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I --- > ... ',.. --r- - - -~ - ~i./'~ i I . Planninl! Commission iVlinutes Pa2:e 5 08/02195 I Mr. Ringwald nmed this application was receiv.ed prior to July 1, 1995 and does not have a specmc deadline for action by tile City. .. I A . . Chair Erickson inquired if lheapplicant could increase the garage as long as the nonconforming portion is not augmented. Mr. Ringwald indicated this was correct, ind staff reels a variance is not I necessary. YIr. Ringwald read Section'IX, Subpart I. regarding. nonconforming uses. . Commissioner Sand inquired ir lhe exact locanon of garage as it relates to the side property line is I known'; Mr. Ringwald indicated tbere has not been a survey, so it is nm known. Mr. Doug Swanson, 3232 New Brighton Road, the applicant provided the Planning CommiSSIOn I with a wrinen presentation regarding their request. He noted they understand the need for building ordinance. However, tiley fuel that replacing an agmg garage VVlth a more improved structure on the existing site would only serve to enhance lhe property, nO! detract from It. The ten root setback I ordinance does nm seem reasonable given the existing site, conditions surrounding it and economic differences. I Mr. Swanson indicated he is unable 10 use lhe current garage, it is 20 feet by 20 feet and his truck does not fit in the garage. He noted the structure is aging rapidly, the wiring is outdated, there is no I - insulauon, one garage door opens with great difficulty, the other does not open at ail, the roof needs to be replaced, the floor is crumbling, and the entire fuundation is sinking. I Commissioner Larson asked for c1arrlication of the size of structure the applicant wishes to construct. Mr. Swanson noted the dimensions would be 22 feet by 32 feet. I Mr. Swanson also noted if the structure is put at the current setback the edge would obstruct the view from his living room window I CommiSSIOner Larson inquired if the applicanl could adjust the building to the nonh. \;[r. Swanson indicated it still would obstruct tile view from the living room window. I Commissioner Rye gave an example of a design that would nm encroach or add to the nonconforming wall, but would add depth to one side of the garage, he inquired if the applicanr would be able to use lhis design. Mr. Swanson indicated there is a grade change to the north and it would be diffiC'..llt, I although possible, but it was his understanding that he could nO! alter the existing structure. ,.:e ''...,....:r.:...'7'...:SSiC;-:-=~S ::e:c ':lSC;,,;,SSi(:", -:n ";.J.T::OU:::i- cp~:(:r:s .l\':J.ll.lC:2: .2'::-:' .;;:sc.;.;:::s ;-;::;;:.:.:c.:=-:; ::...:-:::::.;:-:::;-::-...:.-'":; I uses. Commissioner Larson inquired iflhe applicant could have a survey done, so lhe Planning Commission I could review the actual footage needed. Mr. Swanson indicated he could have a survey done. I . I