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Planning and Zoning Commission <br />July 6, 2004 <br />Meeting Minutes <br />2. Mr. Peter Despen of 1688 Heritage Street <br />Peter Despen of 1688 Heritage addressed the Commission and indicated he was told by <br />Staff that he could only build a 20 x 20 garage and he would like to build a 26 x 28. He <br />then said he has a half acre lot and letters from the neighbors indicating they do not have <br />an issue with it. <br />The Commission discussed his request and informed him that in order to grant a variance <br />he would need to meet the hardship requirements and they do not see that he would meet <br />them. <br />Mr. Despen said he feels that the fact that the neighbors do not care should be taken into <br />consideration. He then commented that he feels it is discriminatory that swimming pools <br />can be half the size of the back yard but a garage is limited to 2%. <br />3. Mr. Jeff Nottum of 7238 Main Street <br />Mr. Jeff Nottum addressed the Commission and explained that he has the option of <br />purchasing 75 feet of property to add to his and then he would have 118 feet plus 75 feet <br />and asked whether he would have enough square footage for two lots. <br />The Commission discussed the request and suggested that Mr. Nottum meet with Mr. <br />Palzer to determine how his property fits within the ordinance requirements. <br />4. Mr. Sheldon Frank <br />Mr. Sheldon Frank of 7313 Old Mill Road addressed the Commission and indicated he is <br />interested in purchasing a lot on Peltier Lake Drive and he has been told that the lot does <br />not meet City lot size requirements. He then asked whether he would be allowed to build <br />on the property or whether he would need a variance. <br />Chair Hanson recommended checking with the DNR for setback requirements from the <br />Lake. <br />Council Liaison Broussard Vickers recommended contacting Mr. Palzer to determine <br />how the ordinance would apply to that particular lot. She then said that she does not <br />think the City can prevent someone from building on a previously platted lot but, it would <br />be nonconforming and that may cause an issue for someone getting a mortgage because, <br />if it were destroyed, it could not be rebuilt. <br />VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />1. Ordinance #4 – New Format <br />Ms. Moore-Sykes reviewed the memo from City Attorney Hoeft and noted that it is his <br />recommendation that the City does not need to make any changes to Ordinance #4 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br />