Agenda - Council - 09/24/1979 - Laserfiche WebLink

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COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS ACCESSORY BUILDING REQUEST OF STANLEY BROWNING Mr. Browning appeared before Council and said he wants to build an accessory build/rig at his residence, 8231 158th Avenue N.W. J Mayor Gamec informed Mr. Browning that he was asked to appear before Council due to complaints from people in the neighborhood. He noted that a letter had been sent to him regarding junk autos. Councilman Cox said everytime there is a complaint of this nature, it has involved several hours of administrative time to go out and address the situation. This is a residentially zoned area and doesn't permit this' type of activity. Therefore, this should be denied. Mr. Browning said he admits that he has done some work on cars but can't say he has a business. Other people out there are doing work, one guy just moved out there and is doing body work in his yard why isn't he getting complaints? Mayor Gamec e~lained that Mr. Browning could construct an accessory building but that he doesn't have the zoning that allows him to conduct an auto repair or junk business. Mr. Browning said he was under the impression that accessory buildings were classed as such based on whether it had a floor. Motion by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Reimann to deny the request of Mr. Browning for construction of an accessory building because of all the staff time involved in answering to complaints and if it continues to be an unsitely operation, that it will be forwarded onto the City Attorney for legal action, Motion carried. Voting yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmen Cox, Mickelson, Reimann and Sorteberg. Voting no: None.- Mr. Browning states he buys cars and sells cars once in a while to help him out with his incQ]~e. Mayor Gamec informed him that because of the zoning complaints that .the City has received that he must clean it up. He informed him that he could build an accessory building for a non-co~ercial activity, but that he has to come in and apply for a home occupancy permit if he is conducting a business activity in a residential area. Mr. Browning asked what about his neighbor who is doing work at his residence. Mayor Gamec said the City would have to receive a complaint on it, that the City is not necessarily going to go out and look for these problems, but if it is something that is causing debris etc., that affects health,' welfare or safety of citizens, then the Council has to take action to protect the general well being of the citizens. Mr. Browning asked about adding onto his garage. Mayor Gamec informed him that he could make an application for an addition and that he could not have any outside storage or junk automobiles. Councilman Sorteberg added that he cannot repair vehicles without a home occupation permit.