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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 10, 2001 rather for the storage of two vehicles, two snowmobiles, two 4- wheelers, and other yard equipment. Cossack felt that the storage of these items inside was better for the neighborhood than outside storage. Cossack noted that he has plenty of room on his property for the garage, and pointed out that he will exceed all setback requirements. Pelton indicated that her concern was the potential for business use of the garage, and indicated her objection to approval of the CUP. Pelton noted that some of the neighbors could not be present this evening since one family was out -of -town and there was a death in another family. Pelton requested that action on the CUP be tabled until these neighbors could be present. Pelton asked how the City can allow a variance in this instance when one was not approved so that she could subdivide her property. Keis noted that Cossack is requesting a Conditional Use Permit that is different from a Variance. Keis noted that the City allows garages up to 1,500 square feet in size. It is only when a garage falls between 1,000 and 1,500 square feet that a Conditional Use Permit is required. The City Planner noted that in the case of a Variance request a hardship must be present to warrant granting the Variance. A Variance is needed for something that is outside the Code. The Planner further noted that the request for a 1,152 square foot garage is inside the Code, but requires special review. Duray pointed out that the Cossack property is a large lot and all setbacks are being met. Duray pointed out that the City has approved similar requests for oversized garages on large parcels. Cossack pointed out that if he shortened up the depth of the garage by three feet, it would be under the 1,000 square foot limitation and would be a permitted use. However, he would like a 32 foot depth so that he can park a snowmobile or 4- wheeler in front of the vehicles. Cossack noted that either way the 36 -foot width of the garage would remain the same, thus the appearance from the street is the same. Wojcik noted that the concern of the neighbor appears to be the long-term use of the garage and the potential that if the property changes hands the garage could be put to a business use. The City Planner noted that the CUP would run with the land. If the property changes hands, the same conditions would apply on the use of the garage. He further noted that the property is zoned R -1. Horne occupations are allowed, but they are limited to within the home and Page 22