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City Council Regular Meeting - 11/28/05 Minutes - Page 32 no variance was required, there was no need to define hardship. Councilmember Kough sought clarification, provided by staff, on the building height; visibility obstructions; and code compliance. The applicant was available; there were no questions of the applicant by the public or City Council. Councilmember Ihlan, from a policy standpoint, disagreed with findings of the Planning Commission; and spoke in opposition to encouraging maximum garage size of four stalls or greater; and advised she would not support a motion for approval. Councilmember Kough advised that the applicant had a right to build the structure; and in some instances, improvements were made in storage of machinery and equipment being contained, rather than stored outside. [9.1] Kough moved, Klausing seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10355 entitled, "A Resolution Approving a Conditional User Permit for Terrance Fenne, 910 W Highway 36, in Accordance with Section 1013 of the Roseville City Code, allowing a 1,008 Square Foot Detached Accessory Structure in the Rear Yard (PF 3691). Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the motion; with some ambivalence; opining he was not a fan of big garages and was concerned with the impact to the neighborhood; but noted that he was supporting the motion as the CUP was only for an additional 6 feet.in depth for the garage. Mayor Klausing also noted the applicant's consideration of positioning the structure to minimally impact green space and preserve trees, both items that the Council had spoken in favor of pursuing. Mayor Klausing also noted the applicant's intent to convert existing garage space into living space; a compelling consideration in the City Council's efforts to encourage property owners to invest in their homes and community and to maintain existing housing stock.