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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2002 GREENBRIER of the CUP subject to conditions as outlined in the minutes of their February STREET 14, 2002 meeting. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Cindy Mentes appeared before the Council and asked that the Council follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the CUP. Scalze noted the listing of garages within Little Canada that Mr. and Mrs. Mentes put together. She noted that on that listing only three garages exceeded the 1,000 square feet the triggers the CUP requirement, and based on some quick research it appears that these garages predate the 1980 ordinance requirement. Scalze noted that the majority of the garages that the Mentes list are detached garages, under 1,000 square feet, and in compliance with the City's ordinance requirements. Fahey reported that he looked at the area and he is not aware, nor did he observe any property with two large garages. He did note that he observed quite a few small storage sheds. Fahey pointed out that the issue as it relates to the Mentes' request is the character of the neighborhood. He noted that the Mentes' back yard area is very open to the east. A large garage sitting in that back yard will have a significant impact on the area. Fahey noted that the Council has to look at the broader perspective and detern~ine whether this request makes sense for the area. Fahey pointed out that the Council must consider what this neighborhood would look like if every property owner built a second large garage on their properties. Al Mentes commented on other large garages in his neighborhood. Fahey stated that he drove down the street several times and he did not see any properties with two large garages. Cindy Mentes pointed out the Planning Commission's recommendation and asked that the Council follow that recommendation. Scalze noted that the Planning Commission is a recommending body to the City Council and it is the Council that makes the decision. Al Mentes indicated that his concern is with the preparation work that they did prior to purchasing the property. Mentes indicated that he and his wife, as well as their realtor, checked with the City about the ability to construct a second garage on this property. Mentes claimed they were told a CUP would be necessary, but would likely be approved. Mentes stated that if they had known they would not be able to get a CUP, they would not have purchased the property. 2