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• • • Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2002 Page 4 Ms. Gretz indicated Pastor Gilbertson was aware of the City's zoning ordinance but the proposed alternatives had not been discussed with him. She indicated that staff has discussed with the applicant the possibility of eliminating the tool shed. Chair Schaps questioned whether attaching the tool shed to the garage would meet the ordinance requirements. Ms. Gretz felt that incorporating the two structures into one would be a possible solution. Mr. Rafferty requested confirmation that the two detached structures currently on site consisted of the tool shed and the garage. Ms. Gretz stated this was correct. Mr. Rafferty requested confirmation that if the tool shed were eliminated approximately 80 square feet of total existing structure would be eliminated. Ms. Gretz agreed. Mr. Rafferty believed that this may be a possible solution if the size of the picnic shelter was also reduced. He was concerned, however, with the appearance of the existing structures and how the proposed picnic shelter would lo. "'`` e noted that there is currently a sign to the rear of the garage facing the nee i *rhood. He wished to ensure that a new structure would enhance the site. Chair Schaps invited the applicant like to make c Pastor Chad Gilbertson, representing Geth R�'ted Methodist Church, introduced himself and Steve Matson, Chairper of ; e semane United Methodist Church Board of Trustees. Chair Schaps asked Pastor o opinion on the proposed resolutions to allow the construction of the Pastor Gilbertson stated the e ` ation of the tool shed would be a viable option. He noted the picnic shelter as proposed would still exceed the ordinance square- footage requirement by 80 feet. He questioned whether the size of a structure such as a picnic shelter would be measured according to the size of the slab. Chair Schaps believed this was usually the case. Mr. Smyser noted the plans submitted to the City showed the proposed size of the picnic shelter, which was the size used by staff in making its report. Pastor Gilbertson suggested that the length and width of the picnic shelter could be reduced by one -foot to address the total square footage limitation concern. He noted that an option had been discussed of combining the tool shed with the garage. Mr. Matson suggested that a new tool shed be constructed attached to the garage. Mr. Rafferty stated that any new addition to the site should accent the parsonage building, not the garage. He personally felt the garage is a weak spot on the lot. He questioned whether the trusses currently on site were left over from the construction of the garage.