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1 1. Variance No. 2005-13 (a) to allow a second driveway at 2305 West Elder Avenue 2. Variance No. 2005-13 (b) to allow a wider driveway at 2305 West Elder Avenue 3. Variance No. 2005-17 (a) to allow a second driveway at 2225 West Elder Avenue 4. Variance No. 2005-17 (b) to allow a wider driveway at 2225 West Elder Avenue 5. Variance No. 2005-18 (a) to allow a second driveway at 2229 West Elder Avenue 6. Variance No. 2005-18 (b) to allow a wider driveway at 2229 West Elder Avenue 7. Variance No. 2005-19 (a) to allow a second driveway at 2301 West Elder Avenue 8. Variance No. 2005-19 (b) to allow a wider driveway at 2301 West Elder Avenue 9. Variance No. 2005-20 to allow a second driveway at 2302 West Elder Avenue 10. Variance No. 2005-21 (a) to allow a second driveway at 2306 West Elder Avenue 11. Variance No. 2005 -21 (b) to allow a wider driveway at 2306 West Elder Avenue Associate Planner Bill Apple presented the staff report Commission discussion ensued regarding permits issued during 1980s, outreach efforts with neighborhood, option of one curb cut per residence, and the substantial costs involved to construct atwo-car garage in the rear of the property. Staff indicated that New Horizons Neighborhood Association was involved and that staff held outreach with the residents. Commission inquired about whether a circular driveway would be in conformance; staff indicated that over 60 feet of street frontage would be required. The public hearing was opened. Public that spoke against the proposal citing safety and inconvenience of parking multiple cars in the street: Pedro Picon, 2305 W. Elder, Gregoria Sanchez, 2225 W. Elder, Jose Gomez, 2301 W. Elder, Wenceslao Montes, 2218 W. Elder, Veronica Ariza, 2229 W. Elder, Felipe Perez, 2205 W. Elder, Roberto Sanchez, 2313 W. Elder and Joe Calderon, 1238 W. Elder. Public in support of proposal: Julie Stroud and Glen Stroud discussed the negative precedent of allowing second driveways. Tomas Perez, Public Works representative, confirmed that the neighborhood association was contacted, and discussed the neighborhood's perception that rolled curb was detracting from the neighborhood. He indicated that the residents poured concrete for additional driveway, no curb cut was needed because of the rolled curb. 1 The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lutz voiced concerned with pursuing alternatives to work with neighborhood services and police department to discuss parking permits program. Commissioner expressed understanding of resident's parking concerns. Tomas Perez, stated that the project has been bid and awarded to start; if put on hold, contractor would submit a change, which could result in increased costs. Planning Commission Minutes - 5 - July 25, 2005