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Member Traynor asked if the staff proposal is 4+ stalls (yes). Chair Mulder asked what the size would be if the garage met the required rear yard setback (approximately 45'). What would the height be? (approximately 17' to midpoint of roof truss) Is the garage to be higher than the house? (Yes, approximately on foot). Are the doors 22' x 10' doors? (Yes - for an RV storage). Member Traynor asked if a variance has been granted for a four-car garage? (Yes). Mr. Norris explained he runs a siding and window home-based occupation which requires storage space for Ford F350 truck and a large trailer. He also has a 24' camper (currently stored in yard) that would also be stored in the garage. The doors are 20' wide, 10' high. Equipment currently stored outdoors would be stored in the garage. Snelling Avenue would be blocked out from the neighborhood by the proposal. Chair Mulder asked if the home occupation is legal (Storage of vehicle and equipment is permitted, but fabrication or assembly in the garage would not be legal). Member Ipsen asked if the neighbors to the north have concerns? (No). Member Stone asked if a storage shed could be added. Thomas Paschke explained that a shed is possible under the Code and that a condition could be added to prohibit such shed. Member Traynor asked about total height. Mr. Norris responded that height would be similar to the house - within a foot or two. Member Peper asked what the exterior would be (Same brick material to a 4' height and vinyl siding that complements the building). Mrs. Norris said no windows or supplies are stored, only equipment and vehicles. Thomas Paschke reviewed the use on the premises and concluded that the business only stores vehicle and equipment, but the "paper work" is done in the house and meets the criteria of home occupation. Member Traynor asked if a commercial semi truck could be stored on the site (no). There is no crew working with the applicant or parking on the site. Mr. Norris asked for clarification of front setback (27 feet). Member Ipsen asked if the applicant objected to the staff report? Mr. Norris said he needs 20' wide drive and a 26' depth and a 60' width. The neighbors were contacted by the applicant and had no opposition. Member Peper noted that variances are increasing in size dramatically. The enormity of this addition will change the look of the home. Member Traynor said he appreciates the needs and the uniqueness of the home business. The impacts are primarily on the frontage road; neighbors appear to be okay with the proposal. This is a big garage. Member Blank said this creates a unique property configuration with next owner; this may become a problem property in future (small house, big garage). Member Ipsen reminded the Planning Commission that the Commission has been supportive of unique situations in the past. Chair Mulder accepts hardship related to the side setback created b the City. There is difficulty finding hardship for the rear setback, the garage would be reduced in size to 48 feet or less in width. The camper does not need to be stored on the site. The property is unique because of the exposure to Snelling Avenue. Member Bakeman explained that the height must be 15 feet for a detached structure - item "c" in staff report should be stricken from report. She also is concerned with the home occupation that stores scaffolding and pump jacks as a business equipment storage area in both the house and garage. Thomas Paschke stated that condition "c" should be removed because it does not apply to attached garages. Chair Mulder asked for clarification of the recommendation. Thomas Paschke stated that staff recommends approval of a 18' variance to Section 1004.02D4 (setback adjacent a public street) and a 9' variance to Section 1 004.02D5 (rear yard setback) to allow the construction of a 26' by 56' attached garage, based on the findings in the project report dated December 3, 2003, and contingent upon applicant's compliance with the following conditions: