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unless the City Council approves additional square footage 'to be used for accessory structures. The principal building for Plants and Things is a conglomeration of different structures that are all attached and measures approximately 15,175 square feet. He stated a total of 4,552 square feet is allowed to be put in accessory use. He indicated Plants and Things currently has 3,400 square feet in accessory buildings. The addition of the proposed accessory building along with the existing house and garage adds another 3,739 square feet of accessory uses, therefore the total site, after the combination of the lot, will have a total of 7,139 square feet as accessory uses. He stated the City Council will need to approve this overage. Principal Planner Trudgeon explained that the proposed accessory structure is proposed to have primary access from the west along a drive that exits onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard. Long term plans that the applicant has shared with the City indicate that this drive will be fully improved as part of the redevelopment of the site. He stated the property also currently has a driveway access onto Highway 10. In the long term, the City would like to see this access closed to Highway 10. He indicated City Code restricts exteriors wall finishes to be natural or prefabricated brick or stone or pre-cast concrete panels or some other material approved by City Council. The applicant is proposing that the building exterior will be vinyl siding to match the existing structures on the site. The use of vinyl siding will need to be approved by the City Council. Principal Planner Trudgeon indicated that given the fact of the Highway 10 moratorium and the fact there is uncertainty on how the corridor will lay out, Staff finds the proposed accessory development is acceptable as presented .subject to comments contained in the City Staff Review letter dated' August 29, 2003. Chairperson Nixt asked if this is a short-term solution. Mr. Hickman indicated it is only short-term if the City takes his land, otherwise it would be long- term. He stated he will probably re-do all of Plants and Things eventually, noting he is starting to comply with the curb and payement requirements. He indicated a lot will depend on what happens with the Town Center. He stated he is attracting more out of town business, and needs more office space, as well as storage for all his equipment. Commissioner Shepherd asked how he would access parking on the east side. Mr. Hickman indicated patrons come off Sunfish Boulevard now. He tries to guide themout the same way, since it is safer. He stated they have not worked out the drainage issues, but are working on it. He indicated they are building a holding pond for the time being until a drainage system is determined. Chairperson Nixt asked what the status is of the Highway !0 storm sewer project. Community Development Director Frolik stated they are in the easement acquisition phase now. Planning Commission/September 4, 2003 Page 11 of 22