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bedroom and storage space. Staff recommends if this <br />request were approved that the addition peak height bq' <br />no more than 21'. <br />James McKinnon, attorney for the objecting neighbors; <br />Stan & Betty Rudd of 601 Park Lane, was present with Mr, <br />& Mrs. Rudd. <br />Mr. McKinnon stated that the Rudd's are not opposed tl <br />the garage addition but are opposed to the extr! <br />addition above the garage which creates a tunnel and <br />massing effect upon his client's residence in addition <br />to obstructing their sunlight. He stated that this are <br />an already crowded area and feels that in this day an j <br />age the need for a two car garage is a valid hardship] <br />however there is no justification for a bedroom abovt <br />the garage. He stated there is no legitimate harshie <br />for the bedroom above and that this is actually twd <br />variance requests. <br />Mayor Butler stated that she has been to the propert; <br />and felt that obstruction of sunlight upon Rudd's dec <br />would be very minimal. She stated that she felt havin� <br />a 1 bedroom house was a hardship. <br />Councilmember Adams complimented the Schall's foi <br />presenting the entire picture to the Council. He felt <br />that the addition above the garage will indeed changl <br />the environment. I <br />Marty Bethke stated that they are only proposing <br />story -and -a -half not a full second story. <br />City Attorney Blatz stated that this is not twQ <br />• variances, as stated by Attorney McKinnon, it is and <br />variance request to build within the setback. She noted <br />that the Council must make findings on what the height] <br />should be if in fact the addition obstructs sunlight. <br />Mr. Schall submitted some photos to indicate light an <br />shade areas. Fie also noted that the building code doe <br />not allow him to put a second bedroom in their basement. <br />Councilmember Frahm stated that he felt Rudd's concern <br />were valid and the addition would impact their deck use <br />He stated that there may be alternatives for adding a <br />second bedroom such as dormer. He stated that he <br />would approve the garage only. <br />Councilmember Grabek stated the issue was only an <br />additional 6', and felt that the garage addition <br />(which the Rudd's do not object to) would alone create <br />closed -in effect. <br />City Administrator Dernhardson noted that a second stor <br />