HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg319November 8, 1975 Page 9
Mr. Dickenson stated that if something happened to him, his wife
could sell it without having to pay more money to split the lots
apart again. Mr. Dickenson stated he would put the garage towards
the back of the lot. If someone wanted to buy the lot later he
would also want the garage with it. Mr. Dickenson stated that the
building inspector also wants him to take down his existing attached
garage.
Councilmember Rowley stated that a legal opinion was asked of the
Attorney and she would go along with it. She would deny this
request.
Councilmember Shelquist stated that the Council has been faced
with this problem a number of times. Councilmember Shelquist
said that he was sure Mr. Dickenson's intentions were to do as he
has said, but being on a different piece of property that is
subject to sale at anytime, he could sell the home and move out
of the community but maintain the garage for storage. He could
also sell the garage to someone who could use it solely for
storage or other uses. Councilmember Shelquist stated he feels
it would be for the general good of the City to vote to deny a
building permit for Mr. Dickenson. There is also the possibility
that if the Council allows this one, someone else would cite it
as a case and result as a problem.
Councilmember Hodges agreed and stated that the only thing the
Council can do is take the interpretation of the Attorney and keep
the general policy we have.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he can appreciate Mr.
Dickenson's problem and intent to use it as a garage and storage
of his equipment, but we have asked the Attorney to give an
interpretation of the ordinance. If the Council did anything
else, they would be violating the ordinance so he would go
along with it and deny the application for a building permit.
Mayor Pickar stated that it was then the consensus of the Council
that they would uphold the interpretation of the Attorney.
Mr. Dickens stated he would like a copy of these minutes along
with the Planning Commission minutes of October 13th and 27th.
Administrator Achen stated that since Mr. Dickenson did not apply
for an appeal, by the law the action tonight is unofficial. Mr.
Rose did inform Mr. Dickenson of the procedures to be taken for an
appeal to the Council.
Mayor Pickar stated that he told Mr. Dickenson he could come to
the meeting tonight and possibly save himself $50 by getting a
consensus from the Council to see if it would be worthwhile to
file an appeal.
Administrator Achen stated he would mail a copy of the minutes to
Mr. Dickenson. Mr. Dickenson thanked the Council for their time,
even though he stated he does not agree with their action.