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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting — September 19, 2017 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Erin Nichols-Matkaiti, Commissioners Nasreen Fynewever, Ben Jones, Dania Miwa, and Melissa Murphy Absent: Commissioners Steve Danger and Jeanne Frischman Also Present: Janice Gundlach- Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director, and Brian Strub-Councilmember Agenda Review: There were no changes to the agenda. Minutes from July 18, 2017: Motion by Commissioner Miwa, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to approve the July 18, 2017 meeting minutes as presented. Approved 5-0. Council Action: Councilmember Strub explained the Council was currently working on the 2018 budget and noted a preliminary tax levy and budget was approved on Tuesday, September 121H Public Hearing: (A) Heinen Contracting, acting on behalf of Tim & Shelly Rees, request a Special Use Permit to construct a detached garage in excess of 624 SF at 854 7th Avenue NW. Planning Director Janice Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting consideration of a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a new detached garage in excess of 624 SF at 854 7th Avenue NW. The property currently contains a single-family home with a 14' x 20' or 280 SF detached garage. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing detached garage prior to constructing the proposed garage. The proposed detached garage will be 26' x 34' or 884 SF. All existing and proposed setbacks and accessory structure requirements of Chapter 4 of the Zoning Code are met. It was noted the neighborhood had five other detached garages. Staff recommended approval of the Special Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The garage is constructed consistent with the plans submitted and attached to the Planning Report. 2. The exterior materials and colors match/compliment the home. 3. No commercial or home occupation activity shall be conducted within the proposed garage or any other accessory buildings on the property. Commissioner Fynewever thanked staff for identifying the fact that there were five other detached garages in the neighborhood. She asked when the applicant would begin construction on the garage. Tim Rees, 854 7th Avenue NW, explained construction would begin as soon as he received all approvals from the City.