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. . . Memo to City CouncillCU99-lcc February 16, 1999 Page 2 a trailer overnight and over weekends, and this parking is proposed for the new class V pole barn driveway. The existing attached garage may be converted into living space after the pole barn is constructed. Allor part of the existing driveway would remain and would be connected to the new pole barn driveway. Existine Conditions The lot has a 50' power-line easement crossing the southern edge of the property. A septic field lies behind the house near the proposed pole barn location. Structures need to be outside of the easement and at least ten feet away from the septic field. An existing shed sits to the south of the driveway and is likely to be removed when a pole barn is constructed. Outside Storaee Presently, the applicant is storing personal equipment and other items (lawn mowers, lawn furniture, snowmobiles, welding supplies etc.) adjacent the house and in the yard. The applicant is prepared to remove unwanted debris to the City's spring clean-up, however, the City's code compliance officer, would like the remaining items to be contained indoors in a shed or garage. Presently, there have been no nuisance complaints filed against the applicant. Existine Veeetation The site is nearly treeless. The properties to the north and south have mature vegetation that effectively screens them from this site. The property to the east has significant vegetation, however it is not yet large enough to create a screen. The property across the street is a farm with no vegetative screen, however it will likely be single family homes in the near future. Accessory Structures The applicant is allowed two accessory structures and 3000 sq. ft. of accessory structure and attached garage area. The proposed pole barn and existing attached garage and shed appear to be close to or under the maxim urn allowable structure area. \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\ccmmo\cu99-1 cc.doc