07-09-2020 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 9, 2020 2 COMMISSION BUSINESS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STAFF REPORT The City Planner provided details on a proposed conditional use permit for property at 2920 Greenbrier Street. She stated that within this zoning district, a property can have one accessory building within the side yard by conditional use. She presented the site plan submitted to the City, highlighting the proposal for the detached garage. She reviewed the general provisions within the zoning code and noted that the applicant complies with the required setbacks and would not exceed lot coverage. She stated that the request is consistent with the City’s Land Use Plan, is compatible with existing and future land uses, conforms with all performance standards, will not depreciate property values, will not overburden the City’s service capacity, and the use reflects the architectural character of the surrounding area. She stated that the City Council will hold a public hearing on this request at its meeting on July 22nd. Commissioner Kwapick asked if there is a house on this lot. The City Planner confirmed that there is a structure on the home. She clarified that the survey from when the home was built was used, which is why the home was identified as a proposed structure. She confirmed that the existing home has an attached garage but does not currently have any garden sheds or other accessory structures. Commissioner Johnson asked if the neighbors have been notified. The City Planner stated that the neighbors have not yet notified by the City, as the Council will be holding the public hearing and the notification will be provided for that meeting. Chair Schwalbach commented on the process that typically occurred previously, with notice being provided to the public for public input during the Planning Commission review as well as the City Council. Commissioner Buesing asked the height of the proposed building. The City Planner replied that the applicant would be building to 15 feet, which is the maximum height for a detached garage. She stated that height is measured to the mid-ridge line to provide the average. The City Administrator stated that the Commission could choose to add a condition requiring stormwater review, if desired. He provided details on the review, noting that it would most likely only take about ten minutes to complete unless additional engineering was needed. Johnson introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING TO ALLOW DETACHED GARAGE AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 784 SQUARE FEET WITH 1,424 TOTAL SQUARE FEET IN