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VN-173•(, PL-110,1 Fireside Est~~tes Tha City P?anner reviewed his comments noting tYiat the plat required „r a variance as the three lots would be less than. 75 feet in width. Mr. Tom Bud?ynski representing Fireside Realty, was present to answer questions. Commissioner Wickland stated that the Planning Commission and Count-l have been rather firm on the ?5 foot width requirements for new plats. , Motion by Doyle, seconded by Brown, to 'recommend denial of VN-173 based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. No unique circumstances or .undue hardship have been shown.. ~~ 2, The .smaller in width lots would not be Compatible. with surrounding property. 3. Two lots would be more"Consistent with the surrounding rie ighborhood . M.r. Rudy Boyer, area builder, noted 'that the property has been vacant for: some time, Mr.~Boyer stated that the°property-would • require a,lot of fill.! Mr: Boyer stated that three homes would' reduce the cost of'the`homes. _Mr. Boyer indicated that the sideyard setbacks ,would probably be the same for; two or three homes: Mr. Boyer stated that by building three. homes drainage could be directed toward the street while two homes would probably require a large drainage swale ` Commissioner Hoyle stated that he did not understand what the number Qf homes had to do wi~~h the lot contours. Mr. Boyer stated that three hcraes would require less fill, provide better drainage and probably reduce the. cost of each home. ..'This Mr. Boyer stated`would make .`the property usable. -- Commissioner Doyle. noted-the recent Cobb variance request and stated that a home was'beng designed to fit that lot. Mr. Boyer stated that this area will probably take about a $50,000 home .whether you build 2 or 3 homes, buttha~ with 2 homes ,they will be mur_h smaller. Mr. Boyer stated :that he, felt there was a:hardship -'haw else can.'you develop this into a productive piece of property.. Mr. Beyer also noted-that 3 homes would provide-more taxes. Commissioner t~Tickland.asked what .the cost had been to Purchase ' 'the 'property from the County. Mr. Budzynski stated that. Fireside. Realty had paid $12,000 for the parcel, Mr Royer noted, that this is still quite an investment. Mr. \v Boyer stated, that it shouldbe'considered that :~ homes v~culd make a'betterlving environment, reduce costs, make better drainage.,,and driveways. Mr. Boyer,:stated that with 2 fats ,.the west lot__would probably be developed while the east lot __ -- __ . • _ -__ --- --- - _ might remain vacant .,;Mr. Boyer suggested that we make ,the best use of the property. Commissioner Brown. noted that the Planning Commission .has - tried to be .consistent within neighborhoods. Commissioner Brown noted that the lots across the street are 99 feet in width.. Commissioner Brown stated that he would speak in favor of the motion. Commissioner-Brown stated that there did not appear ~~ to be any unique circumstances. Vote in motion - 5 ayes '~0 Hayes'- carried Motion by Doyle, seconded by Brown, to recommend denial of PL-110 on basis of recommendation for variance application VN-173. 5 ayes,..- 0 Hayes -:carried..