Commission and Rein discussed the site difficulties. VN-324 Motion by Livingston, seconded by Zisla, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SUBJECT TO ,C#17,S CONDITIONS WITH THE POSSIBLE ALTERING OF ONDITION TO FEET AFTER REVIEW BY TAFF CC. 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. AND THE APPLICANT PRIOR TO THE ITY OUNCIL MEETING Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review Freeway Towing Teague reviewed the planning report concerning a request for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for the purpose of constructing a new facility for Freeway Towing at 501 5th Street SW. In answer to a question from Livingston, Teague said the applicant would be required to come before the Planning Commission again before he builds the second building. Livingston stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on the issue. No one responded. PH. Motion by Schiferl, seconded by O’Brien, 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion TO CLOSE THE UBLIC EARING Carried. SP-214LP-356 Motion by O’Brien, seconded by Schmitz, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AND SUBJECT . 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. TO CONDITIONS Planned Unit Development (amendment) Industrial Equities I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1999\06-15-99.WPD 10