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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: NAN Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: 1. Purpose. This application is regarding a new oversized accessory building to be constructed streetward of the house. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on August 24, 2023 and considered to be complete on September 1, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expired on October 31, 2023. 3. Background/ Summary. The applicant is proposing to construct a new oversized accessory building to be used as a barn, streetward of the proposed principal building. The subject property is 29 acres in size and the front lot line has been determined to be Stubbs Bay Road due to the length of the frontage. The Code does not permit oversized accessory buildings streetward of the principal building. The proposed barn is 2,800 square feet and therefore considered to be oversized. The proposed barn will be set back approximately 800 feet from Stubb Bay Road and not visible from the road. The applicant has indicated that a land trust on the property limits the location of buildings on the property to the northwest corner of the property. Furthermore, the barn location was chosen due to the proximity of the horse fields and pastures. A variance is being requested for the proposed location of the barn being placed streetward of the principal building. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On September 18, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, no public comments were made. The applicant noted barn will support the agricultural use of the land. The Commission discussed to visual impacts of the barn from the street views and notes to extensive setback from the road. The Commission reviewed the application and voted 6 to 0 on a motion to approve the requested variance as applied. Video of the Planning Commission meeting is at available on the city website to refence the discussion. 5. Public Comment. Staff received 2 neighbor support letters prior to the Planning Commission. These letters were not included in the original Planning Commission packet and are available as Exhibit C. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to adopt Resolution No. 7409 Exhibits A. Draft Resolution No. 7409 B. Proposed Plans C. Neighbor Support Letters D. PC Staff Report 9/18/2023 References PC Exhibits 9/18/2023 A. Application B. Practical Difficulties Form C. Narrative Item No.: 13 Date: October 9, 2023 Item Description: LA23-000052, Revis Stephenson, 3760 Watertown Road, Variance Resolution No. 7409 Presenter: Natalie Nye Planner Agenda Section: Consent Agenda