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Case #3: Public Hearing - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed the Total Amount of Accessory Structure Square Footage; Case of Jeffrey Sigler Chairperson Nixt closed the regular portion of the Planning Commission meeting at 8:17 p.m. in order to call the public hearing to order. Public Hearing Chairperson Nixt called the public hearing to order at 8:17 p.m. Presentation Associate Planner Dalnes stated on May 6, 2007, the City received a request from Jeff Sigler for an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to increase the overage for accessory structure square footage at the property located at 17151 Baugh St. N.W. The original CUP granted in 1999 allows Mr. Sigler to maintain a total of 7,240 square feet of accessory structure space, which resulted in an overage of 2,140 square feet. Since 1999, accessory space maximums have increased slightly; therefore Mr. Sigler's property has a current overage of 1,940 square feet. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the existing CUP to allow for the construction of an approximately 10,000 square -foot addition to his existing riding arena. This building would serve as a storage area for multiple trailers and mechanical equipment. Currently, this equipment is stored outdoors on a bituminous surface that surrounds the existing riding arena. Ms. Dalnes advised at this time, the subject property has a 1,104 square foot attached garage, a 1,200 square foot horse stable, and a 5,100 square foot riding arena, for a total of 7,404 square feet. of accessory space. Additionally, there is a very substantial green house on the property that is estimated to be approximately 2,500 square feet, including about an acre of outdoor planting areas and potted plants. Because the green house is temporary in nature, it does not factor into the total allowable accessory structure square footage. It is unclear the nature of the use of this property. There is significant greenhouse activity on the parcel. However, the applicant has stated that no business activity is being conducted from the residence or the property. Associate Planner Dalnes indicated staff is concerned that granting the request to construct an additional 9,840 square feet of accessory structure square footage will negatively impact the surrounding properties and the residential nature of the neighborhood. Despite the assertion that the applicant is not conducting any type of business from the property at this time, the construction of a total of more than 17,000 square feet of garage space significantly increases the likelihood that business will be conducted in these buildings into the future. Therefore, Staff is not recommending approval of the CUP for an additional 9,840 square feet of accessory structure space. Commissioner Brauer left the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Citizen Input —191—