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Planning & Zoning Board <br />January 9, 2002 <br />Page 5 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />questioned whether the trusses currently on site were left over from the construction of <br />the garage. <br />Pastor Gilbertson stated the trusses had been ordered to be used in the construction of the <br />picnic shelter. <br />Pastor Gilbertson stated the proposed picnic shelter would appear similar to a park <br />shelter. He stated the structure would not be enclosed and the roof material would match <br />the color of the parsonage roof. <br />Mr. Lyden stated at times when working with specific and detailed ordinances, it is <br />necessary to make compromises, which at times can be beneficial. However, when <br />discussing compromises such as attaching existing structures, the City ends up with a <br />compromised product, which is not in anyone’s best interest. He stated he would like to <br />see a quality product constructed and would prefer the elimination of the tool shed and <br />approval of a variance to allow the additional 80 square feet for the picnic shelter. <br />Chair Schaps questioned whether the items stored in the tool shed could be stored <br />elsewhere. Pastor Gilbertson stated a local day care leases space from the Church and the <br />items stored in the tool shed are the property of the day care. <br />Chair Schaps asked if the items being stored by the day care could be stored inside the <br />garage. Pastor Gilbertson stated the space inside the garage has been maxed out with the <br />storage of tables and chairs, as well as additional day care materials. However, he felt <br />the Church could work out the storage situation. <br />Mr. Matson suggested that the garage be extended with a floating addition, similar to an <br />addition for a fireplace, to provide storage space for the day care. <br />Mr. Rafferty stated if the square-footage of buildings are measured according to the size <br />of a foundation, he agreed a floating addition may be a reasonable solution. He <br />questioned whether this additional storage space could be added without a foundation <br />while still meeting the total square-footage measurement of the ordinance. <br />Chair Schaps stated this would depend upon the meaning of a detached structure. <br />Mr. Matson noted the square-footage of the picnic shelter could be reduced. Chair <br />Schaps agreed this may be the best option. <br />Mr. Corson asked if reducing the square-footage of the picnic shelter would still meet the <br />Church’s needs. Pastor Gilbertson responded affirmatively. <br />Ms. Lane questioned whether the trusses ordered for the picnic shelter would still work if <br />the shelter was reduced in size. Pastor Gilbertson stated he would have to review the <br />plans but he believed the trusses would still work.