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Mounds View City Council May 28, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 2 non-profit organization stating the department was quite unique as the three cities control the budget and the organization was represented by a citizen board. He noted the department had five stations in operation during the day and four stations responding during the evening hours. He discussed the efficiency of the department’s model between the full-time and volunteer fireman. Mayor Flaherty requested further information regarding the home inspections program. Chief Forester provided comment on the Home Safety Survey Program noting it has been in operation since 1998. She indicated the program was funded through grants and provided smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, gun locks and baby locks, where needed. She stated the program was very effective and has resulted in many “saves” throughout the community. She encouraged residents to contact the Fire Department for additional information on the Home Safety Survey Program. Mayor Flaherty thanked Chief Zikmund and Chief Forester for their reports this evening. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8106, Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversize Garage at 8478 Long Lake Road. Planning Associate Heller commented the applicant, Allen Hambleton, was requesting approval of a conditional use permit to construct an oversize detached garage on his property at 8478 Long Lake Road. The applicant wants to build a new 22’ x 56’ detached garage behind the existing detached garage. It was noted any building larger than 952 square feet must get City approval through the conditional use permitting process. Associate Heller explained City Code limits backyard building coverage to 20% of the yard area and this garage would use approximately 8% of the backyard area. She indicated the total accessory building square feet with the existing garage and the new garage would be 1,783 square feet, which is below the maximum of 1,800 square feet limit. The roof shall match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal structure. In addition, the garage was to have a uniform appearance with the house. Associate Heller reviewed the request in further detail noting the Planning Commission reviewed this item on May 15th and recommended the Council approve the conditional use permit with conditions. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Mayor Flaherty questioned how the applicant decided on the proposed garage size. Allen Hambleton, 8478 Long Lake Road, commented he measured the trailers and boats that he had and stated the proposed garage would allow for his boats and trailers to be stored indoors. Council Member Mueller asked if the garage would be used for automotive repairs or other commercial uses. Mr. Hambleton stated there would be no automotive repairs but noted he