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<br />Councilmember Look stated that he read through some of the comments from the public hearing <br />held atthe Planning Commission meeting and he shares some of their sentiments. He stated that <br />the Council approved a large addition to the building, under the idea that it was to be an indoor <br />riding stable. He stated that when he stopped by the property today, it appears that the previous <br />owner is still on the property and asked if the property had actually changed hands. <br /> <br />Mr. Wattenhofer stated that the sellers are on the premises because he agreed to let them lease <br />back the house and barn for a 6 month period after he purchased the property, while their new <br />home is being constructed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look asked about the welding and powder coating operations and how materials <br />would be delivered. <br /> <br />Mr. Wattenhofer stated that his main customer is LifeTime Fitness and he makes small bracket <br />systems and does installation of these in their new health clubs. He stated that the majority of his <br />materials are drop shipped to the job sites. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look reviewed Mr. Wattenhofer's business overview and asked about the repair <br />of trailers on-site. <br /> <br />Mr. Wattenhofer stated that he does do some hauling of materials and would need the capability <br />to repair his own equipment, when needed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that he understands that neighbors are disappointed with the <br />changes to this property, but Mr. Wattenhofer meets the code requirements, as long as what he is <br />representing to the Council is actually what will be happening on the site, unlike the prior <br />owners. <br /> <br />Mr. Wattenhofer stated that when he purchased the property, he saw the structure that was <br />supposed to be an indoor riding arena and it included full living quarters that was nicer than most <br />homes, which was what attracted him. He stated that because the property was never used for <br />what the CUP was originally granted for, he is trying to come into compliance with the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look asked if the building had been used for riding. <br /> <br />Mr. Wattenhofer stated that it has a concrete floor and the only portion that was used for riding <br />was the original 5,100 sq. ft. portion. He stated that the seller did not get permits or other <br />necessary documents when they built the living quarters inside the accessory structure. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson asked if Mr. Wattenhofer retained ownership of both parcels and if the <br />doors would remain closed during business hours. <br /> <br />Mr. Wattenhofer stated that he will own both parcels of land and because the shop is climate <br />controlled with geothermal heat and air conditioning, the doors will be closed and there will. be <br />no disruption to the neighbors. <br /> <br />City Council! May 13, 2008 <br />Page 6 of 17 <br />