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MINUTUS CITY COUNCIL ocro~L~ a~, aooa LaValle felt that the Council has handled requests for oversized garages fairly in considering lot size and character of the neighborhood. LaValle felt there was no need to change the ordinance. Fahey stated that unless the Council wants to amend the ordinance, he did not support the Pugleasa CUP request. Fahey asked if the consensus was to table the CI1I' request and consider an ordinance amendment. The City Planner indicated that it is always easier if the ordinance contains very specific criteria for considering CUP requests. The Planner indicated that the Planning Commission came up with a solution which they thought was good for both the City and the property owner. Allan felt that if the City approved this CUP request, it would be faced with many similar requests. IIlesener stated that when he fist looked at this, he thought the Planning Commission came up with a reasonable position. Blesener indicated he changed his mind, however, given the point raised by ;LaValle regarding subsequent owners of the property being held to a CUP that restricts the ability to have an accessory shed. Fahey asked if there was anyone from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Pugleasa pointed out the improvements he made to his property, which benefit the appearance of the neighborhood. He also noted that his family has six vehicles, and felt it would be better to have these vehicles and other lawn equipment, etc. stored inside a garage. Pugleasa pointed out that his neighbors have no problem with the garage he is requesting. Fahey indicated that the issue is one of consistency and reasonableness, and approval of a CUP is not automatic. Fahey indicated that the Council will not be pressured into approving the CUP because Mi~. Pugleasa has ah~eady begun the block work for the garage. Pugleasa indicated that it would not be a difficult thing to move the blocks in making the garage smaller. I~3e indicated that he could then construct an accessory shed on the extra concrete behind the garage. Pugleasa questioned which was preferable, the garage at 1,720 square feet or a garage at '1,000 square feet with a l20 square foot accessory shed behind. Pugleasa pointed out that the garage will meet the City's setback requirements. I-Ie further noted that he would place the narrow side of the garage facing the street, and indicated that the garage would be placed so as not to impact anyone's view. Pugleasa also pointed out that the gazebo on the property is a temporary structure. Pugleasa felt the garage he is proposing would improve his property value as well as that of his neighbors.