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JUNE 18, 1975 -2- contact the Rice Creek Watershed District and the proposed drive would Cross County Ditch 22 and requires a culvert. Mr. Chollett has agreed to contact the Watershed District. The Planner also has stated that the new on-site sewage disposal system must be appropriately constructed to avoid potential problems associated with high ground water table conditions and meet established standards of both the City and the Anoka County Health Department. The Engineer made the following recommendations: 1) home be setback at least 60' from west and south property lines, 2) driveway be constructed for saf use of emergency equipment, snow remocal and good drainage. It should be al least 12' wide and the surface aggregate should be granular, 3) The culvert should be a minimum of 24" x 20' and the existing culvert is to be removed. Mr. Chollett has agreed to abide by the decisions made by the Planner and the Engineer and on that basis Mr. Shearan moved to recommend to the Council that this variance be granted with the understanding that all conditions set forth by the Planner and the Engineer be followed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Gourley. Motion carried. The next item for discussion was a Special Use Permit Request from Al LaMotte of 6510 - 12th Avenue. Mr. LaMotte wants to dismantle and haul junk vehicles and scrap iron. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer LaMotte, who the property. Mr. Karth asked Mr. LaMotte if this would be a full time operation and how much land is at the location. Mr. LaMotte stated that it will be parttime and that there are 49 acres of land. He said that the scrap will be on the rear of the yard and will not be visible from the street. The nearest neighbors are 500 to 1,000' away. Mr. Shearan asked if he intends to stock -pile the scrap. Mr LaMotte, said no he will be moving it out on a regular basis. Mr. Kelling stated that this Board is concerned about the neatness of this operation and asked if Mr. LaMotte would be willing to accept a restriction of a maximum of 6 vehicles at any one time. Mr. LaMotte agreed to this restriction and said that he will keep the area tidy. Mr. LaMotte stated that he and his older brothers had been engaging in this business for the past 15 years or so with no complaints. Mr. Kelling moved to recommend to the Council that this Special Use Permit be granted with the limit of no more than six junk vehicles at any one time, an annual review of this permit will be required. Mr. Shearan seconded the motion. Motion carried.