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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 12, 2001 Knudsen asked if the Commission was comfortable with the construction materials for the garage. The City Planner pointed out that the Commission can require the same materials as were used on the house, including a matching garage door. Roycraft stated that he had concerns with the proposal as well as the fact that the property owner is not present. Roycraft stated that he is not satisfied that he knows what the property owner intends to use the garage for. Carson recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit allowing construction of a 22 -foot by 34 foot accessory garage which will bring total garage space to just under 1,500 square feet in size as requested by Brett Pirkola, 2935 Edgerton Street, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated July 10, 2001, subject to access to the new garage being limited to access through the existing attached garage, subject to the building materials and color of the garage matching the existing house, including a matching garage door, subject to there being no outdoor storage on the basketball court, and subject to there being no business use of the garage. Motion seconded by Wojcik. Motion carried 6 — 1. Roycraft voted against. ZONING The City Planner indicated that the Legislature has adopted a new statute CHANGES that says that changes in zoning or changes to zoning maps are adopted by simple majority. The City's Code required four votes for zoning changes, and this State law supercedes the Code expect for a couple of narrow situations. The Planner indicated that he will be bringing in a proposed Code amendment for consideration at an upcoming meeting. CUP'S FOR Duray suggested that perhaps some consideration should be given to GARAGE establishing some specific criteria for large garages. SPACE The City Planner reported that the Council amended the Code relative to CUP's for garage space a couple of years ago. While a CUP was needed for garage space of 1,000 square feet or more, there was no maximum. The Code was amended to establish a cap of 1,500 square feet. The Planner also pointed out that the City can use the criteria mentioned earlier in the meeting in considering these CUP applications. That criteria includes the size of the property, size of the garage in relation to the house, and impact the garage would have on surrounding properties. 4 PAGE 25