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Board of Zoning and Adjustments Meeting — December 11, 2008 - page 2 <br />Mr. Triemert questioned why the lean to is part of the square footing of the buildings, and stated <br />that he would like the addition on the back side of his building for a shelter for animals and for <br />additional storage space. <br />Puleo asked if he had any animals on the property right now. <br />Triemert answered that he did not but would like to get some cows and a horse. <br />Schuman asked the dimensions of his existing building and stated that he could accomplish his <br />addition without a variance if he was to construct a cantilever. <br />Mike Happ, 11624 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, stated that he owns the property directly <br />to the north and the addition would not bother him at all. He said that Mr. Triemert takes good <br />care of his yard and property and this would just help him continue to do so. <br />John Udstuen, 15190 Everton Ave N, thinks that the ordinance should be changed to allow more <br />square feet of accessory building space. He also stated that Triemert's property is well <br />maintained and the addition would help to clean up the lot. <br />Schumann closed the public hearing. <br />Puleo understands staffs reasoning for recommending denial of the variance, however agrees <br />with the public that 3,600 sq feet is not that much for a ten acre lot. He thinks that this is a <br />unique area because these parcels will remain 10 acre lots as stated in the comprehensive plan. <br />He also noted that the present council has not wanted to be too restrictive when it comes to what <br />someone can do with their property. <br />Schumann asked if lofting sheds were legal within the city. <br />Rachel answered that there is no language in the ordinance that restricts them. <br />Schumann stated that he thought this wasn't an unreasonable request however maybe a cantilever <br />could prevent him from having to get a variance <br />Mike Happ added that the cantilever idea wouldn't work well because they would need oversized <br />footings on the existing building to support it. <br />Galler agreed with keeping the site clean but thought there could be a way the cantilever would <br />work. <br />Puleo motioned, Schumann seconded to approve the variance request to the city council. <br />Ayes: Puleo, Schumann <br />Nay: Galler <br />Motion Carries. <br />