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1 1 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OCTOBER 9, 1991 John Bergeson said the request to create recreation property was valid, there is no ordinance to prohibit the creation of this area and just because the city might get it back would be no reason for denial. John Bergeson made the motion to approve DRB Application 91 -40. Monika Slatten seconded the motion. Fred Chase said the city must consider a long term outlook, now there are third and fourth generation family close for maintenance but there is be a long term maintenance agreement that is needed. Mr. Miller said there are three issues here: 1) the loss that could be used in calculating lot areas in a resubdivision is very small, 2) the applicants will actually lose land and 3) if the city gets the land back (because of back taxes) the public works department most likely would be responsible for maintenance. The park board is not interested in small parks or in wetlands. If the applicants are willing and able to create this parcel and make it the responsibility of the homeowners association who will take care of it, the board may want to amend the motion and deed the property to the homeowners association of Otter Lakes Estates for future maintenance. Robert King made an amendment to the motion, the motion to recommend to the city council the approval of Application of a subdivision DRB Application 91 -40 and the property is deeded to Otter Lake Homeowners Association or some other Otter Lake land owners group. John McLean asked for time to organize the paperwork. The board indicated that is appropriate and the motion was carried. CONSIDERATION OF SITE AND BUILDING PLAN DRB APPLICATION 91 -42 AND VARIANCE DRB APPLICATION 91 -41 FOR LYNN AND TERESA WEINKAUF Teresa Weinkauf addressed the board. The applicants are currently operating TRW's Tax and Accounting Service in a building leased from Palico Inc. and have purchased a residence at 7395 Lake Drive with the purpose to change this residence into a building for commercial use to house the Tax Service. John Bergeson asked the reason for the fenced area. Mrs. Weinkauf explained that another business - B G Bazaar operates there as well. The fenced area will be where the Bazaar will keep items for display and the area will not be used for storage. John Miller said the applicants will need a site and building plan for the addition to the front of the structure at 7415 Lake Drive, a variance because the building is within 50 feet of Lake Drive.