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1• Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 1998 • Page 2 1 2 According to the drawing submitted by Mr. Jensen,the proposed garage will be constructed in 3 the sideyard setback located on the north side of the property, leaving three feet to the property 4 line. Front and rear setbacks will be maintained according to the requirements of the City's 5 Zoning Ordinance. Staff advised Mr. Jensen to talk with his neighbors about his proposed 6 garage construction. 7 8 Mr. Jensen will also need a variance as part of this garage setback permit request because the 9 proposed garage is 24 feet by 30 feet and is 720 square feet. Section 1650.02, Subd. 6 of the 10 City's Ordinance states that the garage will cover an area of no more than 528 square feet and 11 will not have a dimension greater than 24 feet located either on the sideyard or rear yard. 'Mr. 12 Jensen.is proposing to build the garage larger than allowed by Ordinance so that he can store 13 recreational vehicles and other equipment. 14 15 The lot coverage of the proposed project is 34.9%, including the driveway and sidewalk and is 16 within the City's 35% lot coverage restriction. Staff has received no calls or other 17 communication stating opposition to the Jensen's proposal. 18 19 Chair Bergstrom noted that Mr. Jensen was absent from the meeting. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated 0 that she left a message at his home yesterday regarding the meeting. In the applicant's absence, Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:07 P.M. 2 23 Commissioner Horst asked if the size of the structure was ever an issue. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated 24 that the size was discussed at the concept review and Mr. Jensen indicated he needed the space. 25 Commissioner Horst asked what criteria would be involved in getting a variance in size. Chair 26. Bergstrom stated that it would be necessary to demonstrate a hardship. 27 28 Commissioner Makowske asked whether the whole garage permit process was designed so the 29 project review process' strict guidelines would not apply. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the 30 setback permit process is designed to alleviate requests for variances. 31 32 Commissioner Gondorchin stated that Mr. Jensen has filled out the necessary paperwork for the 33 setback permit and variance and questioned the necessity of demonstrating a hardship. 34 35 Chair Bergstrom noted that Mr. Jensen arrived at 7:09 P.M. and,therefore, re-opened the public 36 hearing at 7:10 P.M. 37 38 Commissioner Horst apologized for the nearly 2 months which have lapsed since the original 39 concept review and asked for a summary of the discussion as it related to the size of the proposed 40 project. 41 Mr. Jensen stated that the large garage is necessary to increase storage capacity. Commissioner 41 Horst asked if Mr. Jensen has consulted with all neighbors affected by this project. Mr. Jensen 44 stated that all his neighbors are aware of and support his plan.