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detached garage at a size of 3,200 (40' x 80') square feet, which would bring the total amount of garage space to 4,992 square feet. This is a 2,928 square foot overage in allowable accessory structure space on the parcel. Mr. Lind would like to utilize the detached accessory structure for storage of his commercial vehicles, private use equipment and private use vehicles that are currently stored outdoors. The Applicant is proposing exterior building materials of vinyl siding that closely matches the home and asphalt shingles. The building will not exceed the 22-foot height limit. The City has granted conditional use permits in the past for accessory structure square footage overages. From 1997 to 2001, the City has granted approximately 12 conditional use permits for accessory structure square footage overages. Providing a means for Mr. Lind to park his vehicles and equipment indoors is a substantial overage in accessory building space but it would possibly resolve several outstanding code enforcement issues. In the event that Charles was not able to construct the detached accessory building, he would be responsible for providing a Class V parking pad under all vehicles and screening the commercial vehicles to a degree of 75% from adjacent neighbors and public roads.' Screening may consist of existing vegetation, a privacy fence or a combination of both. In the event that the property were to change ownership in the future, the excessive overage of accessory garage space on the property may be appealing for a commercial operation to locate on the property. The Planning Commission met on August 7, 2001, to review the conditional use permit request and hold a public hearing. During the public hearing, several residents voiced their displeasure with Mr. Lind's history of accumulating private use and commercial use equipment and vehicles. The neighbors are concerned that Mr. Lind has already exhausted his accessory structure space on the property and allowing the accessory structure square footage overage on the property could provide an opportunity for Mr. Lind to accumulate additional vehicles and equipment. The Planning Commission is recommending denial of the conditional use permit based on findings of fact. The Planning Commission stated their concern is that the conditional use permit would be a short-term remedy that could create long term problems. The Planning Commission is also concerned with setting a precedent in granting substantial overages to accessory building space allotments for uses other than farm related activities. Mayor Gamec inquired if all of the equipment would be able to be stored inside if the building is constructed. Mr. Lind replied yes. Mayor Gamec stated that the major concern of his neighbors was that Mr. Lind would add additional equipment once the structure is constructed. He inquired if it was possible to include a stipulation in the approval that everything would have to be stored inside. City Attorney Goodrich replied yes. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that: the property owner has indicated that the structure would have standard siding with asphalt shingles and inquired if that would be included in the conditional use permit. City Council/August 28, 2001 Page 23 of 36