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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15, 2004 421 ELI ROAD The Council reviewed the City Administrator's report dated December COMPLIANCE 10, 2004 relative to compliance with the completion schedule REPORT established to address code issues at 421 Eti Road. It was noted that substantial work has been done toward compliance, and it was the reconunendation of the City Administration that the completion date be extended to January 37, 2005. Mr. I3lesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOI,UT70N NO. 2004-12-307 - E~iTENDING THE COMPLETION DATE FOR ItESO1.UTION OF CODE ISSUDS AT 421 B7.I ROAD TO JANUARY31, 2005 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (5) 731esener, Montour, Allan, LaValle, Fahey. Nays (0)- Resolution declared adopted. AMENDMENT Mayor Fahey opened the Public Hearing to consider an Amendment to TO ZONING the Zoning Code by providing for regulations relating to the size of CODE - accessory buildings. The Planning Commission recommended approval SLEDS/ of the amendment as presented. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Fahey noted that there are two issues relative to this action. The first involves the square footage of sheds and accessory buildings in total floor area allowed for garages and other accessory buildings as well as limits detached accessory buildings and garage area. of more ti~an 1,000 square feet to a maximum of 10% of the rear yard. The second section of this amendment eliminates a property owner's ability to have a detached shed when a CUl? is issued for garage and accessory building area exceeding 1,000 square feet. Allan noted that her property has limited backyard area, but a lot of side yard space. She asked if side yard should be added to the 10% limitation provision. "fhe City Planner indicated that the Code currently requires a separate CUP for any accessory structure located in the side yard. He noted that the same criteria such as compatibility with t11e neighborhood, is considered when reviewing requests for accessory buildings in side yards. Fahey stated that while he supported the 10% limitation proposed, he questioned the prohibition against sheds as proposed. Fahey noted that there are large lots in the City and felt property owners may want a small shed for storage of lawn equipment in locations on their Lots that are a distance from their garage.