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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2003 Fahey pointed out that neighbors change and a new neighbor may oppose the use of the side yard for access. Also, Mr. Pirkola could sell his house and the new owner may use the side yard more frequently than the twice a year that Mr. Pirkola would use it. The Planner noted that the Planning Commission had recommended allow the access via the side yard for a period of time to see how the situation will work If it does not work, the City could then reimpose the condition that a garage door be installed at the back of the property. Fahey pointed out that the issue is one of expense and that none of the obstacles reported by Mr. Pirkola were insurmountable. Fahey pointed out that had the original CUP request been pursued with access via the side yard, that CUP would not have been approved- Fahey felt that Mr. Pirkola should be Held to what he originally represented to the Council, and that is installation of a garage door at the back of the attached garage. Montour indicated that he is disappointed that the City did not require the garage door to be installed prior to construction of the second garage. Fahey felt the conditions of the original CUP should be upheld. Fahey noted that if the garage door is not installed, it will become an enforcement issue, citations will be issued, and the CUP could be revoked. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Fahey, seconded by LaValle, the public heating was closed. Blesener suggested that the City allow the side yard to be used for access for the next 1 '/2 years. The area would be sodded and landscaped, but if it turns into a driveway area, the City could go back and impose the conditions of the original CUP. The Planner pointed out that that was the recommendation of the Planning Commission. If the sod is denigrated because of high traffic, the original requirement for installation of a garage door could be reimposed. Anderson pointed out the tight space for a garage door given the location of the egress window. The Planner noted that the space may be tight, but it is workable. Vehicles are typically 6 to 6 '/z feet in width, so the spacing would work. Mr. Fahey introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: