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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Casey 411, and passed by the following roll call vote to deny the appeal and approve a site development permit for a new residence and swimming pool for Lands of Shockley, 27781 Edgerton Road, subject to the conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning Commission, the conditions stated in Wilsey and Ham's letter dated 9/3/91, the condition that the septic drain field be moved as far as possible and the condition that the applicant bring a certificate of liability insurance to the Town at the time of his building permit. AYES: Mayor Hubbard and Councilmembers Casey and Tryon NOES: Councilmembers Johnson and Siegel Siegel noted that the maximum floor area and maximum development area were totally using all available footage. It was a large home on a restrained piece of property. Johnson stated that he was concerned about the insurance issue, leach field conditions, aquifer issue, total use of allowed development and floor areas and that fact that the house did not fit on the lot. 6.4 Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 (Zoning) of Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) Regarding Setback Lines (FIRST READING) The Director of Public Works' staff report included the notation that the Building Up and Building Out Subcommittee had recommended amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for encroachment of eaves and similar structures into the setback. Siegel stated that he did not think this was a good ordinance. He believed it was for those building houses right up to the maximums and thought the houses should be placed further back to encourage a sense of openness. Tryon believed that larger setbacks should be required for larger homes and also reiterated her statement that the planning guidebook should be in place. Casey suggested that the Planning Commission be directed to look at the suggestion made by Councilmember Tryon. Hubbard noted that the Town's ordinances were different from other nearby communities in that the Town measured setbacks to the eaves and not to the sides of the house. Current ordinances tended to encourage building of houses with no overhangs. This could prove to be confusing for those building in the Town. Johnson stated that he could not support this ordinance, especially as it addressed window surfaces. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Johnson and passed by the following roll call vote to continue this item and to direct the Planning Commission to look at the issue of front yard setbacks September 4, 1991 8