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<br />Mr. Teny Sweeney, 7154 Brian Drive, suggested Council follow the recommendation of <br />the Planning and Zoning Committee as the Committee had voted by majority to <br />recommend granting the variance. He then indicated that he agreed that the development <br />is unique and allowing the improvement would enhance the property and the City overall. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilharber indicated that Council should consider the decision of the majority of the <br />Planning Committee members not just one member. He then noted the vote taken was <br />four to two to grant the variance. He further inqicated he feels the variance is warranted <br />in this situation. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg indicated that Council does not have a problem with the garage but said <br />Council is required to apply the state mandated requirements for the granting of a <br />varIance. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg questioned how large the garage could be if it were attached to the <br />house. Mr. Palzer indicated that a 3,000 square foot garage would be allowed. <br /> <br />Council Member Travis indicated that a variance is a tool that is available to the City for <br />use when needed. He then indicated that he feels hardship has been demonstrated in this <br />case. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that the City granted a variance for a <br />resident due to the shape of the lot and the creek running through it which caused a <br />hardship. <br /> <br />Council Member Travis stated he felt that a variance is a tool that could be used and used <br />wisely. <br /> <br />Ms. Nelson indicated she felt Mr. and Mrs. Bates were entitled to a refund of the $175 as <br />the City is now changing the ordinance instead of granting them a variance. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that the $175 fee is used to pay for the <br />costs associated with mailing the notices and publishing in the newspaper. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilharber indicated that previous councils have granted a lot of variances and they <br />have not been all that bad. <br /> <br />Mr. Bates told Council they need a garage before winter and, if denied, would build one <br />anyway. Mayor Swedberg advised Mr. Bates not to build the garage without obtaining a <br />permi 1. <br /> <br />City Attorney Hoeft suggested attaching the garage to the house with a breezeway in <br />order to eliminate the need for a variance. <br /> <br />Mr. Bates indicated that footings would be required which would add to the cost of the <br />structure significantly. <br /> <br />Page 8 of 29 <br />