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Regular City Council Minutes - 9/22/03 Page 6 Council questions and discussion included current needs and future plans; access issues from the existing to the detached garage; screening materials; design of roofing to match existing structures; and materials planned for the surface area between structures. Tim Cook, 911 Parker Avenue (neighbor) Mr. Cook spoke in support of Mr. Santanni' s request, recognizing the purpose of the ordinance under ordinary circumstances and the uniqueness of this situation. Mr. Cook opined that the Council needed to consider the options available in attracting younger families into older homes and neighborhoods and encouraging their longevity in the neighborhoods. Mr. Santanni continued his presentation, stating that he had pride in the home, as it had been built by his grandfather, and he planned to stay in the home, but it needed to accommodate the family's needs. Renee Santanni, (co-applicant) Ms. Santanni encouraged Council support of the Variance; rationalizing that if their house was a rambler, it would not have created a problem; that they do plan to build onto the house in the future, which would make it comply with current ordinance, but that additional garage space was a priority now, given the small attached garage in relationship to a majority of to day's vehicles. Councilmember Kough recognized the uniqueness of this property, and opined his lack of support in denying the motion. Councilmember Klausing recognized the difficulty in making a decision related to this request, in balancing the City's desire to encourage investment in properties, while preserving neighborhood aesthetics. Councilmember Klausing observed that, while he was generally willing to defer to the recommendation of the Planning Commission, he did acknowledge that there's a unique situation on this