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Planning Commission Minutes February 26, 1991 Page 4 . would have to process that request, but it doesn't necessarily mean the request will be approved. Commissioner Eberley arrived at this time. COMMISSIONER BISCHOFF MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FROM R-lC/SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-2A/TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SITING STAFF'S MEMO DATED 2/14/91 WITH THE FOUR STIPULATIONS AS OUTLINED IN STAFF'S MEMO. COMMISSIONER SPOTTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Commissioner Spotts requested that additional findings of fact be added to the motion. Ms. Szklarski read Chai rperson Johnson's comments regarding the zone change at this time. (Her comments are attached to these minutes). COMMISSIONER BISCHOFF MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT: THAT THE REQUEST IS CONSISTENT WITH THE 1988 GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE WILL NOT BE AN ENDANGERMENT TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. COMMISSIONER SPOTTS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE VOTE ON THE MOTION WAS 2-2, WITH ONE ABSTENTION. . Commissioner Eberley abstained from the vote as she was not present for the discussion. Commissioners Schroeder and VanValkenburg voted nay. 7. Variance Request (~ot Size in James Manor) by James Peterson Sr./P.H. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that the applicant is requesting a variance on the size of lots in the proposed James Manor development. She stated that if the zoning is approved and the proposal goes through for the plat, the minimum lot size in an R-2a zoning district for duplexes is 6,000 sq. ft. Single family lots in an R-2a zoning district must be 10,000 sq. ft. The proposed development meets the City standards in the R-2a zoning district. However, because the property lies within 1,000 feet of Lake Orono, the DNR requires that all non-lake fronting lots must be at least 10,000 sq. ft. in size. Ms. Szklarski further stated that when the Planning Commission reviews a variance there are five standards set by the state that must be met. She read staff's interpretation of these five standards as outlined in staff's memo dated 2/14/91. The DNR was contacted regarding this variance and they did submit a letter in support of this variance. Staff is recommending approval based on the findings of fact as outlined in the memo dated 2/14/91. Chairman Schroeder opened the public hearing. . Commissioner Spotts asked the developer if it would be feasible to rearrange the lot lines as Lot 3 is almost 18,000 square feet. He stated this would make the other lots larger. Marly Glines of John Oliver and Associates, addressed Commissioner's Spotts question stating that it would be possible, but it would be a less desirable layout and