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Sept. 20, 1972 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order by Chairman, Mr. McLean at 8:00 P.M., September 20,1972. Members present were: Misters Karth, Hill, Shearen and Farrand. 4r. Kelling and Mr. Nadeau were absent. Mr. Marier was present as liasion to the Council. Mr. Karth moved to accept the minutes of the August 15, 1972 meeting as written. Seconded by Mr. Hill. Motion carried. Charles Leckie, Jr. appealed for a variance to Ordinance 21A. The parcel is less than 2'k acres, 110 ft. frontage by 198 feet depth. It is situated three lots west of Dan Waldoch's on the south side of :lain St. There is an existing two year old home on the lot. It was originally owned by Alex Lichtscheidl. The title was transferred at one time. He must have a variance in order to clear the deed and make the sale. There was general discussion. It was noted the building isspector should have stopped it at the issuance of the permit. It should be 150 feot frontage, but since the house is already there we don't have much choice. Mr. Leckie said there is another open lot with 110 foot frontage on the east side owned by Bob Chilson. Mr. Farrand moved to recommend granting the variance for less than 150 frontage. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Carried. Under new business, Mr. Karth asked if a building permit had been granted to Benz Body Shop, 77th and Old Highway 8 to install a two car garage. Mr. Marier said he would look into it. Mr. Karth also noted that there is a new Pepsi -Cola sign behind the Blue Heron sign on County 14 by the Washington-Anoka County line. Mr. Marier said there had been an inquiry, but none was granted. He would also check into this. Mr. Hill questioned whether there would be any deer hunting permitted in the village this season. Mr. Karth said no slugs are allowed in the village limits as they are considered a rifle. Mr. McLean recommended that the Council pass on our gun ordinance to the County Sheriff for their information, and that it be done in letter form prior to humting season. Mr. Shearen inquired if two car detached garages require footings. He was told Yes they do, under the new Building Code. He said in some areas he knows of they are leaving it up to the discreation of the Village. Mr. McLean advised that other communities are having trouble getting their sign ordinances certified too. Mr. Marier said he will write to the State and foree the issue. Ervin Leroux appealed for a variance to Ordinance 21A. He is the owner of the parcel on the North side of Birch, and he wants to sell. There is no certificate of survey. The frontage is 150' by 425' deep. He said there is no problem with drainage there. The property slopes down to the road, and the builder would need a culvert for the driveway. Mr. McLean advised that the county is planning to widen Birch (this was in the county's suggestion to Shenandoah. He suggested they setback the