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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 22, 2020 The City Administrator stated that a resident has requested that the Council approve a resolution that would require masks to be worn in Little Canada. He explained that this afternoon the Governor announced an Executive Order to require masks in all public indoor buildings, so he does not feel that the City Council needs to take any further action. There was Council consensus that no action would be taken by the City in regards to requiring masks. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SECOND GARAGE AT 2920 GREENBRIER STREET (JACSE LEE) The Community Development Director reported that the property owner of 2920 Greenbrier Street, Jacse Lee, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit and is requesting approval to build a 784 square foot, 28-foot by 28-foot, detached garage on the south side of his property, which would be in the side yard. She explained that the property currently has a 640 square foot attached garage, so the total accessory building space would be 1,424 square feet. She noted that Conditional Use Permits are required for accessory building space that exceeds 1,000 square feet. She explained that the Zoning Code allows single family properties to have a detached garage in addition to an attached garage, with space that exceeds 1,000 square feet as a Conditional Use, and it can be located in the side yard if it meets certain criteria. She noted that she received comments from the owner across the street who was concerned about the height, landscaping and making sure it fit in to the neighborhood. She stated that the property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit at their July 9, 2020 meeting. Chris Voligny, 2919 Greenbrier, stated he lives across the street from this property and noted that the new house is much wider and taller than any other house on the street, and this additional garage will be visible in the side yard and asked what screening would be used around this. Jacse Lee, 2920 Greenbrier, stated that the landscaping will be mulch around the garage and not grass since it is tough to put anything in this area. He asked what the requirements are for landscaping. He stated no more trees will be removed, and there are quite a few trees between him and the neighbor. Montour stated it appears that the neighbor believes the City Code reads that this garage would be hidden by landscaping, but that is not the intent. He prefers the garage be in the side yard to reduce the amount of impervious surface since then a driveway going into the backyard is not needed. Mr. Voligny clarified that the trees are on the south side of the property and would not screen the garage from the front. He would like consideration taken to screen this additional garage. Fischer stated that many homes in the City have garages visible from the street, and homeowners have the right to develop their properties. Mr. Voligny pointed out that Mr. Lee already has a garage. Montour stated that the applicant is following all of the requirements in the City Code. Mr. Voligny asked what the point is for the language in the code that requires screening. The Community Development Director noted this garage would be set back about 60 feet off the road. Montour suggested that the homeowner plant some evergreen or arborvitae type trees to help screen from the street. Mr. Lee stated he would plant an evergreen or something similar and that would almost hide the detached garage. Mr. Voligny stated he 0