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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1986 PAGE 2 Commissioner Eggert .advised that the North Suburban Access Corporation had made funds available to purchase equipment that would allow the City to video-tape City Council meetings as well as to be used for other City functions. The Administrator from the NSAC has determined what type of equipment would be needed. Ciernia moved, seconded by Baldwin, to defer the right of the City of Falcon Heights to hold a public hearing regarding the sale by Westinghouse of Group W Inc. and that such public hearing be held by the North Suburban Cable Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Van de North suggested that the insurance agent from the League of Cities, who provides the City coverage, should attend the next Council meeting. VARIANCE REQUEST FROM PAUL BAEHR, 1746 HOLTON, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DRIVEWAY TO THE SOUTH LOT LINE AND MOVE THE UTILITY POLE Paul Baehr, 1746 Holton, requested a variance to construct his driveway one foot from the property line and requested that the utility pole located on his property be moved to the property line. Discussion ensued regarding the placement of the utility pole, why the present location was chosen and the fact that it could be moved but would be at the expense of Mr. Baehr. Mr. Baehr advised that due to the location of his garage and the size of the vehicle he drives, he needs a large area for a turning radius. Baldwin reviewed the zoning ordinance and why variances were granted in the surrounding neighborhood. He did advise that variances should be granted only when there is hardship displayed and did not feel that undue hardship had been demonstrated. After a lengthy discussion, Hard suggested that the driveway could be constructed in such a fashion that it could be made wider at the garage creating a larger apron and keep within the five foot side yard setback at the boulevard. That would allow the utility pole to stay as it is. Discussion continueias to where the widening of the driveway could start and just how many feet are involved from the side lot line to the house. Baldwin stated that he felt it was the sense of the Council to enforce the code and still allow a feasible area that would maximize the greatest usage by the homeowner but leave the utility pole in its present location. The Clerk Administrator was directed to measure the driveway and yard area and present a workable plan at the next Council meeting. If Mr. Baehr agreed with the plan, it would not be necessary for him to attend the next Council meeting. He also was advised that it would be necessary to install a curb along the driveway to control surface drainage. STORM DRAINAGE REPORT Engineer Schunicht reviewed his February 7 letter (a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Clerk Administrator) addressing the value of the existing storm drainage system, an estimate of .future storm drainage expenditures and the development of alternative methods of financing on- going construction, replacement and operation. He then reviewed what. policy questions needed to be discussed and suggested a workshop be ~.~