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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 2001 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SOS used on the back of the garage as well as rebar reinforcements so that butting the garage up against the hill would not be a problem. Keis indicated that he did not see that the proposed garage would have an impact on drainage of the area. He pointed out that there had currently been a 12 foot by 12 foot garage on the property, and while this garage is larger, he did not see an impact on drainage. The City Planner pointed out that the building code requires that positive drainage be maintained. He indicated that when building plans are received, the Building Inspector would ensure that there is no negative impact on drainage. The Planner stated that it was his opinion that the building was unlikely to impact drainage of the area one way or the other. It was noted that there is no driveway proposed to the accessory garage. Youngquist indicated that his only need for vehicular access is when he takes his fishing boat in and out of the garage. It was the consensus of the Commission that the City Engineer should take a look at this property prior to the Council meeting to determine whether the proposed garage would have a negative impact on drainage in the area. Mr. Knudsen recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit allowing construction of a 14 foot by 24 foot accessory garage at 317 Demont Avenue as proposed by Dave and Beth Youngquist subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner, and subject to the City Engineer's review of the impact on area drainage. Motion seconded by Carson. Motion carried 6 — 0. The City Planner explained that the current Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for accessory garages, but allows accessory buildings as a permitted use. The only notable difference between an accessory garage and an accessory building is that the garage would have a garage door versus a service door for the accessory building. The Planner indicated that the City Administrator feels that this is a gap in the ordinance that should be addressed. It was also noted that the limitation of total garage space at 1,500 square feet includes both accessory garages and accessory buildings. The Planner further noted that the Code allows accessory sheds, structures 120 square feet or less, without the requirement of a building permit. Page 15