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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 14, 2011 this property is from Rosewood Drive, a residential street, it is even more important that compatibility be maintained. The Planner indicated that the pool company seeking to locate on this property will have an office, retail, and storage use. The second CUP being sought is for construction of a garage to be used for the storage of equipment and materials. The garage is a new development on the property, and meets the Code for accessory building space. The Planner stated that his review of the proposal focused on the use and change in site plan. The Planner noted that when the coffee house was developed, consideration was given to the architectural elements of the proposal and how it would fit in with the surrounding residential neighborhood. The Planner recommended that the same architectural elements be applied to the garage, i.e. match existing roof line and add dormer features. The Planner felt that this was especially important given the exposure of the garage to the residential street. The planner noted that he is recommending that all commercial vehicles be parked inside so that the property looks less commercial /industrial in the off hours. The Planner noted that with these conditions, as outlined in his July 8, 2011 report, he recommends approval of the CUPs requested. Pat Henry, Prestige Pools, reported that he has been in his current location on Little Canada Road for the past 20 years. When the opportunity came up to purchase the former coffee house area, he met with the City Planner to discuss the potential relocation. Henry reported that he was informed there could be no outdoor storage on the site, therefore, is proposing the construction of the garage. Henry reported that there will be very little retail traffic to the site, and anticipated that the neighborhood will see a reduction in traffic on the parcel. Henry reviewed his hours of operation as well as pointed out that the business is seasonal in nature. Henry indicated that he would like to shift the garage further to the north about 20 feet from what is shown on the site plan. He indicated that doing so would avoid the necessity of altering an existing handicapped accessible sidewalk. Henry reported that the dumpster area would remain where it currently exists, but he would replace the existing screening fence as it is deteriorated. Henry stated that he was not opposed to matching the roof line of the garage to that of the house, but indicated it is his understanding that the roof height cannot exceed 15 feet. The Planner reported that. the 15 foot is the average of the cave line to the peak of the garage. The peak can be higher than 15 feet. Henry stated that he would comply with that recommendation. 10