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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22~ 1997 yards at a setback less than 10 feet would be unlawful non-conformities. The Administrator pointed out that the proposed ordinance only deals with sheds under 120 square feet, and is being proposed to clean up many of the non- conformities. Any structure larger than 120 square feet would be an accessory structure. Pedersen felt that sheds were not desirable from a streetscape point-of-view. Pedersen agreed that placement in side yards may be more convenient from an access standpoint, but from an aesthetics standpoint was undesirable. Scalze pointed out that the Cities of Roseville and Vadnais Heights limit sheds to rear yards. These cities also have setbacks of 5 and l0 feet. Therefore, the 3 feet being proposed is very liberal. Morelan asked what the Code allows with regard to fence placement. The Administrative Assistant reported that fences can be placed on the property line with the written agreement of the adjacent property owner. Without that agreement, fences must be located off the property line. Morelan stated that he saw no problem with placing sheds right up against the property line. Scalze pointed out that there is the issue of maintenance around the shed. Fahey was concerned about the odd-shaped lot situation and that restricting sheds to rear yards may unduly restrict the use of property. Scalze felt the concern was with smaller lots and houses being placed close to one another. Fahey felt that placing a shed in a side yard next to neighbor's garage may be less intrusive than placing a shed in a rear yard where it is more visible to the neighbor. Morelan suggested requiring screening of sheds placed in side yards. Pedersen pointed out that if screened with landscaping, there would be no screening during the winter months. Pedersen felt it was cleaner to require shed placement in rear yards. a 8