11-16-2004 Planning Comm. Minutes

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1VI1NilT..ES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2004 I{nudsen recommended approval of the Planned Unit Development Permit to allow ca~struction of a new office building at 2935 Country Drive as requested by Dick Biagini subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner and subject to the addition of landscaping/screening along the north property line as abuts the apartment building. Motion seconded by Wojcik. Motion carried 5 - 0. ACCESSORY The City Planner submitted a drag ordinance amendment which addresses SHEDS & garage space over 1,000 square feet as well as accessory sheds. He OVERSIZED explained that Section 1 of the proposed ordinance amendment provides GARAGES that when a CUP is issued for a detached accessory building or garage area of more than 1,000 square feet, that building would be limited to a maximum of 10% of the rear yard area. "The current ordinance limits this space to 25% of the total lot area. The Planner indicated that the 10% standard provides a means for limiting the impact of this space on the neighborhood. He also noted that most single-family lots have 5,000 to 6,000 square fee of rear yard space. Therefore, on an average-sized lot second garages in fhe rear yard would be limited to S00 to 600 square feet in size. Section 1 of the proposed ordinance provides that when a CUP is issued to exceed ],000 square feet in garage or accessory building space, that property would no longer be eligible ibr a storage shed. TCnudsen recommmended approval of the proposed ordinance relating to oversized garages and recreational buildings as well as accessory sheds as presented by fhe City Planner. Motion seconded by Duray_ Motion carried 4- 1. Keis voted against. COMMISSION The Deputy Clerk pointed out that the terms office for 7"om Duray and VACANCIES Knudsen expire on 'December 37, 2004. She informed them if they are interested in being considered for reappointment, letters of interest should be submitted by December 3, 2004.