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Mounds View City Council September 25, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 4 • Councilmember Gunn noted her support for allowing the organization to be classified as a Class 1. Councilmember Flaherty agreed and stated it will open up discussion for the Council to determine how the fee schedule is set up and how classes are determined. Mayor Marty also agreed that the organization should be considered a Class 1. City Administrator Ulrich asked if any athletic organization with a significant amount of Mounds View residents should be considered Class 1. The Council agreed that they should. Cathy Bushane, 2204 Lois Drive, stated she has been a 32-year Mounds View resident. She stated when she and her husband purchased their house, they did not consider building codes and other ordinances. She stated within the last year, the construction of oversize garages has changed her neighborhood. She stated that she has received comments about the size of the garages. Ms. Bushane asked how big is too big? She asked if there is concern about the impact on the neighborhood when oversize garages are built. She said when she called, she was informed that the buildings are within code and there is nothing she could do. She asked how often the codes are reconsidered, and if Mounds View allows bigger buildings than other cities. Ms. Bushane asked how a neighborhood could remain cordial and friendly when one neighbor's • garage may infringe upon other neighbors. She stated she is puzzled why she is not notified about such large buildings being built next door. She stated the large buildings are starting a dangerous trend and that she believes it is diminishing the value of her property. She stated her concern is the size of the buildings, the impact on the neighborhood, and if the accessory building code should be reconsidered. Ms. Bushane stated she trusts that the Council and city Staff will look out for all residents, not just those who want larger buildings. Mayor Marty replied that there have been ongoing discussions for a number of years and people are requesting such buildings to remove things from the yards. He commended Ms. Bushane for her points and stated many valid points were raised. He stated the Council has a number codes included in the packets, and that Mounds View is often more forgiving for large accessory buildings than many other neighboring cities. He stated that there have been many requests for larger garages and accessory buildings and that the issue should come before the Council for reconsideration. Councilmember Gunn said the time has come for another meeting with the Planning Commission. She explained residents go before the Planning Commission before the issues come to the Council. She said the Planning Commission is the first part of the process and they need to be included in the discussion. •