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~ayor G~nec 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 ~ir. 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 sho~ld 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 Ntt. Grosslein in solving the problem in a reasonable fashion satisfactory to all. 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 additions/ information. He stated only four neighbors objected to his pro- posed 624 square foot greenhouse. Mayor Gamec stated that the Council 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 nminutes. 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 commercial establishments in commercial areas, pay taxes as such. 3) The City Council is willing to consider allowir~ the Volmer's to construct a greenhouse if it does not exceed 10' x 12' / ) .- / ' C~February 25, 1980