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MINUTES REGULAR CITY SEPTEMBER 24, PAGE 3 COUNCIL MEETING 19 86 APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FROM REBECCA BIERBAUM, 1795 SIMPSON Wallin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, approval of a variance request from Rebecca Bierbaum, 1745 Simpson, to construct a driveway within two feet of the property line (approval recommended by Planning Commission). Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE REQUEST FROM G. C. & J. BEHRENS, 1816 TATUM, DEEMED UNNECESSARY DUE TO CHANGE IN STREET PLAN Baldwin explained the Planning Commission had not taken action on the variance request as the Behrens were not in attendance at that meeting, and the Commission desired additional information. Baldwin stated in reviewing the variance request he attempted to formulate a plan which would not require an easement so great it would reduce the Behrens lot to less than 10,000 square feet, and at the same time protect property owners to the north from additional unwanted development. He also felt it unfair to require the Behrens to provide the entire road easement when past policy has property owners on both sides of the street sharing in the road easement. He requested Council consider realigning the street in order that it will be necessary to obtain only the usual 20 foot easement from the Behrens (leaving a buildable lot), and making it necessary for neighbors to the north to desire extension of the street in order for further development to take place. Following a discussion, Council agreed to the realigning the street in such a manner that a variance will not be needed, whereupon Mr. Behrens withdrew his variance request, and Council directed the variance request fee be returned. Baldwin stated this action was no reflection on the Planning Commission, but he felt the City had been making an unfair request of the Behrens, and at the same time this change should alleviate some fears of the neighbors to the north. The engineer will be directed to prepare plans to reflect the change. STRATFORD PLATTING REQUEST DEFERRED The Stratford Office Park platting request was deferred at the request of the developer. APPEAL OF REVALUATION OF HARVEST STATES PROPERTY TO BE DISCONTINUED Barnes explained the value on Harvest States property had been over valued in the past and there is no point in pursuing an appeal of of the reduction. Council directed Barnes to discontinue the appeal. RESOLUTION R-86-41 RELATING TO HARDSHIP DEFERRALS ADOPTED Council reviewed and discussed the proposed resolution after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-41. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-41 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO HARDSHIP DEFERRALS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Ciernia requested a form listing conditions relating to deferral be signed by each applicant. # .