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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 12, 2001 CUP FOR GARAGE — 2935 EDGERTON STREET — BRETT PIRKOLA Knudsen asked if the garage would be for personal use only. Webster replied that that was correct. Knudsen felt that the garage placement worked well on the property. The narrow side of the building would be facing the street, and the garage would be set back far enough that the 60 foot depth would not be apparent. Knudsen felt the garage would be an upgrade to the appearance of' the property. Knudsen recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit allowing construction of a 25 foot by 60 foot garage for a total of 1,500 square feet of garage space at 2808 Noel Drive as requested by Neil Webster subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated July 10, 2001 and subject to removal of all other garage /shed structures from the property. Motion seconded by Roycraft. Motion carried 7 — 0. The Commission reviewed the request of Brett Pirkola, 2935 Edgerton Street, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 22 foot by 34 foot accessory garage which would bring total garage space to just under 1,500 square feet. Mr. Pirkola was not present at the meeting. The Commission noted receipt of two letters in opposition to the Conditional Use Permit. It was also noted that one letter raises code enforcement issues at 2959 Edgerton resulting from a similar garage. The Deputy Clerk indicated that this complaint has been referred to the Code Enforcement Officer for action. Barraclough reported that he visited the Pirkola property today to review the application. In discussing the matter with Mr. Pirkola, he plans to put an 8 -foot garage door on the back of the existing attached garage. As a result, access to the new garage would be through the existing garage. Barraclough noted that this is also one of the recommendations of the City Planner. It was noted that it appears that Mr. Pirkola is already driving alongside the north side of his garage to access his backyard. The Commission's consensus was that this was not acceptable for access to a new garage in the back, and the access would have to be through the existing garage. Roycraft expressed concern with the construction materials that would be used for the garage. Keis pointed out that the garage would have vinyl siding and aluminum soffits. Carson felt the materials were acceptable. 2 PAGE 12