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- Page Three August 18, 1976 Mr. Edwin Isakson, 6450 Otter Lake Road, had applied for a variance to build a garage 5' feet from his property line. This matter had been discussed at the previous Planning and Zoning Board meeting and the Clerk had been in- structed to contact the third land owner, asking for his comments on this request. The Clerk had contacted this property owner by phone and there are no objections to the granting of this variance. Mr. Karth moved to recommend approval of this request. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimous.] The preliminary plat of Sunset Oaks was considered. Mr. Kelling felt there is a low spot in the North East corner that will have to be treated different. The land south of Lilac look like good lots. He suggested the less desirable building areas be dedicated a Park property. There was also suggestions that several park areas be designated due to the size of the plat. Mr. Reinert questioned the possibility of establishing a wandering type of park that could be used for hiking. Mr, Karth said this had been discussed in conjunction with another plat and the Board had felt this could create problems of maintenance, treaspassing and, in this case, would necessitate the redesigning of a portion:Dfcthe plat. Mr. Hill asked about the buffer between the lots and I35W. There is a parcel of land remaining that has been suggested for commercial. Mr. Kolstad said there are no plans for that area at this time. Mr. Stanley said they have received the soil boringresults these will forwarded to the Engineer and Planner. Mr. Kelling moved to recommend to the Council to proceed with this plat with the Planner and Engineer. Mr. Kelling felt the consideration of suitable smaller park areas rather than one large area would be proper and, depending on the quality of the park land, not necessarily 36 Acres. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Stanley and Mr. Kolstad asked to be put on the agenda for September. Pastor Miller of the Methodist Church appeared before the Board to discuss the instigation of a Day Care Center at the Church building located on Highway #8 south of I35W. They have complied to the requirements of the State Public Welfare Department, The Anoka County Health Department and the Fire Marshall. Pastor Miller is asking for a letter from the City stating this operation meets with City approval. Mr. Karth asked if the teaching of sign language would be done and Pastor Miller said, not at this time, but there are some tentative plans for the future. These plans will have to be worked out as the need develops. Mr. Nadeau noted the votes of the members against the operations, he asked what were the concerns that prompted these votes? Pastor Miller replied that some of the members felt this is a business and the Church should not be involved in a business operation and they felt these children could interfere during funerals. Pastor Miller was questioned in the area of insurance, he said they were covered more than required; had he contacted other center? Yes, several; fencing? to the East of the building and more than the required area; only stairway exits? Yes. The Clerk was instructed to contact the City Attorney for any legal require- ments the City may need to provide.