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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 23, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A GARAGE OVER 1,000 SQUARE FEET AT 2912 VANDERBIE STREET; APPLICANT: NICK SCHWALBACH Jordan Smith stated that their space is on the backside of the building. Fischer asked if this was a new business. Mr. Smith stated that they have been operating a massage business out of their home since 2009, then moved out of state and started the Cloud Therapy concept, and recently moved back to Minnesota and re -organized the business in Minnesota. There were no comments from the public. Upon motion by Keis, seconded by Montour, the public hearing was closed. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2018-5-106 —APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FORA MASSAGE BUSINESS ASA PRINCIPAL USE AT 100 COUNTYROAD C WEST, SUITE 202, WITH THE CONDITIONS STATED IN THE PLANNERS REPORT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. Keis opened the public hearing. The Associate Planner explained that Nick Schwalbach, property owner of 2912 Vanderbie Street, has requested approval of a conditional use permit to allow an attached garage of approximately 1,350 square feet on his property located at 2912 Vanderbie Street. The zoning code allows single family properties to have an attached garage in excess of 1,000 square feet by conditional use permit. The Associate Planner explained that there is currently an attached garage that is 806 square feet, and the applicant is requesting to add between 468 and 544 square feet of additional attached garage space behind the primary two -car garage. She noted that the exact depth is still undecided, but the side yard setback will not change from what it is currently, which meets the code requirements. She explained that the applicant has indicated that he plans to use the additional garage space for storage, and understands that no additional accessory storage buildings will be allowed on the property. She noted that the rear setback requirement is 30 feet and the expanded garage exceeds that. The Associate Planner stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval, and staff has no concerns and recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions: - No business activities shall occur within the garage structure. - The parcel shall no longer be eligible for an accessory shed.