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July 28, 2020 Page 4 of 6 2. Consider Resolution approving a four foot front yard setback variance and a three foot side yard setback variance for a second story addition at 1684 Peninsula Drive. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Allen to adopt a Resolution making Findings of Fact and Approving a Nonconforming Use Variance to Authorize Construction of an Addition to the Home located at 1684 Peninsula Drive. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated Samuel Hickman is seeking to place a second story addition above the existing home at 1684 Peninsula Drive. The existing home is one of the older structures on Peninsula Drive, and was originally a cabin that’s been added on to over the years. The location of the old cabin has always been within what are now required front and side yard setbacks. The second story addition would expand the structure upwards, but would not increase either of the existing legal nonconformities. Staff has not identified any ways in which this proposed addition would create any issues. It was noted the Planning Commission reviewed this item at their July 21st meeting and recommended approval based on the findings of fact and recommended conditions. Councilmember Jacobsen stated this was a unique request given the fact the stairs would run right to the property line. He noted the City does not have specific language that addressed stairs at property lines. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported this was the case and noted the adjacent property owner was comfortable with the request. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 3. Consider a Resolution approving a Special Use Permit to Authorize an Accessory Structure in Excess of 624 Square Feet at 2082 Cedar Drive. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Fynewever to adopt a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit to Authorize an Accessory Structure in Excess of 624 Square Feet at 2082 Cedar Drive. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated Paul & Julia Botzet purchased the partially vacant property at 2176 Cedar Drive, and are in the process of building a new home (the former home was lost to a fire a number of years ago). As part of the project, the new owners will be remodeling an existing garage to match the new home, and as part of that process, they would like to place a small 240 square foot addition off the back of the garage for a workshop. Because the resulting structure would exceed 624 square feet in size, a special use permit is necessary. It was noted the Planning Commission reviewed this item at their July 21st meeting and recommended approval based on the findings of fact and recommended conditions. Councilmember Jacobsen stated he believed this was a great addition and he applauded the property owner for upgrading this property. He indicated he would be supporting the proposed Special Use Permit. Mayor Johnson commented garage expansions were sometimes cause for concern but noted this expansion would be for person use. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated this was the case and noted one of the conditions for approval was that the garage space could not be used to run a business. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consider Resolution approving a four foot front yard setback variance and a three foot side yard setback variance for a second story addition at 1684 Peninsula Drive. 3. Consider a Resolution approving a Special Use Permit to Authorize an Accessory Structure in Excess of 624 Square Feet at 2082 Cedar Drive.