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FEBRUARY 19, 1975 -5 - Mr. Blackbird was asked how long the storage area would be needed and he stated, 'forever and eventually they would petition for a rezoning of the area but right now it had been decided that a special use permit would be In order.' Mr. L'Allier moved to recommend to the Council that the Special Use Permit be granted with the stipulation that if the area becomes unsightly it is to be removed. Mr. Keii1ng seconded the motion. Notion carried. The next item was a sign permit request from the N. W. Saddle Club, Since Mr. Amundsen was present, he was asked if this sign conformed to the Ordinance and he replied that it does and he had inspected it and turned it into the office with the request that an application be sent to the owners as it had never been applied for. The Board agreed with this action and Mr. Sheeran moved to recommend to the Council that this sign permit be granted. Mr. L;Aitier seconded the motion. Motion carried. A discussion of the building permit fees and the increase that is being requested by Mr. Amundsen was next of the agenda. Mr. Amundsen said that if the increase is passed then Lino Lakes wi11 be in line with most of the rest of the Twin City Area. He said the idea of the new fees was to stand- ardize the fees that are charged from one city to another so that builders would be able to give estimates more accurately. There were questions of the difference between the higher and lower priced homes. is there so much more work to inspect a $50,000.00 versus a $15,000.00 home? Mr. Amundsen said that while he follows the same pro- ceedure for both homes, he would naturally have to take a longer time in- specting a home of greater value becasue of the overall size of the home and the greater number of rooms, etc. that would be present. Mr. Amundsen was then questioned on the house Located on Sunset and Elm Streets. A permit had been issued for a garage at this location, but the garage has a rather large bow In it and is a safety hazard as it presently stnads. Also the garage has grown to include living quarters on a second floor. Mr. Hill also questioned the setback on this particular house. He said there does not appear to be more than a 15' setback there now and he feels that this presents an additional safety hazard for anyone that would be walking in that area. The cars when parked almost reach to the street and the safety of children playing in that area must be considered. Mr. Hill said that he believed the setback to be 75' from the center line. The setback regulations will be researched'for the next meeting and if he is found to be in violation the matter will be turned over to the attorney for action, Mr. Amundsen said he has discussed the matter of the bow with the owner and has instructed him to take care of it but to i to nfilt:r16, has been done.