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MINUTES Planning Commission July 14, 1988 Stadler Mr. Thomas Stadler, 2837 Noel Drive, appeared before the Commission CUP requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit so that he can move an existing garage onto his property. Stadler reported that his current garage would be removed from the property. The City Planner reported that the Stadler's existing garage is 7 1/2 feet from the property line. Stadler is proposing to move the new garage onto the existing slab on which the old garage had set. However, in order to do this a 2 1/2 foot variance would be required. The Planner explained that in April the City Council amended the ordinance to allow houses and attached garages constructed prior to 1980 to be rebuilt if damaged or destroyed with the 5 foot setback that was in existence at that time. Council has discussed this matter and is of the opinion that this should apply to detached garages as well. If the City amends the ordinance to include detached garages, a variance will not be necessary in Mr. Stadler's request. Mr. Herkenhoff recommended adoption of an ordnance amending Section 905.050 of the Little Canada, Minnesota Zoning Ordinance regarding side yard setback requirements in R -1, Single - Family Residential District. St. John's Church Rezoning Motion seconded by Costa. Motion carried 6 - 0. Davison asked what the timeframe would be for removing the existing garage. The City Planner replied that the existing garage would have to be removed at the same time the new garage is moved in. This will be at the discretion of the Building Inspector as to how expedient the removal will be. Mr. Herkenhoff recommended approval of the conditional use permit requested by Thomas Stadler, 2837 Noel Drive, in order that he can move an existing garage onto his property subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as contained in his report dated July 7, 1988. Motion seconded by Mr. Costa. Motion carried 6 - 0. Sister Shirley, St. John's Church, appeared before the Commission requesting the rezoning of the convent property to RB so that it can be used as temporary housing for refuge families. Costa asked why a rezoning was necessary. The City Planner explained that under the current Public zoning, the property can only be used residentially by persons employed by the Page 6