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Mounds View City Council May 28, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 3 would be storing a work trailer in the garage. Sue Pearson, 8475 Sunnyside Road, explained the proposed garage would abut the rear of her property. She commented her home was built in 1976. She expressed concern with the proposed size of the garage and that it would be covered completely in metal. It was her opinion Mr. Hambleton would be erecting a pole barn and not a garage. She did not feel the oversized garage was a good fit for her residential neighborhood. Ms. Pearson recommended the existing garage be added on to as the oversized garage would adversely impact her property. She commented her garden would no longer have sunlight and exhaust fumes would now travel into her home. She questioned how many other homes would be building pole barns if this request were approved. Ms. Pearson suggested if the oversized garage were approved, she suggested the building be wood construction and not metal. She recommended the fencing be approved on the rear and side property lines. Robert Ringdahl, 8485 Sunnyside Road, presented the Council with a picture of his rear yard. He commented the proposed garage would greatly impact the view and enjoyment of his property. He questioned if the applicant had to have such a large garage in this residential neighborhood. He recommended the existing garage be replaced or expanded as this would minimize the impact on the neighbors. Mr. Ringdahl expressed concern that Mr. Hambleton’s personal business would be operating out of the proposed garage. He explained he did not oppose the garage entirely, but the proposed placement on the lot. He indicated his property value would decrease if a pole barn was erected on his rear property line. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Council Member Hull questioned if the City has approved a pole barn type garage before in Mounds View. Planning Associate Heller stated there were several metal-style garages in the City. Mayor Flaherty indicated that if Mr. Hambleton was building a 22 x 45 foot garage, he would not need City approval. He then asked if City Code differentiated between pole barns and garages. Planning Associate Heller explained the City labeled each of these an accessory building. Mayor Flaherty inquired if Mr. Hambleton stored windows on his property for his personal business. Mr. Hambleton stated he does store windows on his property, but does not manufacture the windows onsite. Mayor Flaherty questioned why the proposed building site was chosen. Mr. Hambleton commented the other side of his property had a large number of trees, and these would have to be removed to allow for the garage to be built. Mayor Flaherty encouraged Mr. Hambleton to work with his neighbors on a more amenable garage location. He preferred that the neighbors work together to resolve this issue and respect the rights of all parties involved.