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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 2 MARCH 16 , 1993 3 PAGE 2 4 5 to be in attendance at the April 13 , 1993 City Council 6 Meeting. This matter was discussed later in the meeting. 7 8 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS 9 10 There were no public hearings . 11 12 6 . MISCELLANEOUS 13 14 A. Utility Buildings 15 16 A memo from Urbia stated that information regarding sheds and 17 utility buildings is found in five sections of the City Code. 18 He recommended these sections be referred to regarding 19 definitions for accessory uses of utility buildings . 20 21 Commissioner Madden noted he has not reviewed the sections 22 recommended by Urbia for reviewal . He had concerns with the 23 allowable size of these buildings . He also was concerned with 24 specific setback requirements when rear yards face a city 25 street . He felt it would be worth looking at to see if 0 different setback requirements should apply. 28 Chair Faust noted this type of situation could be a real 29 eyesore. He said there is a potential for this on 37th Avenue 30 where some yards face that avenue and on Edgemere as well . 31 32 The Chair directed Urbia to pursue information on this item 33 and see how it is currently being handled. He requested this 34 information be presented to the Planning Commission at its 35 next regular meeting. 36 37 Urbia suggested there may be concerns regarding the materials 38 used to build utility buildings . 39 40 Chair Faust inquired if the Uniform Building Code is used as 41 a guide by Larry Hamer, the Public Works Director . Urbia 42 responded that this is the case but pre-fab buildings may be 43 approved in some instances . 44 45 Urbia noted also that some pre-fab buildings could be put up 46 without staff knowledge. Commissioner Gondorchin inquired what 47 action would be taken if this situation occurred. Urbia 48 responded that the property owner could be required to get a 49 permit . Removal of the structure was unlikely but a foundation 50 may be required. •