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MIN[I'PES CITY COUNCIL JULY 13, 1994 Park. The Administrator pointed out that the City has been discussing the possibility of hiring an intern during the summer months to address code enforcement issues, review site plans, and work with property owners to bring their properties into compliance. The Administrator stated that he assumed over the course of the next year the City would see something in the area. However, it will be a major undertaking and there is a lot to get organized. DeLonais pointed out that the Planning Commission has recommended that the Stockness building comply with the 50% masonry requirement should the City Enqineer determine that soils are adequate to support such construction. Hanson reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation in detail. Morelan suggested that soils in a given area of the site may support masonry construction. 5tockness pointed out that his first soils report indicated that a full-depth cut was needed, and because of this report the project was abandoned for a time. Stockness indicated that he then had a backhoe come in and do some test digs. The site was pretty well covered, and Stockness was confident of the soil conditions of the site. Stockness reported that the soils will support an engineered steel building. LaValle asked if Stockness would comply with the 50% requirement if at the time of excavation it is found that the soils will support this type of construction. Stockness stated that he would consider it. But based on the soil borings and test digs, he was sure this would not be the result. Morelan asked how much of a variance Stockness was requesting. The City Planner pointed out that Stockness is proposing the 4 foot masonry wainscot around the building which results in about 30 to 35 percent masonry coverage. The Code requires a 50% coverage. Pedersen suggested the wainscot be extended to half-way up the building. 9