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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTII+IDER 13, 1995 Mayor Fahey proclaimed Monday, September 18, 1995 as 55+ Club Day in Little Canada in recognition of the 55+ Club's 20th anniversary. Morelan stated that on behalf of the City, he wanted to thank the Canadian Days Committee for the job they did last month with the Canadian Days Celebration. Morelan also commented on the fire works which were set off in recoqnition of the Little Canada Fire Department Sunday, September lOth. Morelan stated that the display was spectacular and a first-class job. CUP FOR Mayor Fahey pointed out that the request for approval SECOND of a Conditional Use Permit for a second garage made GARAGE - by Bob and Jeanne Leibel for their property at 124 Twin LEIBEL Lake Blvd. was tabled until this evening's meeting. Fahey pointed out the extensive background information that the Council has been presented with as well as the recommendation from the City Planner dated September 13th, which he summarized for those present. Fahey pointed out action taken by the Council approving the an addition to an existing accessory building in the front yard of the Quam property. Fahey suggested that if the Council feels that the definition of required front yard should be expanded to include the entire front yard, then the Quam action should be changed. Fahey noted that the public hearing was closed at the last meeting, but asked if there was anyone from the general public who wished to make additional comments on this matter. Richard Novak stated that he could not understand the rational that the Leibel's front yard was considered as a back yard for setback purposes. Novak stated that if the Council is of the mind to approve the CUP, he would like to request that the matter be tabled one more time so that he could have his attorney present so it can be explained to him. If not, Novak indicated that he would consider filing a lawsuit against the City. Novak felt that approval of the CUP would be unfair because two criteria outlined in the Code were not being met. That is, the issue of the rear property line, and the devaluation of adjacent property. Novak stated that he did not feel the construction of a garage on the Leibel property should cost him anything. Novak felt the location proposed would make his already small lot appear to be smaller. Novak indicated that he wants to sell his property in the near future, and felt the garage location proposed would devalue his property. 2