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Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Look, to adopt Resolution #07- 06-151 to adopt findings of fact #0796 relating to the request for an amendment Conditional Use Permit for Armstrong Kennels. Councilmember Elvig stated he is delighted with Mr. Delaney's fair and is happy he has continued to do it. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Look, Dehen, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution #07- 06-152 to approve the request for an amendment to the Armstrong Kennels Conditional.use Permit, based on findings of fact. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Dehen, Jeffrey, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #8: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed the Total Amount of Accessory Structure Square Footage: Case of Jeffrey Sigler Associate Planner Daines stated the applicant, Mr. Jeff Sigler, has requested 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 Street NW. 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 1,404 square feet. Mr. Sigler is requesting an amendment to the existing CUP to allow for the construction of a 9,840 square-foot addition to his existing 5,100 square foot riding arena. In addition to the riding arena the subject property has aI, 1 04 square foot attached garage and a 1,200 square foot horse stable, for a total of 7,404 square feet of accessory space. Additionally, there is a very substantial green house on the property, estimated to be approximately 2,500 square feet. Because the green house is temporary in nature, it does not factor into the total allowable accessory structure square footage. Associate Planner Daines advised staff is concerned that granting the request to construct an additional 9,840 square feet of accessory structure space will negatively impact the surrounding properties and the residential nature of the neighborhood. While the site is bordered by street on three sides, it is situated on the edge of a residential 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 17,244 square feet of garage space significantly increases the likelihood that business will be conducted in these buildings in the future. Therefore, staff is not recommending approval of the CUP for an additional 9,840 square feet of accessory structure space. Ms. Daines stated the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the request for an 1l,244 square foot overage to the current city code restrictions, as long as landscaping screening along Armstrong Boulevard is incorporated. The primary reasoning was the desire to enclose City Council / June 26, 2007 Page 13 of 38