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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 26, 1998 <br /> Council Member Neal asked if the Lake Drive access would be permanent. He expressed <br /> concern regarding the access to a major intersection. Mr. Wessel stated that the Lake Drive <br /> access was temporary until the Apollo Drive access is open. <br /> Mayor Sullivan said that the Council comments are appreciated. However, the site plan has been <br /> approved. She asked Mr. Hawkins if there would be legal implications if the conditional use <br /> permit is denied. <br /> Mr. Hawkins stated that the Council must look solely at the criteria listed regarding approval or <br /> denial of the conditional use permit. Unless there are very good reasons relating to the listed <br /> criteria, the City could be held liable. <br /> Mayor Sullivan noted for the record all concerns of the Council regarding the safety issues. <br /> Council Member Bergeson stated that he did not agree with condition number six(6). He asked <br /> if he could legally not approve the conditional use permit. Mr. Hawkins indicated that proof <br /> from a professional would be required to legally deny the conditional use permit. Mr. Hawkins <br /> stated that a condition to review in twelve months could be added to the conditions of approval. <br /> Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Strothers to convey the Council's safety concerns to the <br /> owner of the bank. Mr. Strothers indicated that he would and the drive-through would be <br /> expanded if necessary. <br /> Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated that the motion carried with an informal request to Mr. Wessel to report <br /> back in six(6)months with an update regarding the safety issues. <br /> Consideration of a Variance for Charles Votel, 7306 24th Avenue- Ms. Wyland stated that <br /> this application involves a request for a variance on the number of accessory buildings and total <br /> square footage at Mr. Votel's property. Mr. Charles Votel has a 10 1/2 acre parcel of property in <br /> the R-BR Zoning District. He currently operates an apple orchard on the site and another 10 acre <br /> parcel on the opposite side of the roadway in Hugo. Mr. Votel has the following buildings on his <br /> site: <br /> 1. A 40 x 80 (3,200 square feet) pole barn <br /> 2. A 24 x 32 (768 square feet) detached garage <br /> 3. A 24 x 20 (480 square feet) shed <br /> 4. A 9 x 24 (288 square feet) corn crib <br /> Mr. Votel has a total of 4,756 square feet of accessory building. Ms. Wyland stated that the <br /> applicant has indicated that it is "vital"to his apple orchard business to construct a storage/sales <br /> 10 <br />