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MINU'i'G;S CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23, 2002 REQUEST FOR RECONSIDER- ATION O[' CUP APPROVAL- 3058 GREENBRIER - M ENTES RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUESTED BYSAM R073ERTO PENDING A RECOMMENDAT70N FROM THE PI ANN/NG COMMLSSION The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) LaValle, Scalze, Montour, Fahey, Anderson. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mr. Rick Ducharme, representing Al and Cindy Mertes, appeared before the Council requesting a reconsideration of a Conditional Use Permit approval for accessory garage that was granted on August 22, 2001. Ducharme reported that the requirements of the CUP were not workable. Ducharme also outlined the history of the Mertes' purchase of the property, and information they received that led them to believe a 1,000 square foot accessory garage would be allowed to be constructed on their property- He noted that the lot is large, and that a 1,000 square foot garage would be in keeping with the scale of lots in the area and the character of the neighborhood. Fahey noted the careful consideration that both the Planning Commission and the City Council gave of the Mertes application. He also noted the neighborhood input that was heard as part of the public hearing process. Fahey indicated that unless there is a new proposal or some new information to consider, the CUP should stand as approved. Ducharme indicated that the Menses' have a revised plan that they would like considered which they believe is a compromise from what was originally proposed and what was ultimately approved. Anderson felt that if the Mertes' have a different option to present, that the matter should be reconsidered. Anderson pointed out that this should not be taken as an indication that the Council will approve the new proposal, however. LaValle asked if the revised concept was for an attached or detached garage. Ducharme replied that is was for detached. He indicated that an addition to the existing garage would be difficult to construct He also indicated that a detached accessory garage does fit in aesthetically with the character of the neighborhood. Scalze indicated that a reconsideration of the CUP would have to apply to the original proposal. Anew proposal would require the CUP process to be repeated. The City Attorney agreed. Fahey also pointed out that typically a reconsideration must occw~ at the meeting immediately following the one where action was taken. Fahey