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MINUTES City Council June 10, 1981 Cynthia Kath informed the C,ouncil that Kath Bros, would 1ike to set back the building it is proposing 21 feet from the location of Vdoodlyn Avenue and 15 Peet back from the property 1ine. Councilman Fahey informed Kath that the only way th~s could be approved would be through a variance as the Council did not adopt proposed Ordinance No. 175, which would a11ow the average of the setbacks of the adjacent structures to be used as the setback for the proposed bui1ding. Mrs. Nardini also informed Kath that the Fire Department does not recal1 informing Kath Bros, that their vehicles must be housed somewhere other than their present building. Mayor Flanson pointed out that the setback requirement for either a front yard or side yard abutting a street is 40 feet. This would require a 25 foot variance in the case of Kath Bros. Mrs. Scaize felt that the request comes down to the fact that Kath Bros. has expanded their business and the properf.y has grown too small to accommodate the business. Mayor Flanson pointed out ~hat in this particular area there are very few buildings that conform to setback requirements. Councilman Fahey stated that he was not in ~avor of grant~ng a 25 foot variance. Given the City's ordinance, Fahey felt that Kath Bros. did not qualify for a variance as there was no hardship proven. Mr. Fahey stated that Kath Bros. has outgrown its property. Ms. Kath asi<ed the Council if it would hold Kath Bros. to the 40 foot variance, or if Kath Bros. could get approval for a lesser variance. Mr. Fahey commented that it did not make any difference to him the size ofi the variance, the fact was that Kath aros. could not meet the requirements of the City's code. Mr. Fahey read the requirements that Kath Bros. must meet in order to qualify for a variance. fahey a1so stated that if the Council grants a variance it must have specific findings that it will not create traffic problems on Woodlyn Avenue. Mr. Fahey also suggeste~ that the City Engineer determine the exact 1ocation of Woodlyn Avenue. Mrs. Scalze suggested that Ka~h Bros, go back to the cirawing board to determine if there is another way to get the building in without a variance. Mrs. Scalze introduced the foilowing resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 81-6-285 - TABLING ACTION ON THE KATH aROS. VARIANCE REQUEST UNTIL THE COUNCIL RECEIVES A REPORT FROM THE CITY EMGINEER CONCERNTNG THE LOCATION OF WOODLYN AVEPIUE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Mrs. Nardini. F~yes (5) Scalze, Nardini, Flanson, Forsberg, Fahey. Nayes (0). Resolution declared adopted. This resolution appears in Resolution 6ook No. 7, Pages 213 and ?14. Paae -9-