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. . . Page 7 Planning Commission Minutes May 23, 1989 Following the discussion Commissioner Schroeder indicated the applicant could have a hardship considering the shape and size of the lot. All the homes were built before there were regulations. In this particular case, I feel there may be a hardship from the standpoint of a need for fast exiting by the homeowner taking care of his supplemental job he has as an ambulance driver and fire fighter. Therefore, I have to vote in favor of the request. Mr. Olsen was in agreement with Mr. Schroeder. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MIKE TRUNNELL BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT AS OUTLINED IN STAFF'S MEMO: 1. THE INABILITY TO CONSTRUCT A TWO CAR GARAGE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A HARDSHIP. 2. ALL PROPERTIES ALONG SIMONET DRIVE ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONSTRAINTS AND THIS PARCEL IS NOT UNIQUE IN NATURE. SAME 3. ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION ALONG SIMONET DRIVE HAS BEEN REQUIRED TO MEET THE 30 FT. FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT. 4. THE APPLICANT MADE A CONSCIOUS DECISION TO PURCHASE A HOME WITH ONE GARAGE STALL. 5. BY ALLOWING THE VARIANCE, VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND SNOW PLOWING MAY BE OBSTRUCTED. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-2. Commissioners Olson and Schroeder voted against the motion. At this time a short recess was taken. 10. Conditional Use Permit by Larry Roh1f/P.H. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator left the table at this time because the applicant was his brother. Mr. Rohlf did not want his presence as Building and Zoning Administrator perceived as a personal interest conflict. Chairman Kimball read the standards for a conditional use permit. Chairman Kimball indicated that in order for a conditional use permit to be granted the seven standards must be met. Chairman Kimball opened the public hearing. Steve Bjork, Zoning Assistant, indicated the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a mini storage facility in the R-3 zone. The Zoning Administrator indicated that Counci1member Schuldt had contacted City Staff regarding his concern with this request. Gene Schuldt was present to discuss his concern regarding this issue. Mr. Schuldt gave some background information on when m1n1 storage was before the City Council a few months ago as an ordinance amendment. When this was before the City Council we were thinking in terms of mini storage around apartment buildings, such as Larry Morrell's property.