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COUNCIL MINUTES July 8, 2019 <br />APPROVED <br />129 project wrong. He thinks a discussion about regulation change for four car garages may be merited <br />130 and asked staff about that question. <br />131 <br />132 Community Development Director Grochala suggested that it would be unique to look at width <br />133 regulations related to garage size. The City's regulations are based on the desire to have a uniform <br />134 width for driveways at the public area. Ms. Larsen recalled the Planning & Zoning Board's <br />135 discussion of that subject and their expressed desire for no change. Mr. Neeck argued that shrinking <br />136 the driveway would make this barely functional situation not functional for him and use of his truck. <br />137 <br />138 Council Member Manthey asked what their builder is saying. Mr. Neeck explained that they have <br />139 offered to cut the driveway to compliance; as the property owners they are concerned about how that <br />140 will look and the change in irrigation that is required. <br />141 <br />142 Mayor Reinert remarked that granting a 30% variance allowance would probably be irresponsible for <br />143 the council, especially for the precedent it would set. Mayor Reinert asked about changing the right <br />144 of way and Mr. Grochala explained that such a change would make the lot non -compliant and require <br />145 a different variance. Mayor Reinert suggested that should still be looked at. <br />146 <br />147 The property owners asked what would be a reasonable time to come into compliance if the council <br />148 denies the variance. Mr. Grochala suggested that staff will work with them but he believes October <br />149 would be reasonable. <br />l50 <br />151 The property owners asked about the escrow balance; will there be a refund? Staff will do an <br />152 accounting of the costs and the escrow account. Mr. Grochala explained that a vacation process <br />153 would also require escrow and costs. Mayor Reinert suggested staff look at the general possibility <br />154 and only look at escrow costs if there is a clear benefit to only this property. <br />155 <br />156 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 19-75 as presented. Council Member <br />157 Manthey seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. <br />158 6B) Consider Resolution No. 19-76 Denying a Variance for Impervious Surface Coverage for <br />159 6650 Enid Trail —City Planner Larsen reviewed information related to the variance request: <br />160 - Sharper Homes, the builder, is the applicant for a variance; <br />161 - Map shown of area and as well as proposed home; <br />162 - Shoreland management regulations come into play; <br />163 - Applicant's request was considered by Planning and Zoning Board and the Minnesota <br />164 Deaprtment of Natural Resources (DNR); all, including staff, recommend denial; <br />165 - Staff believes the proposed house is too large for the lot. <br />166 Mayor Reinert remarked that the DNR is recommending denial and, even if the council allows the <br />167 variance, there would still be DNR authorization required. Ms. Larsen said they have met with the <br />168 DNR and don't expect they would consider such a large change but they do have a review process. <br />169 Ms. Larsen explained that the findings to allow a variance do not appear to be present. <br />0 <br />