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Chairman Burk administered the oath to Richard Miller, Miller Brothers Builders, who explained that they are proposing to build a single family, slab construction, ranch style home, on sublot 300, Porter Road, a 40 foot wide lot. He submitted information that the lot was deeded in 1$92 as a buildable lot, as well as a list of other developed 40 foot wide lots on Porter Roado He explained that it would be impossible to build a home on this property without variances for square footage and setbacks. Building Commissioner Comaay suggested that a two story home with less required square footage on the first floor could possibly be built on the lot without variances. Mr. Miller believed that the previous request had been tuzned down (by the Board of Zoning Appeals) because the house was too high. Mr. Conway explained that these issues must be addressed by the Board of Zoning AppPals, this Board must determine if there is going to be an adverse impact on the ciraina.ge on adjacent properties since this lot is less than 50 feet wide. The previous proposal had been approved by this Board, but since the footprint of the building has changed, another hearing is needed. A gradirg plan had been presented, and the Assistant City Engineer had advised that he had no problem with the concept of the plan. Mr. Conway clarified that the last time this appeared before this Board there had been a question about when the lot had been subdivided, however according to his research this lot was in PXlstence as is since before the 1950's. He explained that all the lots on the street were platted at 40 foot originally and the two lots on either side were combined with a portions of the lots on the opposite side. Councilman Nashar questioned the drainage and how it would effect the neighbors' property. Mr. Conway called in Assistant City Engineer McDermott who was in another meeting. Mr. Ka.zak pointed aut that the grade was not being changed, it would be within inches of the adjacent grades. Mr. McDermott stated that he had reviewed the drainage plan, but had not checked the site. He saw no adverse conditions, the property could be drained. The Engineering Department will require a backyard inlet, and when a more detailed plan comes in the drainage must be approved. Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Schmidt, adjacent neighbors, were sworn in at this time. Mr. Mitchell studieci the list of houses built on 40 foot lots, and was advised that these houses are on South Porter only. Whether they had needed variances would depend an when they were built. Mr. Mitchell stated that his Yiouse floods every time it rains, and there is a problem with the drainage on the street with standing water in front of his house. Mr. McDermott stated this proposal might add a small amount of water run off, but it would not increase the problem by much. It would appear.that the problem is with the storm sewers. Mr. Miller questioned why the City has not corrected it, and further stated that his lot ha.s standing water now, but when it is graded properly, the water will drain to the front. Mr. Burk believed that a new home owner is being penalized for an existing problem. Mr. McDermott pointed out that part of the problem was that there are ditches instead of enclosed pipes. Mr. Kazak stated that the Engineering Department must determine how great a-hardship there will be for the neighbors. Councilman Nashar advised that there have been problems with slab.homes flooding for some time, and the Service Department is in the process of correcting these drainage problems though out the City. This area should be addressed some time in 1992. Mr. Mitchell stated Yne had everything in his ba.sement up on cement blocks, and believed that when this house is built lie would have a greater problem. But drainage is only one reason that he is opposed to this, he is also concerned because the lot is so small. Mr. Schultz stated that this Board must address health, safety, and welfare, and he does not believe building in the area would help the welfare of the resiclents. Chairman Burk admi.nistered the oath to Steven Miller, who is going to buy the house, and stated that he has a lot that he 2