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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 2026 Christina Kolb, resident, commented that she is an office manager at an apartment complex and spoke of how the metro surge operation has impacted some of her residents. She asked that the city make, even a symbolic statement, to let neighbors know that they are here for them. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 2912 VANDERBIE STREET The Community Development Director presented a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a detached accessory building in the rear yard of the property located at 2912 Vanderbie Street. The proposed accessory structure would have a footprint of approximately 1,512 square feet and a height of approximately 20 feet, 4 inches. The structure is intended for year-round indoor recreational use by the household. Under the City's zoning regulations, detached accessory buildings that exceed maximum area or height limitations, or that utilize post -frame construction or non- traditional exterior materials, require a CUP. The applicant's proposal exceeds the maximum by -right size allowance by a small margin, exceeds the maximum height allowance, and proposes post -frame construction. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. Nick Schwalbach, applicant, stated that this project began as a sport court and turned into the proposed project. He stated that they considered attaching this to the home, but believed that this design would be less impactful to their neighbors. He commented that the height and enclosed structure would allow his family to enjoy their sports year-round. He stated that, with the exception of three mature trees on the property, his family has planted all the landscaping on the property and would continue to invest in that plan. Mayor Fischer asked and received confirmation that the structure would be heated. Kwapick asked if there would be plumbing in the building. Mr. Schwalbach replied that they do not have plans to include plumbing, although there would most likely be an outdoor spicket for the sprinkler system. Malone asked if the applicant had been in one of these buildings and asked about the noise. Mr. Schwalbach replied that the inside of the building can get loud, but there is minimal noise transferred to the outdoors because of the insulation that will be added. He stated that having it open in the summer would have more noise transferred, but still less than if there were an outdoor sports court. A resident commented that they believe this is a good project. There were no further comments from the public. Upon motion by Miller, seconded by Gutierrez, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion adopted. Miller stated that the Planning Commission had a good discussion and agreed that a fence would not be a benefit. He asked if the use of the building could be changed to a garage or ADU in the future. 2