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. . . P. C. Minutes 6/25/91 Page 9 industrial purposes. Mr. Rohlf went on to say that in addition to involving Lion's Park, this zone change also involved Bud Houlton's property which is located immediately to the west of the park. This property is also zoned 1-1, but has an underlying land use of HR/High Density Residential. Mr. Houlton is seeking a zone change to PUD as it would allow more flexibility and possibly more density in this area. Chairperson Johnson opened the public hearing. Linda Sklenicka of 718 Jackson Ave., stated that she had understood from the notice that she received in the mail that this request was for more public housing. Mr. Rohlf responded that the Houlton parcel is designated for high density residential development but that the City does not get involved with the low income housing. Chairperson Johnson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE REQUEST SITING STAFF'S MEMO AS THE FINDINGS OF FACT. COMMISSIONER SPOTTS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 7-0. 12. Consider Variance Request (Side Yard Setback) by Stephen Rohlf/P.H. Steve Rohlf excused himself from the table at this time and took his place in the audience. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, introduced this item by stating that the applicant is requesting a variance on the side yard setback in order to accommodate a three-season porch and deck. She stated that at the time the house built a 5 ft. set back existed and the applicant had made improvements in the house relying on that setback. However, before the deck and three-season porch could be completed, the set backs had changed to 10 ft. She stated that staff is recommending approval of the request. Chairperson Johnson opened the public hearing. The applicant, Steve Rohlf, explained why he felt he met the five standards for a variance. Chairperson Johnson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER BISCHOFF TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY STEPHEN ROHLF. COMMISSIONER VANVALKENBURG SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 12.5 Informational Items Commissioner Eberley stated that she would like the minutes from the last workshop to be entered into the record. The discussion topic at the June workshop meeting involved the adult land use moratorium. Commissioner Eberley stated she would like staff to proceed with answering the questions presented in items A, Band C of those minutes. Steve Rohlf asked the Planning Commission if they had heard of the latest Supreme Court ruling which stated that prohibiting nude