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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 27, 2011 Henry also asked if it would be possible to move the garage closer to the east property line rather than maintain the required 10 foot setback. Henry reported that he discuss this with the Building Inspector or indicated that he did not have an issue with it as long as the garage was off the 5 foot utility easement. The City Planner noted that a 10 foot side yard setback is required by Code. Moving the garage further east brings it closer to the neighboring property. Montour pointed out that a Variance would be required to move the garage, and he did not feel there was any basis for granting a Variance. The City Planner encouraged the City to require a steeper roofline on the garage to make the appearance as close to the existing principle building as possible. Blesener agreed, and indicated that Henry should make the roof as steep as possible without exceeding the 15 foot height limitation on the roof mid- point. Henry was informed to work with the Building Official on that issue. I -lenry noted that the steeper the roof, the more expensive it is. Again, the consensus was for as steep a roof as possible without exceeding the 15 foot maximum height at roof mid- point. Montour asked if false dormers would be added to the garage. Henry replied that they would. Montour asked about signage. Henry replied that the signage would be in the same location as the previous sign. He noted that he would have an internally lit sign, rather than the flood lights used by the Corner Coffee House. Blesener asked for an explanation of the business. Henry reported that Prestige Pools constructs swimming pools all over the Twin Cities. The business does not store product for the construction or pools on site. They also hire subcontractors to do the excavation and concrete work for the pools. There will be some materials and chemicals storage in the garage. There will be no outdoor storage. Henry noted that traffic to the site will be much less than it was for the coffee shop. He reported that his business has been located at the Round Lake Plaza on Little Canada Road for the past 20 years. They had the opportunity to purchase this County Road C property and felt it would be a good location for them. Henry noted that their main season is April through October. McGraw asked about the parking of company trucks and employee vehicles on the site. Henry reported that there will be some employee parking, but noted that most of their vans are take -home vehicles. Henry again indicated that nothing will be stored outside. Upon motion by McGraw, seconded by Keis, the public hearing was closed. 5