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Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to adopt Resolution #01-10-393 approving an amended and restated development program for Development District No. 1. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Case #7: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed Accessory Building Height Restrictions; Case of Jeff Welle Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that the City received an application from Jeff Welle for a conditional use permit to exceed the detached accessory building height restrictions established in City Code on the property located at 15351 Ute Street NW. The subject property is approximately 2.5 acres in size and is located within the MUSA. City Code restricts detached buildings to 16 feet in height if the property is located within the MUSA area. The applicant is requesting to construct a detached accessory building that would be 27 feet in height, which results in an 11-foot deviation from City Code. The detached accessory structure will be constructed on a floating concrete slab, will have 12-foot side walls, a 10/12 roof pitch, an 18 foot by 10 foot overhead door, and exterior wall materials will consist of lap vinyl siding that will match the house exterior. The accessory building will closely match the height of the existing attached garage. The applicant has stated that the detached accessory building will be utilized for personal storage. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve Jeff Welle's request for a conditional use permit to exceed the accessory building height restriction established in City Code. Councilmember Anderson inquired if the building will be limited to storage or could Mr. Welle convert the upper section to an apartment. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that if he used the building as an apartment he would be violating the terms of the conditional use permit. He noted that #5 of the conditional use permit could be amended to state that the applicant agrees that the structure will not be used for a business or residence. Consensus of the Council was that that language should be added. Councilmember Kurak inquired if when 2.5-acre lots are platted does the City ask for future subdivision plans. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that if the property were to be subdivided in the future the building would be in the way. Councilmember Kurak inquired if staff had discussed that issue with the applicant. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied no. City Council/October 23, 2001 Page 12 of 24