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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 2006 Stephanie Galba reported that sports courts are becoming very popular and suggested Chat Little Canada geC with Che times. Galba stated that the court would be landscaped so that it is screened from view. Galba felt that a recreational use of this nature was about community. Blesener noted that the materials that the Galba's submitted on sports court reference the use of these courts in back yards. Stephanie Galba asked if the sports court would be allowed if it were in the back yard. Montour and Keis stated that a sports court in the back yard would not be an issue of concern for them. Stephanie Galba indicated that they are willing to make the sports court look good and screen it. She indicated that it will probably not exisC in 20 years, but they would like it for the here and now. Galba pointed out the health benefits of keeping children happy and active. Keis stated that he applauded the Galba's for their efforts in keeping their children active. He noted that the Text Amendment would allow recreation uses of varying natures in the front yards of properties. Not all may be as well tended as the Galba's sports court. Keis again stated that a recreation use in the back yard was not an issue of concern for him. Stephanie Galba asked if the City would approve their sports court in the back yard. Blesener suggested that the Galba's bring in plans to City staff for review. Stephanie Galba asked that before the Council denies the Text Amendment, that they be given the chance to finish and landscape it so that the Council can see that the court will not be a problem. Montour stated that he did not want to see a lot of this type of use in front yards, but thought there may be specific applications where it would work. Montour pointed ouC thaC not everyone's front yard is equal. Montour felt that Che Text Amendment should be approved with the appropriate controls in place to ensure that the recreational use can work on a particular piece of property. There was no one else fi~om the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by LaValle, seconded by Allan, the public hearing on proposed Text Amendment was closed. The City Planner indicated that this first action before the Council is a Text Amendment which would amend the Zoning Code to create a Conditional Use Permit process for recreational uses in front yards. It was 12