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Mayor Gamec then explained the proposed new outlets to Highway #10 West of Rivlyn and Front Street. There was general opposition to this plan voiced by Mrs. Graves, Roger Dickenson and Mr. Pratt all area residents. Councilman Cox said he was opposed to constructing new outlets to Highway #10 and that the way to handle problems was to work out the problem with Grosslein. Mayor Gamec said the completion of Grosslein's new building should help alleviate the situation. The Council concluded that there was no question that a problem exists, that at least for now no new streets will be constructed and the Council and staff will attempt to work with Mr. Grosslein in solving the problem in a reasonable fashion satisfactory to all. VOLMER GREENHOUSE FINDINGS OF FACT Mr. Steve Volmer was present and he said he understood the proposed find- ings of fact but that he didn't agree with them and would like to present additional information. He stated only four neighbors objected to his pro- posed 624 square foot greenhouse. Mayor Gamec stated that the Cotuncil viewed this size greenhouse as a commercial activity. Mr. Volmer stated that his greenhouse is not a commercial activity; that they grow plant~~ for themselves; that last year his wife gave only four plant parties; that they try and sell only enough plants to pay for heating the greenhouse. Mr. Volmer showed a sketch of the proposed greenhouse showing that 320 feet would be used for actual growing, the balance would be used for storage and working space. The City Attorney stated that even if there would be no plant selling, a conditional use permit would be needed since a greenhouse is not a per- mitted use in a residential zone. The Council recessed for 20 minutes. Mr. Volmer made additional comments concerning the size greenhouse he wanted. Councilman Cox said his concern was preservation of the neighbor- hood asthetics and commercial aspects of the proposed use. Motion by Councilman Reimann and seconded by Councilman Cox to adopt the findings of fact as presented: The following finding of fact is hereby written concerning the above request: 1) A greenhouse of 624 square feet is considered to be too large to be used solely for a hobby. This size of greenhouse is con- sidered to constitute what would be characteristic of a commercial- type use rather than a hobby use. 2) This business may be competing with commercial businesses, and corm~ercial establishments in commercial areas, pay taxes as such. 3) The City Council is willing to consider allowing the Volmer's to construct a greenhouse if it does not exceed 10' x 12' C/February 25, 1980 Page 3