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Citizen Input Joe Galindo, 15645 Traprock St, stated that he has been at his home for almost 40 years. He explained that the development still operates under protective covenants. He provided information on an accessory building(s) that he has on his property which matches his home. He stated that Mr. Couch needs the building to help store his items. He stated that the only issue that he would have with the request is the height of the building, as 32 feet is a tall building. He believed that this could be built to a lower height, suggesting eight to ten feet lower. Chairperson Bauer referenced two emails received from Ronald Bovine that will be entered into the record. Chairperson Bauer asked if the Commission could recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the lower height. City Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that the Conditional Use Permit could be approved with the allowed height and if the applicant desires a higher height, they could come back before the Planning Commission with that request. Chairperson Bauer stated that it may be a better option to table the request tonight rather than approving the Conditional Use Permit with a lesser height than desired if the applicant is going to come back with a variance. He noted that there seems to be concern with the size and height of the building and asked the applicant for input. Mr. Couch stated that he would not be opposed to the smaller size and height. He stated that he could reduce the building to 40 by 68, which would equate to 2,720 square feet and would have a height of 22.5 feet. Chairperson Bauer noted that 22.5 feet would still require a variance. Mr. Couch replied that he could reduce to 22 feet if needed. He stated that the higher slope assists in reducing the snow load. He noted that proposed slope would also better match the existing structures on his property. Commissioner Johnson asked if the square footage of the proposed accessory building would be in addition to the existing 640 square foot accessory building on the property. Mr. Couch confirmed that would be additional square footage. Commissioner Johnson noted that the total allowed square footage for accessory buildings on this property would be 2,700 square feet and therefore the applicant would still be over that limit by roughly 700 square feet.