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Mounds View City Council June 28, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 8 • • She stated he wanted to add 26 feet on the west side of the existing garage, which would make the width 48 feet, which is 13 feet in excess of what is allowed by City Code. Planning Associate Prososki stated the applicant is wishing additional storage space, but the Planning Commission did not find sufficient hardship. She stated the applicant felt the proposed version was the best option rather than the alternative, both of which were shown in the report. She stated the Council could deny the variance and conditional use permit, approve it, or table the request. The applicant, Michael Read, stated he is an electrical contractor and needs more room to store equipment. He stated the neighbors had complained about his storing things in the yard. He stated most people don't notice his property because it is hidden by trees and hedges. He stated the Watershed District had approved this. Mayor Linke stated he agreed with the applicant that the garage wouldn't be intrusive, but if the Council approved this they would be setting a precedent for others, which they couldn't do. He stated Planning Associate Prososki had put together a very good report stating the pros and cons. He stated he would have to go along with the Planning Commission's decision. Council Member Many stated he agreed with Mayor Linke regarding setting a precedent by approving this, and he also could not find a hardship. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND. Linke/Many. To waive the reading and approve Resolution No. 758-04, a Resolution Denying a Variance fora 48-Foot Wide Garage to Allow for a Garage Addition at 2208 Lois Drive. Ayes-4 Nays-1 (Quick) Motion carried. Mayor Linke asked Council Member Quick if he wished to comment. Council Member Quick stated he thought what the applicant had suggested was the best alternative given the situation with the ditch on his property. C. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 6272, A Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for ABC Liquor located at 2840 Highway 10. t City Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated police reports had been included for all of the licenses this evening, and that there was nothing extraordinary that would give cause to deny the licenses. Mayor Linke asked what Code corrections they were talking about.