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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> August 25, 1998 <br /> Page 7 <br /> 1 best to limit garage size to what is needed for modest consumption and off-site storage <br /> 2 is always available. <br /> 3 Commissioner Bergstrom stated the Planning Commission is regarding this request as <br /> 4 an example of new standards for residential construction. <br /> 5 Cavanaugh noted there are imbedded constraints in 75 foot residential lots. <br /> 6 Commissioner Bergstrom stated the Planning Commission wishes to encourage <br /> 7 residents to upgrade and expand their current homes rather than leave the community in <br /> 8 search of new housing. <br /> 9 Marks questioned whether the City Attorney's opinion had been received in writing. <br /> 10 Commissioner Bergstrom stated the opinion had been received verbally by the <br /> 11 Commission. <br /> 12 Faust stated the issue is not as onerous as the Council's discussion might indicate. He <br /> 13 stated typically in new construction a 3-car garage is standard. The Jensen's proposed <br /> 0structure includes a hip roof with 8-foot sidewalls, and as such it will not be an <br /> 15 obtrusive structure. The project represents an upgrade on the Jensen's current <br /> 16 residence, the request meets lot coverage, and the hardship meets City-approved <br /> 17 standards at 528 square feet. <br /> 18 Thuesen stated as the structure is 24 feet wide and 30 feet deep, its appearance from the <br /> 19 street would be favorable. He asked Mr. Jensen what he intended to store in the <br /> 20 proposed garage. <br /> 21 Mr. Jensen stated he owns a boat and trailer but not a recreational vehicle. <br /> 22 Faust stated the contents of Mr. Jensen's proposed garage are immaterial to the issue. <br /> 23 Thuesen stated it is necessary for the City to monitor the storage location of <br /> 24 recreational vehicles on personal property. <br /> 25 Marks stated his concern is whether this is a permit process or a variance process. He <br /> 26 agreed the construction of a larger garage will enable the community to remain current. <br /> 27 Mayor Ranallo stated new construction today typically includes 3 or 4 car garages. He <br /> 28 added 5 years ago, there was an initiative by the City to encourage residents not to park <br /> their vehicles at the front of the house or on the street. Mr. Jensen is attempting to <br /> comply with the interests of the City. <br />