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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 23, 2008 CANADIAN Montour noted that the annual Canadian Days Celebration will be held DAYS in Spooner Park on August 1, 2, and 3, 2008. Visit the City's web site for detailed information on Canadian Days events. CONDITIONAL Mayor Blesener opened the Public Hearing to consider an application USE PERMIT - for Conditional Use Permit to allow two garages as well as total garage 620 KELLER space over 1,000 square feet for 620 Keller Parkway as requested by PARKWAY - David Schwietz. It was noted that the City Planner and the Planning SCHWIETZ Commission have recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the City Planner's report dated July 3, 2008 and subject to the larger garage being limited to a one-story structure. The City Planner reviewed the request for a CUP for the two garages. He noted that Mr. Schwietz's long-term plan is to tear down his existing house and build a new house that would be attached to the proposed larger garage. The Planner noted that one of the garage options proposed by Mr. Schwietz is for atwo-story garage structure. As a separate structure, the second floor of the garage would be counted as garage space, which brings the total garage space to well over the 1,500 foot maximum. However, once a house is attached to that structure, the upper floor would not be counted as garage space. The Planner noted that the Planning Commission struggled with this issue given there was no definite timeframe for construction of the new home. Their recommendation was to limit the larger garage to one-story. The Planner also noted that the total garage space proposed is 1,547 square feet, and the recommendation is that one of the garages must be downsized so that total space does not exceed the 1,500 square foot maximum. David Schwietz appeared before the Council and noted that one of the problems is the poor soils on his property which necessitate that pilings be installed. By proposing the two-story garage structure, he is trying to maximize his investment. Blesener pointed out that there are no guarantees that the new house would ever be constructed. Schwietz indicated that he could not commit as to when a new house would be built. He pointed out that his existing three- car garage is in very poor condition and needs to be replaced. Again, due to soil conditions, pilings would have to be installed. Schwietz stated that it would be possible to install a basement under the garage as there is one under his house. Blesener asked the use of the smaller garage that Schwietz is proposing. Schwietz indicated that it would be used for the storage of lawn maintenance equipment. 2