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between 10.1 and 19.9 acres in the R1 -a zoning district. The amendment would allow 6,000 square feet of accessory structure area on parcels of land between 20 and 39.9 acres in this same zoning district. Since the variance request was tabled at the October 16, 1995 Council meeting, Mr. Kramer has had time to look more closely at the available pole barns and the proposed ordinance amendment. After examining all of his options, Mr. Kramer decided to increase the size of his proposal from a 40 foot by 60 foot pole barn to a 40 foot by 72 foot pole barn. Mr. Kramer currently has a 12.37 acre parcel with: • a 23 foot by 26 foot (598 square foot) attached garage • a 40 foot by 60 foot (2,400 square foot) detached garage and • a 18 foot by 24 foot (432 square foot) shed The three existing accessory structures equal 3,430 square feet. The request is to add a • 40 foot by 72 foot (2,880 square foot) detached metal pole building. The total accessory structure area with all of the buildings would equal • 6,310 square feet, or • • 1,810 square feet greater than the ordinance allows. • However, the applicant has stated that if the variance is granted, he will remove the 432 square foot shed. The total accessory area would then equal • 5,878 square feet, which is still • 1,378 square feet greater than the ordinance allows. _ Staff advised Mr. Kramer that if he chose to combine his 12.37 acre parcel with his adjacent 9.18 acre parcel he would not need to apply for the variance if the proposed ordinance is approved. The combination of the two parcels would equal 21.55 acres and the proposed ordinance allows 6,000 square feet of accessory structure area. Although there is no cost to combine parcels, Mr. Kramer chose to keep the parcels separate and proceed with the variance request. Planning Commission Recommendation At the September 26, 1995, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission recommended denial of this variance because it did not meet the five conditions needed to grant a variance according to the City Ordinance. SAPLANN ING \KENDRA \V95 -8.DOC