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• • AGENDA ITEM 7B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala C.C. MEETING DATE: February 11, 2002 TOPIC: Consideration of Resolution 02 -06 amending a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a picnic shelter ACTION REQUIRED: BACKGROUND Gethsemane United Methodist Church 7330 Lake Drive 3/5 vote The subject property is zoned R -3, Medium Density Residential. Churches are a conditional use within the R -3 district. The Church is requesting a Conditional Use Permit amendment to construct a picnic shelter on the property. The Section 2, Subdivision 2.B13 of the City Zoning Ordinance states that, "any enlargement, structural alteration, or intensification of such use shall require an amended conditional use permit." ANALYSIS The proposed picnic shelter is classified as an accessory building (see Exhibit #2). It is anticipated the picnic shelter would be used for the Church's annual Booya Festival, Vacation bible School classes, Youth Events, Church picnics, and reunions. Under City Zoning Ordinance Section 3, Subd. 4.D.8.f., accessory buildings for property located within an R -3 zone, greater than one and one - quarter acres in size, are limited in number to a maximum of one attached garage and two detached accessory structures. The maximum total square footage for accessory buildings in an R -3 zone for a lot of this size is limited to 2,020 sq. ft. There are currently two detached accessory buildings on the property: an 8' X 10' tool shed and a 24' X 30' detached garage. The construction of the proposed picnic shelter would result in three detached accessory structures, one more than is allowed under City Ordinance. The total square footage of the existing two accessory buildings is 800 sq. ft. The proposed picnic shelter would measure 1,380 sq. ft. (30' X 46'), resulting in a total