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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION September 2, 1987 The meeting was called to order by acting Chairman Ray Olson at 7:OOPM. PRESENT: Blanchard, Senkler, Henry, Olson, Jesinski, Administrator Huber, Carole LaBelle ^ ABSENT: Rudisill, Sullivan Motion made by Senkler, seconded by Henry, to approve the minutes of July 22, 1987. All aye. Motion passed. Special Use Permit - Tom Bernier Tom and Cheryl Bernier have made application for a special use permit to constuct a 36'X 40'accessory building in an SFU zone. The city zoning ordinance restricts the square footage of accessory buildings in an SFU zone to 980sq.ft. The existing garage exceeds 1,000 sq. ft. therefore the reason for the special use permit request. The city has a graduated scale regulating the amount of accessory buildings allowed in various building districts. Square footage allowed in SFU zones is 980 sq. ft. while you can have unlimited storage in a conservancy or agriculture zone if the site is greater than 20 acres in size. The property in question is approximately one acre in size and is located on the northeast corner of 140th St. and Fenway Ave. Mr. Bernier presented pictures of his proposed building. Which would be steel construction with a dark roof to match his home. No specific reasons were given for the excessively large bulding other than for personal storage. Mr. Bernier is also requesting a variance to reduce the side yard setback and rear yard setback to 5'. Mr. Bernier stated he plans to stay as far from the Metro Sewer easement as possible which is located on the west portion of his lot. Mr. Bernier stated he would be willing to move the building into his lot to more closely meet the setbacks if necessary. The concensus of the Planning Commission was that with the proposed Kostuch Acres subdivision in that immediate area a building of that size would set a precedent for creating a residential area with oversized buildings. It might then become the obligation of the Planning Commission to prove why such a large building was acceptable. Motion made by Senkler, seconded by Henry to recommend denial of the Special Use Permit for Tom Bernier, 5326 140th St. to construct a 36' X 40' storage building, stating a building of this size was not appropriate for lots this small. All aye, motion passed.