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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 1995 Rehbein Transit buildings. In addition, the Fox Trace trail deadends at the beginning of the Rehbein Transit lot. Ms. Wyland talked to Mr. Rehbein and since they are regrading for the new construction, this request will not be a great expense to them. This trail will probably be located in front of a berm. Council Member Kuether asked if it is a normal procedure to submit a landscape plan. Ms. Wyland said that a landscape plan has been submitted showing some fairly mature evergreens. The Planning and Zoning Board has suggested that the plantings be grouped and worked around the berming. Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Rehbein if the buses he plans to purchase will all fit in the new building. Mr. Rehbein said yes. Currently about 30 buses are housed in the existing building. The new building will house the 20 buses that are parked outside plus 20 new buses. All buses will be housed in the two (2) buildings. Mr. Powell said that he, the Fire Chief and the Building Inspector will work with Mr. Rehbein regarding the sprinkler system for the new building. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the CUP and the site plan review with the stipulation 1 through 8 as listed above and to add item No. 9, No exterior bus storage. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Variance, Bill Greene, 6693 East Shadow Lake Drive - Ms. Wyland explained that Mr. Greene has applied for a building permit to add approximate 755 square feet to his house. In reviewing the permit application, it was determined that the lowest floor was constructed in 1978, at an elevation of 886.57 feet. This is .57 feet above the 100 year flood elevation. In 1982 the City adopted the current Flood Plain Ordinance which requires the lowest floor elevation to be one (1) foot above the 100 year flood elevation or at an elevation of 887 feet in this location. Mr. Greene's house became nonconforming. In order for Mr. Greene to meet the requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinance, he would have to raise the proposed addition .43 feet. Mr. Greene believes this creates a hardship from both an aesthetic and functional standpoint. To allow the proposed construction at 886.57 feet, the same elevation as the existing structure, requires a variance from the Flood Plain Ordinance. According to the existing Flood Plain Ordinance, a "variance from the terms of the ordinance" may be granted provided it "will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special PAGE 20