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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1996 considered for a property on Jackson and Lake Streets, and the City required the building size be decreased. Knudsen asked where Beam Avenue would go if it were extended to the west. Keis pointed out that a cul -de- sac could be extended west. Battista pointed out there is only 33 feet dedicated for Beam Avenue along his south property line since Maplewood never required a similar dedication. The City Planner stated that it did not look possible to extend Beam Avenue to the west. Knudsen pointed out that the barn Mr. Battista is proposing would not be visible, therefore, would not disturb aesthetics. Schletty agreed, but pointed out the area is zoned R -1. Knudsen indicated that the Battista property was not a typical piece of property. Keis pointed out that approval of the CUP would be setting a precedent. Keis felt the fact that the barn would not be visible was irrelevant. The City Planner stated that a Conditional Use Permit is not the same as a Variance. Therefore, setting a precedent is not such an issue. The Planner recommended, however, that should the Planning Commission recommend approval of the CUP, it should make some determination as to why the building should be over 1,500 square feet. Historically, the City has granted CUPs in the 1,000 to 1,500 square foot range, and in at least one request the City required the building to be reduced in size. That particular building was located on an over -sized lot as well. The Planner pointed out that the structure proposed by Mr. Battista is very large, and has an attic and basement. The Planner suggested the barn may be larger than the Battista house, which raises the issue of just what is the actual principle building on the property, the home or the garage. The Planner stated that in his view at least the size of the building should be reduced, and more information should be obtained on the size of the house. 2 Page 31