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Case #2: Adopt Ordinance to Rezone Certain Property from B-1 Business to R-1 Rural Residential; Case of C. Thomas Austin Zoning Administrator Frolik reminded Council that on August 13, 1996, they adopted findings of fact and introduced an ordinance to rezone the Tom Austin parcel from B-1 Business to R-1 Rural Residential in order that he may resume a residential use of the property in a newly constructed home. This ordinance is being presented for formal adoption. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Ordinance //96-15 rezoning certain property in Section 19 from B-1 Business to R-1 Rural Residential. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Motion carried. Councilmember Beahen aye Councilmember Zimmerman aye Mayor Hardin aye Councilmember Beyer aye Councilmember Peterson absent Case 03: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Metal Accessory Building on Less Than 2.5 Acres; Case of Brian Wetterlind Zoning Administrator Frolik explained that on July 15, 1996, the City received an application from Brian Wetterlind for a conditional use permit to construct an oversized metal accessory building on less than 2.5 acres on his property at 16171 Llama Street NW. City Code establishes a threshold of 2.5 acres in order for residential property owners to have the metal pole barn type accessory structure. Parcels less than 2.5 acres in size are restricted to a total of 1,664 square feet of garage and accessory building space. Mr. Wetterlind's property is 2.4 acres is size and he is requesting permission to construct a 1,350 square foot metal accessory building on the site that will bring his total garage and accessory building space to 2,098 square feet. The parcels adjacent to Mr. Wettedind to the west, north and east are at least 2.5 acres in size. They qualify for metal accessory buildings and their garage and accessory building space allotments range from 2,664 square feet to 5,664 square feet. She continued that Mr. Wetterlind's site is located in a heavily forested area and the proposed location of the structure would be well screened from neighboring properties and the road. The Planning Commission conducted the public heating and there were no comments submitted at the hearing. The applicant did provide the City with copies of letters of support from three neighboring property owners. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolution//96-08-204 adopting Findings of Fact/g)407 relating to Brian Wetterlind's request for a conditional use permit for an oversized accessory structure. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer and Beahen. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberPeterson. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolution g96-08-205 approving Mr. Wetterlind's request for a conditional use permit and declare terms of same. City Council/August 27, 1996 Page 8 of 17