Minutes - Planning Commission - 08/01/2019

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Mr. Couch was unaware when the aerial photo was taken, as his property does not look like that currentl y. Commissioner Woestehoff agreed but noted that he would prefer a few more trees. Commissioner VanScoy agreed that there is good adequate screening right now with the leaf on conditions but noted that additional conifers would be helpful. Mr. Couch stated that he would be planning to add a few trees after construction whether required or not required. He explained that they lost a lot of trees on the property following a past storm. He stated that he has planted trees following the storm and would plan to continue to do that. He noted that the sandy soils and drainage issues are a challenge for the survival of some types of trees. City Planner McGuire Brigl provided a more up to date aerial photograph of the property showing additional trees. Commissioner Woestehoff asked if all the vehicles would fit within the newly proposed building. Mr. Couch stated that not all the vehicles would fit within the structure. He stated that they are in the process of removing the boat, hay wagon and snowmobile trailer from the property. He stated that the proposed cost of the building will double because of the changes in design that were made. Commissioner Johnson appreciated the applicant's willingness to work with the Commission, staff and neighbors to find a compromise. Commissioner Anderson thanked the applicant for making the changes asked by the Commission. He stated that he also drove by the property and it is a well-constructed property. He stated that getting the toys indoors would always be the best option. He stated that he appreciates the willingness to make the proposed structure similar in look to the existing buildings on the property. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson,to recommend that City Council adopt Resolution#19-161 approving a Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory building contingent upon compliance with Staff Review comments and architectural conditions. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Gengler, Johnson, Peters, VanScoy, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 7. COMMISSION / STAFF INPUT 7.01: Receive Staff Update Chairperson Bauer noted that included in the report was an update from Community Development Director Gladhill related to a case the Commission reviewed at the previous meeting. He explained that the Commission denied a variance request from Delta ModTech, which was appealed to the City Council and ultimately the City Council granted the variance to the side yard setback. Planning Commission/August 1, 2019 Page 9 of 11