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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01— 149 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Consider Resolution No. 01-153A, Poser Variance, Tanda Gretz — Associate Planner Gretz advised the subject property is a 1.2 acre parcel zoned Rural. Mr. Poser has applied for a variance from the prohibition of accessory buildings in excess of 1,120 square feet on a lot of less than one and one-quarter acres, in order to construct a 1080 square foot detached garage on the northern part of his property. A second variance from the prohibition of building and second detached accessory building in excess of the allowed on attached garage and one detached accessory building would also be required, as there is a 160 square foot shed already existing, on the property. This shed is sited closer to Ware Road than the house, and so is currently in violation of City ordinance Section 3, subd. 4.D.1.c, which prohibits detached accessory structures from being placed closer to the front lot line than the principal building. Associate Planner Gretz presented the staff report noting the Plannin approve the variance, based on conditions. Staff is recommendin based on no justification. Resolution No. 01 — 153A outlines alternative resolution was added to the staff report due to session. Resolution No. 01- 153B approves the varian Council Member Carlson clarified that the acces asked if a building permit was issued. As for the accessory building. Council Member O'Donnell removed if the first varian Planner Gretz advised request. Resolution N removed. g Board voted to ariance request quest. She advised an d at the Council work on conditions. ing is not where it is supposed to be. She retz advised a building permit was issued lution No. 01 — 153B indicates the shed would be erefore, a second variance would not be required. Associate resolutions. Resolution No. 01 - 153A denies the variance approves the variance request on the condition that the shed be Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the condition from the Planning and Zoning Board regarding the relocation of the driveway. Associate Planner Gretz advised that condition will not be required due to the roadways and City Code. Council Member Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 01 — 153B, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member O'Donnell indicated he is in favor of the motion because anytime a resident can get equipment stored inside it is a benefit to the City and homeowner. Council Member Carlson stated the motion follows the Planning and Zoning Board recommendation with a 4-1 vote. She is in favor of the motion for that reason and the fact that staff may determine the ordinance should be changed because of the number of variance requests coming in. It is important 6