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traffic. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Wilke, to continue the hearing on PF3329 to September 12, 2001. (The Planning commission received a written continuance request, dated August 8, 2001, from the applicant). Chair Rhody explained that the applicant and staff asked for additional information to complete and/or correct the staff report, requesting a continued hearing to September 12, 2001. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 6(b) Planning File 3325: A request by Fred and Laurie Boucher for a Variance from Section 1004.01 A5 (Overall Area) of the Roseville City Code to allow construction of a 1,008 square foot detached garage. This request is in addition to a previously requested variance (Section 1004.01A3) and a conditional use permit. This property is located at 1166 Laurie Road and is legally as: Lot 9, Block 2, Golden Oaks, Ramsey County, MN (PID #102923440050). Chair Rhody opened the hearing and requested Thomas Paschke to provide a verbal summary of the project report dated August 8, 2001. Fred and Laurie Boucher wish to construct a 1,008 square foot detached garage at 1166 Laurie Road. In order to do this, two variances and a conditional use permit are necessary. The Planning Commission in July recommended approval of one variance and the conditional use permit. Since the Commission action, one additional variance (accessory building size in comparison to house size) has become necessary from Section 1 004.01A5 of the Roseville City Code. Staff conducted a field inspection and determined that the house measured 26 feet by 30 feet or 832 square feet. This does not meet the Code requirement of Section 1 004.01A5, thus an additional variance is necessary for the Boucher's to proceed forward with their plans. Mr. Paschke noted the overall impact of this proposal is an addition of 56 square feet because of the smaller size of the 832 square feet. Staff recommended approval. Member Traynor asked if property values would be affected by the proposal. Thomas Paschke noted the staff could find no decline in value of surrounding properties. Member Duncan asked if the City Code prohibited four-car garages (no). Thomas Paschke noted that the size of the lot and structure limit the number of stalls. Member Mulder asked if the owner could build an 832 square foot building and a 120 square foot garden shed (yes). The applicants are requesting a 56 square foot variance to combine two buildings into one. The applicant had no comment. Chair Rhody closed the hearing. Member Olson stated there is a problem identifying the hardship for the variance. Thomas Paschke read the definition of a "hardship". Member Duncan asked if the four-car garage is reasonable. Thomas Paschke explained what might be practical and reasonable. The goal of staff was to minimize the number of buildings on the site. Member Mulder noted that the hardships are subjective and that this site is unique because the combination building was a better solution than what the Code allows. Member Olson noted that hardship does not need to be granted to make the house larger than thegarage. She opposed the proposal. Member Cunningham asked for details of the height of the building (it can be no more than 15 feet at the roof mid-point). The peak is now 12 feet; the peak of the house is 15 feet and the peak of the garage will be 15 feet.