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Approved Public Hearings: SP 05-17 Special Use Permit for a proposed detached garage larger than 624 sq. ft. Consideration of a special use permit to allow a garage larger than 624 sq. ft. on a single family th lot at 557 5 Avenue. Section 4-530 (K) states that any structure larger than 624 square feet is subject to approval of a Special Use Permit. The Applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow the existing 26’x 46’ detached garage (1,196 sq. ft.) to remain. The applicant is proposing to construct a single family house on the lot which will bring the property into conformance with the city’s zoning ordinance. O’Brien inquired if the drive way was brought into conformance if the existing garage would be accessible. Pat Siwek-Murzyn, the owner of the property, stated that there will be a twenty-two foot swing clearance even after the setback is met, so there should be no problem accessing the garage and the existing house has a tuck under garage. Schiferl asked staff what would happen if the house could not be brought into compliance by the end of June. Fernelius replied that the applicant would be in non-compliance with the special use permit, which would then go back before the Council who would have the opportunity to re-look at the special use permit and possibly grant an extension. Siwek-Murzyn stated that she was not aware of the June 20 dead line; the storm caused delays with getting the project underway, and does not believe that they will be able to have the house completed by that time. Fernelius stated that the dead line is the staff’s recommendation, but that the Commission can suggest a different date. O’Brien stated that he believes that August 30 would be better dead line. Siwek-Murzyn replied that they would be very comfortable with that date and they would be able to meet that dead line. Howard asked if the staff had received any calls regarding this building, and if the Commission would be recommending demolition of the garage. Fernelius replied that the staff had received no calls regarding the garage, but staff had, through the course of doing research for building permit, discovered that the garage exceeded the zoning regulations. After consulting with the City’s attorney, it was recommended that the City obtain a Special Use Permit acknowledging the garage. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion by Baker, Second O’Brien by to MOTION CARRIED. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion by Schiferl, second by Zisla to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED RECOMMENDINGAPPROVAL SP 05-17 with the following condition: RESOLUTION OF 1. The property is brought into conformance by constructing a single family house no later than August 31, 2006. MOTION APPROVED. 5 Ayes, 0 Nay. Public Hearing: SP 05-16 Special Use Permit for Beisswenger’s Hardware Store – Sign Plans I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2006\1-17-2006.doc