HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000041_pg243August 23, 1976 Page 5
Councilmember Hodges stated that after looking at the property and how
well kept the property is with no neighbors and a large lot he felt it
is better to get proper storage instead of leaving the equipment out.
He looked at the boat and it has to be this large of a building to house it
and still be usable. He would go along with the variance, in this case.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated he felt the problem is that when Mr.
Johnson went before the Planning Commission he said he was going to put
a garage door on the building. Mr. Johnson has a beautiful yard and has
equipment that could be in the accessory building. Councilmember jaumgar ner
stated he would go along with the variance to give Mr. Johnson . storage area
for his equipment.
Administrator Achen stated that the Council does not issue variances but they
overturn the Planning Commissions' decision.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she looked at the property to see what was
on it. The City does have an ordinance for a specific purpose but Mr. Johnson
was asking for a variance for a logical reason. Councilmember Rowley wondered
how the neighbors felt. Councilmember Rowley felt that with the property it
is on and the intent, she would favor the building being erected in this
instance unless the neighbors are strongly against it and felt it would be
an ugly site on the property.
Sandra Shackle stated that she has nothing against this building at all.
Johnsons' yard is always clean and with the equipment you need to keep up
the property and the large yards you have to keep them under lock and key.
Lois Lestina, 6939 Pleasant View Drive, stated she lives next door to the
Johnsons and she is concerned about how many buildings are going to be allowed
on one property. This is the second variance that has been asked for. Mrs.
Lestina stated that they asked for a two car garage but would have to tear
down their existing garage first. She wondered if this proposed building
would fall to disrepair if the property is sold.
Mrs. Shackle stated that it is easier to keep up a large building than several
small ones. It is much neater and easier to get access.
Leon Godeke, 6942 pleasant View Drive, stated that Mr. Johnson really keeps
up his yard and uses his equipment a lot. The proposed building is way in
the back so it will not hurt anybody's property.
Mr. Lestina, 6939 Pleasant View Drive, stated that Mr. Johnson had already
received one variance to shelter a boat.
Mayor Pickar stated that in 1973 there was an addition to his garage, but it
does not state that it is for a boat.
Lois Lestina stated that she would rather see Mr. Johnson add onto the back of
his existing garage instead of having a lot of separate buildings. She stated
that they would like to put up a building because they have not been able to
use their garage for a garage but they can only do this if they tear down the
existing garage.
Carl Beaurline, 6929 Pleasant View Drive, stated that the issue here is
regarding the person presently living on the property. There are rules,
but there is also the safety and security of the persons property. He