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on the subject property, but it will exceed the maximum single building size by 304 square feet. Ms. Frolik noted that the City has approved overages in single accessory structure size limits in the past. As required by City Code, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing. One letter was received from an adjacent neighbor who was not opposed to the proposed size of the Dvorak accessory building as long as it was built in accordance with City Code and Building Code. The Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the Dvorak's request. Councilmember Haas Steffen inquired if the Dvorak's are planning to use this for a business to which Mr. Dvorak replied no, it's strictly for storage. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to adopt Resolution #98-10-256 adopting Findings of Fact #0475 relating to a request from Stephen and Barbara Dvorak for a conditional use permit to exceed the maximum single accessory structure size allowed on parcels one acre or less in size. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Haas Steffen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to adopt Resolution #98-10-257 approving the issuance of a conditional use permit based on Findings of Fact #0475 and declaring terms of permit for an overage in single accessory structure size restrictions. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Haas Steffen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #3: Request for a Home Occupation Permit to Establish a Dog Grooming Business in the R-1 Residential District; Case of Julie Kucia Zoning Administrator Frolik reported that on September 15, 1998, the City received an application from Julie Kucia for a home occupation permit to establish and operate a dog grooming business in her home at 16511 Yttrium Street NW. The subject property is approximately one acre in size and is zoned R-1 Rural Residential. The surrounding parcels are zoned R-1 Rural Residential. Ms. Frolik pointed out that Ms. Kucia is proposing to operate her business from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. She anticipates 20 clients per week and the business use will not exceed 20% of the gross floor area of the home. Ms. Kucia will be the sole employee. No exterior storage of equipment or materials is necessary. The dogs will be indoors at all times and the driveway is sufficient in length to provide off-street parking to customers. Similar requests for in-home pet grooming businesses have been granted in the past. A public hearing was conducted by the Planning Commission. One comment was in support of the request, one in support of the request provided there is no business sign displayed and two were in opposition to the request. The Planning Commission recommended approval with no signage. City Council/October 27, 1998 Page 5 of 13