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Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 1995 Page 7 . Gary provided a sketch which demonstrated that a 25 foot rear yard setback would not jeopardize the placement of a building or home on the property. Commissioner Kreger questioned if the 25 foot rear yard setback may be excessive for terrain such as that found on the Brady property. Steve Ach explained that setbacks would be considered during the plat review process and adjustments in lot depth could be made at that time. Commissioner Kreger expressed concern that changing the rear yard setback may cause problems for a developer that he may not have had with the existing rear yard setback. Steve Ach explained that if a developer were faced with a unique situation on a particular lot, a variance could be pursued. Further discussion followed regarding various shaped lots and how the proposed ordinance amendment may impact development. Chair Kuester opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Kuester closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER KREGER MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-_, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 900.18 OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CODE OF ORDINANCES SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. OA 95-13, WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGE: -20 FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK IN THE R1C ZONING DISTRICT -25 FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK IN THE R1 B ZONING DISTRICT . COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.9.Gitv()f15lkRl\lerReduesFf8Al'J'IgH~()rdihQI1Cese8fi8n90Q.24(#1%DrlvewaV< sE:HbH6k.PubIi8I-ledriI"lI'lC8MgNH.oA95Md .. Staff report by Gary Schmitz. The City of Elk River is requesting an ordinance amendment which would add a 5' driveway setback from side and rear property lines in single family zoning districts. Gary explained that in researching other cities' ordinances, he could not find any cities which had a definition for a driveway. Discussion followed regarding possible definitions for "driveway". Chair Kuester opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Kuester closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER KREGER MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-_, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 900.24 OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. OA 95-10, WITH THE EXCEPTION WHERE COMMON DRIVEWAYS ARE UTILIZED. COMMISSIONER TACHENY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. It was the consensus that there was no need for a driveway definition. .