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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 20, 2003 Page 7 Commissioner Offerman asked if the proposed garage meets the required setbacks and if there was adequate room to park a vehicle on the driveway. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the applicant is proposing an i8-foot setback which meets the minimum requirement, and that an i8-foot driveway is adequate for parking a vehicle. Commissioner Anderson stated that he would like to see more details for the proposed garage. Ms. McPherson stated that staff did not feel it was necessary for the applicant to provide more detailed drawings for such a simple project. Commissioner Lemke stated that he was satisfied with the information provided and recommended approval of the project. COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY GUARDIAN ANGELS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORONO SHORES PUD AGREEMENT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE, CASE NO. CU 03-23, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE BUILDING SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING AND FIRE CODES. 2. IF THE GARAGE IS TO BE EXPANDED FOR ANY REASONS, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FORAN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. COMMISSIONER LEMKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Chair Pederson re-joined the Commission at this point. 5.7. Request by Contractors & Consultants. Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Outdoor Storage Associated with a Contracting Business and an Interim Use Permit for an Existing Residence. Case No. CD 03-22 Staff report by Planner Chris Leeseberg. Contractors and Consultants, Inc. requests a conditional use permit for outdoor storage related to a contracting business and an interim use permit for an existing residence. Mr. Leeseberg explained that the house is currently being rented by the former owner of the property until he finds a new location to reside. A portion of the residence will be used as office space and the remainder of the residence will also be converted to office space when the tenant moves out. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the scope of the business, location of the outdoor storage, proposed expansion area, and screening and landscaping issues. Staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Pederson asked for clarification of the ordinance regarding a caretaker residence in the Medium Industrial zoning district. Ms. McPherson reviewed the ordinance, stating that staff did not feel the situation met the criteria outlined in the ordinance. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Commissioner Offerman asked if the Ramsey residents were notified of the public hearing. Colin McGlone, applicant, stated that he obtained a list of property owners within 350' from Anoka County and the residents were notified. He noted that he also went to the neighbors