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August 23, 1976 wanted to build a second garage they had to reduce the door to a size too. small for a car. Mayor Pickar stated that he could, appreciate the problems that the planning Commission has but each item must be decided separately. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to overturn the Planning Commissions' ruling and grant a special use permit for the construction of an accessory building of 216 square feet pursuant to chapter '40.03, Subdivision 4, Paragraph.4, to Wilbert Johnson. A roll call vote was requested. Councilmember Shelquist nay Councilmember Hodges aye Councilmember Baumgartner aye Councilmember Rowley aye Mayor Pickar aye The Wilbert Johnson Public Hearing was recessed and Mayor Pickar called to order the regular council meeting at 9:12 p.m. Councilmember Shelquist stated that since there. was no hardship involved, the oversized building should not be allowed. He felt that some other citizens should not have to pay a fee to get something that is granted to someone else. MS (Shelquist- Baumgartner) to direct the attorney to perpare an amendment to revise the zoning ordinance to increase the size of accessory buildings to 216 square feet. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that it would be nice for extra equipment to be stfared inside. He felt that the Planning Commission should look at this and make their recommendations. Councilmember Hodges stated that he has a small ldt and his garage is only 18'•x•20' so he would like a bigger building too for the trailer and snow- mobile. Everyone has a different reason for wanting this. Councilmember Hodges stated he would agree to this. Councilmember Rowley stated she sees the need for larger accessory buildings but we must be careful someone does pot "come "in soon- and want a 250 square foot building and the Council is faced with another decision. She is com- fortable with 216 square feet but does not want to see an accessory building larger than 12' x 18'. Mayor Pickar stated he feelsthe same as Councilmember Hodges, but felt the Council should request comments from the Planning Commission. Page Motion Carr Attorney Meyers stated that the problem with getting urger buildings is that they are getting closer to a garage. The ordinance does not define an accessory building, but it would not take much to change a 12' x 18' building into a garage. Attorney Meyers suggested that the definitions be changed too. He reminded the council that it will take a four to one vote to change the zoning ordinance. Attorney Meyers also stated that a garage door is not defined in the ordinance.