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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 1994 location proposed by Quam as long as setbacks are being complied with. Morelan stated that the issue is a small building 30 feet from the road versus a large building 30 feet from the road. Quam pointed out that the area is heavily wooded and the entire structure is not readily apparent from the road. Mr. Schorn, adjacent property owner, indicated that he was not opposed to accessory space larger than 1,000 square feet in size, but felt that given the size of the structure, it would be preferable to have it further from the road. Schorn was also concerned that any tree within 10 feet of the construction area would be lost. Schorn reported that Mr. Quam had concerns when he constructed his 24 foot by 24 foot garage. Schorn indicated that a 24 foot by 24 foot garage is well within the norm. However, the accessory building proposed by Quam is very large. 5chorn also reported that his surveyor discovered that the Quam~s existing garage is only 9.2 feet from the property line, when the required setback is 10 feet. Scalze suggested that this information be verified, and suggested that the City would not want to add to a non- conformity. Morelan pointed out that the existing garage would be grandfathered in. The City Planner indicated that single-family homes constructed prior to June 25, 1980 and which are legally non-conforming could be rebuilt, if necessary with a five foot sideyard setback. The Planner was not sure how this provision would apply in the Quam case. The Planner indicated that the Code does not address adding on to an existing non-conforming structure. Quam reported that when he purchased his house, the setbacks were represented as conforming. Morelan indicated that a registered survey would have to be done to determine exact setbacks. Morelan suggested that one be required to verify the setback of 12