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Casc #11: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Accessory Building; Case of James and Cheri Waller Community Development Director Trudgeon stated the City has received an application from James and Cheri Waller for a conditional use permit to exceed the maximum allowable square footage for accessory buildings on properties between 14,880 and 43,559 square feet as established in City Code on the property located at 17937 Fluorine St NW. He explained the subject property is approximately 0.85 acres (37,168 square feet) in size and is located outside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). According to City Code, the property is eligible for 1,488 square feet of accessory building space. The proposed building will be 1,120 square feet in size. Combined with the existing attached garage of 528 square feet, the applicant would have 1,648 square feet in accessory building space. This results in an overage of 160 square feet. The applicant would like to exceed the size restriction in order to construct a detached accessory building that would accommodate the storage of private use vehicles and equipment. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the proposed accessory building will be located in the rear yard, and will exceed all setbacks established in the R-1 Rural Developing District. The exterior finish of the building will match that of the home and the building will not exceed the 16-foot mean gable roof height restriction. Furthermore, the sidewall height of the building will be restricted to 10 feet to conform with the proposed amendments to the accessory building regulations. Community Development Director Trudgeon stated the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and reviewed the request for a conditional use permit on May 5, 2005. There was no public input at the public hearing. The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve the request for a Conditional Use Permit. Councihnember Elvig asked if the applicant has intentions of operating a home occupation. James Waller, applicant, responded in the negative and indicated the building will just be used for storage. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution//05- 05-148 adopting Findings of Fact #0721 relating to James and Cheri Waller's request for a conditional use permit for an oversized accessory building. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Elvig, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Resolution #05-05-149 approving James and Cheri Waller's request for an oversized accessory building based on the findings of fact, and adopt a resolution declaring terms of same. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Elvig, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. City Council/May 24, 2005 Page 14 of 26