Minutes - Planning Commission - 10/02/2003

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space. The proposed building will be 1,408 square feet. Coupled with the existing garage of 704 square feet, the applicant would have 2,112 square feet in accessory building space. This results in an overage of 448 square feet. She stated the applicant would like to exceed the size restriction in order to construct a detached accessory building that would accommodate the storage of private use vehicles and equipment. Associate Planner Geisler indicated the proposed detached accessory building will be located in the rear yard. The proposed accessory building location will meet and/or exceed all setbacks established in the R~I Rural Development District, and the applicant has legally obtained an easement from the adjoining property owner to utilize their driveway for access to this proposed structure. She indicated the concrete slab for this proposed structure has already been poured. She stated this work occurred prior to the approval of the Conditional Use Permit and the building permit, and without a required inspection. All work has since been halted until a determination has been made regarding the request for a Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory structure. She stated the contractor has been advised not to backfill around the slab so that if the Conditional Use Permit and building permit are approved, the Building Inspectors will be able to inspect the floating slab. Public Input Chairperson Nixt asked what kind of hardship it would cause if the applicant were asked to excavate so a proper inspection could be completed. Mr. Hennek indicated backfilling has not occurred. He stated additional excavating was done for the sprinkler system but the slab has not been backfilled. Chairperson Nixt stated the Building Inspectors will need to make a full inspection, and additional excavating may be necessary. Mr. Hennek stated that was not a problem. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to close the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Shepherd, Van Scoy and Watson. Voting No: Commissioner Brauer. Absent: None. Board Input Commissioner Johnson asked what Staff is recommending. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon stated they have certainly approved these in the past. He indicated Staff is dismayed the slab was poured in advance, but it is his understanding that it was a mistake. While Staff does not like being put in this position, the request is consistent with others. Planning Commission/October 2, 2003 Page 6 of 17