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City Council Minutes March 21, 1983 Page Three COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO GRANT MR. KARST A CONDITIONAL USE PERM~T FOR THE PURPOSE OF. HAVING A MOBILE HOME ON HIS PROPERTY. TO BE TERMINATED AT THE END OF TWO YEARS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 9. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Accessory Use Setbacks - Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle indicated that in late 1982, the City Council asked that the Planning Commission consider amending the City's Zoning Ordinance to permit a setback of less than 600 feet for accessory buildings in the agricultural zone. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that the Planning Commission has recom- mended that the City Council reduce the accessory structure setback in the agricultural zone to 300 feet from any neighboring residence and to maintain the 600 feet from any residence in platted areas. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor of or opposed to the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he was in favor of keeping the setback requirements at 600 feet for accessory buildings in agricultural zones. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that in extreme cases, a variance or conditional use could be con- sidered. Discussion was carried on regarding the use of accessory buildings in agricultural zones with regard to noise or odor. Councilmember Gunkle indicated that she felt the setback should remain at 600 feet for animal use and that it could be less for other agricultural uses such as storage of crops or machinery. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that a variance could be granted in extreme cases or hardships. Mr. Rick Breezee, the City's Building and Zoning Administrator, discussed the Planning Commission recommendation regarding the altering of the setback require- ments from 600 feet to 300 feet. Mr. Breezee indicated that the Planning Com- mission vote was 4-3 in favor of the amendment to 300 feet based on the fact that the A-I zoning principal use is agricultural. Mayor Hinkle indicated that if the land is used for agricultural purposes, there would generally be enough space to have a 600 foot setback without causing a problem. Councilmember Gunkle indicated that she felt the 600 foot setback was too restrictive. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that he could understand the argument on both sides, but felt the 600 foot setback was a reasonable number for a setback in an agricultural zone. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that it would be impossible to adopt an ordinance to suit everyone's needs and that the City Council must decide what is best for the general public. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO DENY THE NEW PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING ACCESSORY US'~ETj3A.cKS. COWCILMEMB'ER ';E:N~STROW SECON:EJEDTHE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL OPPOSED.