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County. Ms. Wyland said that it was her understanding a permit would be granted. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the subdivision request. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Variance Request, Roger Kolstad, Carl and Thomas Street - Mr. Kolstad has requested a variance to extend Carl Street and Thomas Street in the Lino Air Park subdivision using the street standards in place when the original portions of the streets were constructed in 1977. The extended portion of the streets would be identical to the abutting segments of streets which currently exist. Street construction standards have changed considerably and if the variance was granted the extended portions of Carl Street and Thomas Street would not conform to the current City Code. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the request and after some discussion recommended denial of the request. The Board concurred with the City Planner who indicated that the findings of fact did not justify granting a variance. No hardship could be found relating to the property. A copy of the City Council minutes from 1976 regarding installation of the streets was given to the City Council. It was noted that the City Code has been amended since the original subdivision was approved and any new street construction in the subdivision must conform to present codes. -� Mr. Kolstad told the City Council that the original streets were not constructed to the streets standards that existed in 1977. This was allowed because it was thought that only one side of each street would be developed. However, after the streets were constructed, subdivisions occurred on the other side of the streets and additional building was allowed. Mr. Kolstad said he did not understand why the current street standards with concrete curb and gutter would be required in this case since only seven (7) lots can be built on abutting each street. He felt it would also look strange. Mr. Kolstad also said that the hardship would be on the air park users. An association has been formed for the maintenance of the air strip and if additional lots are not allowed to develop on the air strip, the current landowners will never get additional help in maintaining the air strip. Mr. Kolstad said that if the City does not allow the variance, he will be forced to let the property go tax forfeit. Council Member Neal moved to approve the variance request with the conditions recommended by the City Engineer. Mayor Reinert seconded the motion. Mr. Schneider said that he did try to PAGE 8 "�