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Zoning File #1059 August 13, 1986 Page 6 2. recommendation regarding mother-in-law apartment: Available Options a) approve conditional use permit alerting all future buyers as to the limitations on use of apartment and make such alterations to structure that would deny separate access to 2nd floor unit; b) ask that first floor be altered such that area can no longer function as independent separate residential unit - deny conditional use permt for guest apartment - require that structure be used only for single family use; 3. require that Building Department inspect foundation for structural soundness. September 17, 1986 Additional Comments and Planning Commission Recommendation: Additional Exhibits - Exhibit A - Planning Commission Minutes of 8/18/86 Exhibit B - Bjork letter As suggested by the Planning Commission, the applic .nt has submittel a letter reviewing, once again, the unique history of his mother's ownership and involvement with the property. In that same letter he lists specific harO,'iips and findings that he asks Council to consider prior to any formal action on the conditional use permit. 1. Bjork states that it would be unreasonable and economically not, feasible to upgrade the current structure to a single family residence on a abstandard lot adjacent to the County road and railroad tracks. 2. The non -conforming use and existing zoning prohibits coffnercial use of the property. 3. An approved home occ-,ipation may prove more of a zoning nightmare in this type of structure. a. The most. affected neighbors have voiced no objection to Mrs. Bjork's current application. one neighbor called the City to support any program that would allow the severely limited property to he upgraded.