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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 10, 1996 told to move the shed to the middle of his back yard. Thorp felt that location of the shed would decrease his property value. Carson suggested the shed be moved to the southeast corner of the property. Thorp reported that there is a swing -set in that corner of the property. Schletty asked Thorp what he would have done if he had applied for the building permit and the permit had been denied. Thorp replied that he would not have put up the shed to begin with. However, since that time, he has purchased additional equipment for his business. Schletty pointed out that the City has indicated they would incur the cost of moving the shed. Thorp also has the option to tear it down. Keis asked if the City was willing to reimburse Thorp for the cost of the shed materials. Thorp indicated that once the building permit was issued for his shed, he went ahead and purchased more equipment for his lawn care business. Also, when he first began construction of the shed, he had two jobs. Thorp reported that presently his only job is the lawn care business. Thorp again stated he did not want to move the shed into the middle of his back yard feeling this location would decrease his property value. Knudsen asked what circumstances have changed since Thorp first applied for the variance. Thorp reported that he had asked at City Hall if there have been any complaints regarding his property, and was informed there had not. However, he has since found out his neighbor across the street has complained. Thorp reported he would like to work with his neighbors to make the situation right. Thorp reported that the Council has indicated the City would pay to relocate his shed or would reimburse him the cost of materials if the shed was removed from the property. Thorp reported he asked the Building 7 Page 49