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Member Duncan stated vehicles and toys look better inside a garage. Member Wilke concurred and supported. Member Cunningham supported Member Olson's perspective. The precedent was a concern. Member Cunningham was opposed to the variance. Chair Rhody recommended viewing each variance on its merits and uniqueness. Member Mulder spoke in favor. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Rhody, to recommend approval of a 176 square foot variance from Section 1004.01 A5 to allow construction of a detached accessory building 1,008 square feet in size for property located at 1166 Laurie Road, based on the comments and findings in Section 3, 4, and 5 of the project report dated August 8, 2001. Ayes: 5, Wilke, Duncan, Mulder, Rhody, Traynor Nays: 2, Cunningham, Olson Motion carried 5-2. 6(c) Planning File 3333: A request by Roseville Covenant Church for a Variance from Section 1 004.02A4 of the Roseville City Code to allow use of a home, closer than 30 feet from adjacent residential uses, for church purposes. The property is located at 1380 County Road C2. Chair Rhody opened the hearing and requested Thomas Paschke to provide a verbal summary of the project report dated July 11, 2001. Roseville Covenant Church is requesting a 23-foot variance from Section 1 004.02A4 of the City Code to establish a church use in structure closer than 30 feet to an adjacent residential lot. Roseville Covenant Church, 2865 Hamline Avenue, intends to purchase the property (a duplex) at 1380 and 1382 County Road C2 for the utilization of church office and storage. The property is zoned R-2, Two Family Residence District; located in Planning District 3; and given a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation of Low Density Residential. Mr. Paschke noted this is a pre-existing, permitted condition. Moving the structure to meet the setback is unreasonable. He recommended approval. Member Mulder asked if the Church could add on to the site. (The Church can use all of the structure, but to change the structure, the Church must meet the Code). Member Wilke asked if the Church is tax exempt; does the property become tax-exempt? (yes); assessments do apply. The applicant had no comment. Merle Grundum, 2280 Sheldon, was opposed to the Church taking over the property because of church property maintenance including weeds and screening HVAC. Chair Rhody closed the hearing. Member Wilke recounted how HVAC on the north side of the building was not favorably reviewed in prior years. Staff must review the existing site and conditions attached to the Church. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Wilke, to recommend approval of the request by Roseville Covenant Church for a 23-foot variance to Section 1 002.02A4 of the Roseville City Code, based on the comments and findings in Section 3 of the project report dated August 8, 2001. Ayes: Rhody, Cunningham, Traynor, Wilke, Olson, Duncan, Mulder Nays: None Motion carried 7-0.