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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD <br />MAY 8, 1996 <br />Mr. Schaps asked if the garage would be attached or detached. <br />Mr. Rick answered that it would be detached. <br />Planning Coordinator Wyland stated that the accessory building ordinance stipulates that <br />pole barn structures are only allowed on parcels of five acres or larger. Because this lot is <br />not five acres, the type of structure Mr. Rick has requested is not permitted. Secondly, <br />any accessory structure would have to be of a wood frame and roof, as metal is <br />prohibited. The metal siding is not a problem, but the metal roof and pole barn type of <br />structure is not permitted. <br />Ms. Wyland further stated that the project does not meet criteria for a variance because <br />Mr. Rick's hardship is not related to the land parcel. Although the accessory structure <br />ordinance is currently under review, no recommendation is being made to allow pole <br />barns on smaller parcels than five acres. <br />Mr. Schaps asked when the house was built. <br />Mr. Rick stated that the house was built in the late 1940's with a later addition. The <br />present garage was built in the early 1980's, and has a wood frame. <br />Mr. Dunn asked the size of Mr. Rick's lot. <br />Mr. Rick stated that it is approximately 8/10 of an acre. It is located on the corner of <br />Fairmont and Sunset. <br />Mr. Dunn asked if there are neighbors nearby that would be affected. <br />Mr. Rick stated that his driveway fronts on Sunset. There are no neighbors close to the <br />location of the buildings. The proposed structure would be in the middle of his property. <br />Mr. Johnson asked if all metal buildings are defined as pole barns. <br />Ms. Wyland stated that it is not the siding of the building that determines classification as <br />a pole barn but the type of construction. The only zoning districts that allow pole barns <br />are rural properties over 5 acres, commercial, industrial and semi - public by Conditional <br />Use Permit only. <br />Mr. Johnson asked if the size of the proposed building is in compliance with the code. <br />Ms. Wyland responded that size is not the issue. The problem is the type of construction. <br />Chair Schaps explained that to the extent that proposals do not comply with City <br />ordinances, the Board has taken the position for the last several years not to grant <br />2 <br />• <br />