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Approved <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS <br /> Regular Meeting—November 15, 2011 7:00 p.m. <br /> Present: Chairperson Bruce Howard, Commissioners Greg Meyers, Erin Nichols-Matkaiti, James Alvey <br /> Michael Shardlow, Verne McPherson and Steve Danger <br /> Absent: <br /> Also Present: Janice Gundlach-City Planner, Councilmember Gina Bauman, and Katie Bruno-Office <br /> Assistant <br /> Agenda Review: <br /> No changes <br /> Minutes: <br /> Motion by Commissioner Alvey, seconded by Commissioner McPherson to approve the minutes from <br /> the October 18, 2011 meeting. <br /> 7-0 Motion Carried <br /> Council Action: Councilmember Bauman reported that the Council approved the recent request from <br /> Barley Johns Brewpub for a solar array, with a few additional requirements relating to the functionality <br /> of the solar panels. The Council will continue to review the budget in the coming weeks. <br /> Public Hearing: <br /> (A) Tomco Company Inc. on behalf of Gary and Kristin Johnson request a Special Use Permit <br /> to allow a 4.5' encroachment of the front yard setback for construction of a covered entry <br /> at 1672 Canyon Lane. <br /> City Planner Gundlach reported that Tomco Company, the owner's contractor, is requesting the special <br /> use permit on behalf of the homeowners. The request would allow a 4.5' encroachment of the front yard <br /> setback for a covered entry at 1672 Canyon Lane. The actual dimensions are 4.5' x 7.5' (correction from <br /> the report). The applicant is in the process of completing other improvements at the home, including new <br /> steps, a new railing, and retaining walls, all in support of an improved front entry. <br /> Zoning Code Section 4-040 (3) (B) allows a maximum encroachment of the front yard setback of 6' <br /> subject to the following conditions: <br /> • Same exterior colors &materials as the principal structure are used <br /> • The proposed roof properly proportions to the existing roof <br /> • The base is not open in appearance <br /> • Maximum width of the encroachment is 35% of the width of the home <br /> Commissioner Danger asked about restrictions concerning the closing in of the front entry in the future. <br /> Planner Gundlach reported that the applicant would have to appear before the planning commission, <br /> requesting an amendment to the Special Use Permit prior to doing so. <br /> 1 <br />