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COUNCIL MINUTES July 8, 2019 DRAFT 4 project wrong. He thinks a discussion about regulation change for four car garages may be merited 129 and asked staff about that question. 130 131 Community Development Director Grochala suggested that it would be unique to look at width 132 regulations related to garage size. The City’s regulations are based on the desire to have a uniform 133 width for driveways at the public area. Ms. Larsen recalled the Planning & Zoning Board’s 134 discussion of that subject and their expressed desire for no change. Mr. Neeck argued that shrinking 135 the driveway would make this barely functional situation not functional for him and use of his truck. 136 137 Council Member Manthey asked what their builder is saying. Mr. Neeck explained that they have 138 offered to cut the driveway to compliance; as the property owners they are concerned about how that 139 will look and the change in irrigation that is required. 140 141 Mayor Reinert remarked that granting a 30% variance allowance would probably be irresponsible for 142 the council, especially for the precedent it would set. Mayor Reinert asked about changing the right 143 of way and Mr. Grochala explained that such a change would make the lot non-compliant and require 144 a different variance. Mayor Reinert suggested that should still be looked at. 145 146 The property owners asked what would be a reasonable time to come into compliance if the council 147 denies the variance. Mr. Grochala suggested that staff will work with them but he believes October 148 would be reasonable. 149 150 The property owners asked about the escrow balance; will there be a refund? Staff will do an 151 accounting of the costs and the escrow account. Mr. Grochala explained that a vacation process 152 would also require escrow and costs. Mayor Reinert suggested staff look at the general possibility 153 and only look at escrow costs if there is a clear benefit to only this property. 154 155 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 19-75 as presented. Council Member 156 Manthey seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 157 6B) Consider Resolution No. 19-76 Denying a Variance for Impervious Surface Coverage for 158 6650 Enid Trail – City Planner Larsen reviewed information related to the variance request: 159 - Sharper Homes, the builder, is the applicant for a variance; 160 - Map shown of area and as well as proposed home; 161 - Shoreland management regulations come into play; 162 - Applicant’s request was considered by Planning and Zoning Board and the Minnesota 163 Deaprtment of Natural Resources (DNR); all, including staff, recommend denial; 164 - Staff believes the proposed house is too large for the lot. 165 Mayor Reinert remarked that the DNR is recommending denial and, even if the council allows the 166 variance, there would still be DNR authorization required. Ms. Larsen said they have met with the 167 DNR and don’t expect they would consider such a large change but they do have a review process. 168 Ms. Larsen explained that the findings to allow a variance do not appear to be present. 169