HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-10 CC Meeting Minutes Excerpt Denying Variance Request Page 6 -_City Coun„..1 Minutes 06/10/97 _
There was considerable discussion on the advantages and
disadvantages to vacating the street or keeping it for future
development. Councilmember Robert indicated she would like to
reserve an easement on the vacated street for future trail
purposes.
Councilmember Robert, seconded by Swenson, moved to amend item
"f" in the Planner's report to read, "A plan for grass plantings
and landscaping shall also be provided in all areas bordering the
parking lot subject to approval by Northwest Associates
Consultants." Carried 5 -0.
Curt Warren then asked the Council to consider eliminating the
gutter to allow for ease in plowing and maneuverability by
trucks. City Engineer Anderlik recommended that the City require
curbs, gutters, and catch basins to prevent erosion on the site.
Council was in consensus to accept Anderlik's recommendation.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve
the general plan of development contingent upon street vacation,
subject to the conditions stated in the Planner's Report as
earlier amended, subject to submittal of a site plan following
the City Engineer's recommendation on curb, gutter, and storm
sewer. Carried 5 -0.
Variance from Parking Pad Requirements - 14301 57th Street- Larry
Simonson & Joyce Erickson - Mayor Schaaf opened the public
hearing at 8:25 p.m. City Planner Teague reviewed the proposed
variance and reported that he could find no hardship to approve
the variance and recommended denial of the variance. Joyce
Erickson was present and indicated that the homeowners were
proposing what they thought was best for neighborhood aesthetics.
Councilmember Turnquist stated that maybe backyard storage is not
such a bad idea; it could get a lot of items out of the front
yard and be less conspicuous.
Former Councilmember Joe Carufel said that he was on the Council
when that ordinance was created and that its purpose was to
eliminate clutter in the backyard and to make vehicles visible to
the Police Department.
Hearing no further comment, Councilmember Robert, seconded by
Turnquist, moved to close the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.
Carried 5 -0.
Councilmember Robert, seconded by Beaudet, moved to deny the
variance on the grounds that there was no hardship. 3 -1 in favor
of denying the variance, with Mayor Schaaf abstaining and
Councilmember Turnquist voting against. Variance denied.