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Mounds View City Council July 10, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 10 Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. David Slabiak, 8135 Long Lake Road, asked if he can request more time than the three minutes allowed for public comments. Mayor Marty stated the Council would allow him time to speak to the issue. Mr. Slabiak gave the Council a history of himself and his wife and presented someone to speak on his behalf. He stated he has been a resident of Mounds View for eight years. He explained he has been collecting pinball machines for 20 years and is requesting the building be approved so he has a place to display and share his collection. He noted it would not be open to the public and it is a similar situation to someone who enjoys woodworking. Mr. Slabiak stated when he began plans to construct the building, he spoke with staff at City Hall who informed him such buildings have been allowed. He stated he purchased his home with the idea of building an accessory building. He stated Staff at the front desk gave him the impression that such a request would likely be granted through a CUP. Mr. Slabiak added that when he turned in the CUP, he was informed his proposed building was too big. He stated that when he turned in the variance he was confused, was told he had done everything right, and was under such an impression. • Michael Calusniak suggested Mr. Slabiak's neighbors speak in support of the CUP for the garage. Jim Bower, 8121 Long Lake Road, stated he is Mr. Slabiak's next door neighbor and is not opposed to the building. He stated he believes it is a reasonable request. He added Mr. Slabiak is an excellent, respectful neighbor. Patty Berglean, 8132 Long Lake Road, stated she is also a neighbor of Mr. Slabiak. She stated that to her knowledge, no person can see the backyard of the property. She added she has no problem with the large building and that she does not mind the large pole building in the property adjacent to her backyard. She stated that Mr. Slabiak keeps up his yard and there are many trees that will cover the building if the permit is granted. Jim and Sarah Train, 8145 Long Lake Road, who are neighbors north of the parcel in question, stated they do not object to the proposed building. Mr. Train questioned how the City can have an ordinance related to accessory storage space that does not take into account the size of the property. He stated he has nearly half an acre of properly and asked if the same restrictions that apply to a property 1/8 the size of his apply to his property. Mr. Calusniak stated there were a few items to be clarified from the June 6th Planning Commission meeting. He stated Mr. Slabiak feels he did not receive a fair review of the facts when he was in front of the Planning Commission.. He noted that the property is 2.7 times the minimum lot size required by the City and it is largely undeveloped. He added that the proposed