12-12-2002 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER I2, 2002 house so the new garage would be on the same side of the property as the existing garage, as well as moving the house back on the lot and installing a "half horseshoe" driveway that runs across the front of the house and connects with the existing driveway. Knudsen asked Seeger his plans for the garage space. Rick Seeger replied that he has his own drywall business, and would be storing equipment in the existing garage as well as a boat. The new garage would be used for the storage of their personal vehicles. Seeger indicated that he would likely proceed with the option of moving the house back on the property and connecting the two driveways so there is one curb cut at the street. Seeger asked if he would need to submit a revised survey to the Building Official. The City Planner suggested that Seeger work with the Building Official on placing the stakes for the new house so that setback requirements are met. Mr. White, a neighbor of the Seegers, asked what the garage space would be used for. It was noted that the existing garage that abuts the White property would be used for storage of business equipment. The Planner indicated that this was permissible provided that there are no customers coming to the property and no business signage in place. The City Planner further noted that there is an existing shed on the back of the Seeger property that would have to be removed as a condition of CUP approval. While the code allows for one accessory shed of 120 square feet or less, this shed exceeds that size limitation. Seeger noted that the shed is completely finished off and is used as a summer porch/recreation structure. Seeger submitted pictures of the existing accessory shed as well as existing garage on the property. Roycraft asked if a variance could be granted to allow the shed to remain. The Planner noted that a hardship related to the property would have to be present to justify the granting of a variance. Keis asked how close the shed was to the property line. Seeger anticipated that it was 6 to 7 feet from the property line. The Planner noted that the Code allows shed to be a minimum of 3 feet from the property line. The Planner noted that if the Seeger's replace the house without a garage, the Conditional Use Permit would not be needed given that the existing garage and shed would be legally non-conforming uses. Seeger reported that they have been discussing constructing the house as proposed, but modifying the garage space into athree-season porch. The Planner -2-