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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 4 Councilmember Stoesz asked if there are pedestal signs planned for freeway view? Ms. Larsen 120 explained there is nothing planned for the interstate signage. 121 Paul Schier, Maplewood, developer. There is much that goes into this type of process; staff has been 122 very helpful. They (developers) are interested in getting it open and providing services as soon as the 123 development process will allow. 124 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 21-40, Resolution No. 21-41 and Resolution 125 No. 21-42 as presented. Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice 126 vote. 127 6C) Consider Resolution No. 21-38 Denying a Variance for a Second Driveway at 23 Century 128 Trail – City Planner Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file); she was brief as the matter 129 was fully reviewed at the council’s last work session. The application is for a variance to allow a 130 second driveway for a second constructed garage. The Planning & Zoning Board did not approve a 131 motion on the matter; they did recommend review of the ordinance impacting driveway regulations. 132 Staff is recommending denial of this variance request as outlined in the staff report. 133 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 21-38 as presented. Motion failed for lack 134 of second. 135 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the variance request. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the 136 motion. 137 Councilmember Stoesz asked if staff expects there will be additional variance requests if this were 138 approved; staff explained that they co uldn’t know that in advance but it would be a precedent. 139 Councilmember Ruhland said it sounds like there was some miscommunication between the City and 140 the homeowner as he developed his second garage. Staff will now have a new process that is clear. 141 He is in favor of looking at an ordinance change and he sees no reason to have a citizen wait a year 142 when there seems to be council support. He supports the variance. 143 Councilmember Cavegn said he reviewed the recent zoning training information provided by City 144 Attorney Squires. It’s notable that the training recommends that the council practice reasonableness 145 when that is called for and he sees it applies in this case. 146 Councilmember Ruhland noted the location of the applicant’s property on a cul-de-sac; he expects this 147 driveway may be an improvement. 148 Councilmember Lyden noted the aerial view of the property and why he thinks this passes the test 149 conformance to the area. The number of driveway(s) issue is different here because the two driveways 150 will be on different streets. 151 Derek Sadowski, applicant, noted that this has been discussed at great length and the site visited by 152 some councilmembers. He will leave the decision in the council’s hands. 153 Mayor Rafferty remarked that while he is twisted, he would like to see the things fall into place the 154 proper way. 155 Councilmember Stoesz explained that he supports handling this matter through proper channels – by an 156 ordinance change. 157 Motion carried; Councilmember Stoesz and Mayor Rafferty voted no. 158 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 159