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wanted to build a second garage they had to reduce, the door to a size too small
for a car.
Mayor Pickar stated that he could appreciate the problems that the planning
Commission has but each item must be decided separately.
MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to overturn the Planning Commissions' ruling and grant
a special use permit for the construction of an accessory building of
216 square feet pursuant to chapter 40.03, Subdivision 4, Paragraph.4, to
Wilbert Johnson.
A roll call vote was requested.
Councilmember Shelquist - nay
Councilmember Hodges - aye
Councilmember Baumgartner - aye
Councilmember Rowley - aye
Mayor Pickar - aye
Motion carried
The Wilbert Johnson Public Hearing was recessed and Mayor Pickar called to order
the regular council meeting at 9:12 p.m.
Councilmember Shelquist stated that since there was no hardship involved,
the oversized building should not be allowed. He felt that some other
citizens should not have to pay a fee to get something that is granted to
someone else.
MS (Shelquist- Baumgartner) to direct the attorney to perpare an amendment to
revise the zoning ordinance to increase the size of accessory buildings to
216 square feet.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that it would be nice for extra equipment
to be stored inside. He felt that the Planning Commission should look at
this and make their recommendations.
Councilmember Hodges stated that he has a "small lot and his garage is only
18'x,20' so he would like a bigger building too for the trailer and snow-
mobile. Everyone has a different reason for wanting this. Councilmember
Hodges stated he would agree to this.
Councilmember Rowley stated she sees the need for larger accessory buildings
but we must be careful Someone' does .not come in soon' and want a 250 square
foot building and the Council is faced with another decision. She is com-
fortable with 216 square feet but does not want to see an accessory building
larger than 12' x 18'.
Mayor Pickar stated he feelsthe same as Councilmember Hodges, but felt the
Council should request comments from the Planning Commission.
Attorney Meyers stated that the problem with getting larger buildings is that
they are getting closer to a garage. The ordinance does not define an
accessory building, but it would not take much to change a 12' x 18' building
into a garage.- Attorney Meyers suggested that the definitions be changed too.
He reminded the council that it will take a four to one vote to change the
zoning ordinance. Attorney Meyers also stated that a garage door is not
defined in the ordinance.