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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 12, 2006 feet in size. The Planner noted that in evaluating CUP requests for garages, consideration is given to the size of the garage space in relation to the lot, whether or not the garage space will be used for business purposes, and matching the garage facade to the house structure. The Planner indicated that the existing garage space meets the typical requirements for the CUP, and he recommended approval. Knudsen asked about the other specific actions before the Commission. The Planner indicated that the proposed Text Amendment creates the CUP for recreational uses in a fi~ont yard. The Planner reviewed proposed Text Amendment and the specific conditions that would have to be met. He noted thaC the total height of the fence is recommended at Cen feet given this is the maximum fence height allowed for tennis courts. The next action would be Galba's request for such a CUP. Knudsen asked how a building permit was issued for the garage space without first going through the CUP process. The City Administrator indicated that this property was unique in that it previously existed as two separate lots with two separate houses. When the Galba's were purchasing the properties and planning the construction of their home, they entered into a development agreemenC with the City requiring that Che two lots be combined and the house that existed up against Edgerton Street be removed. That development agreemenC also required that the Galba's apply for a CUP for the two attached garages and garage space over 1,000 square feet in size. The Galba's did not follow through with the CUP process. Knudsen asked the height of the sports court at the end abutting Edgerton Street. The city Planner indicated that the boards are 3 feet in height and the netting/fencing Chat will be placed on top of the boards will be about 6 feeC for a total of 9 feet of fencing abutting Edgerton Street. The Planner noted that the proposed Text Amendment limits the height to 10 feet. Knudsen noted that the financial investmenC that the Galba's have in the sports court should not impact the Planning Commission's decision. Knudsen noted that the property is unique in the way the house sits on the land and the fact that there is a large front yard area. He noted that most properties could not put a sports court in the front yard. Knudsen stated that if approved, the issues of importance would be the lighting, screening, and protection from pucks flying out into the street. Knudsen stated that his inclination was to recommend approval. Knudsen noted that the neighbors have raised concern about impact on property values; however, there are no data points presented that show property values would decline as a result of the sports court. -9-