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Planning & Zoning Board <br />November 12, 1998 <br />Page 16 <br />Mr. Trehus questioned "expand its size ". Ms. Wyland explained the Variance is referring <br />to the size or degree of non - conformity. <br />Mr. Corson asked about the possibility of a commercial use in residential. Mr. Wyland <br />stated the Ordinance refers to residential units only. <br />Mr. Trehus made a MOTION to approve the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, Non- <br />conforming Structures, to read as follows: <br />Alterations may be made to a structure containing non - conforming residential <br />units when they will improve the livability thereof, provided they will not increase <br />the number of units or expand the size, or degree of non - conformity. <br />The MOTION was supported by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried 7 -0. <br />E. Clarification of Allegations in Quad Press <br />Mr. Dunn expressed concern regarding comments made by Mr. Trehus in the Quad Press. <br />He stated that as a Board member there is a fine line between representing yourself as a <br />public official or as a citizen. The public needs to know if the editorial written was as <br />representation from the Board or as a citizen. Everyone has the right to express their <br />opinion as a citizen. It is difficult to do as a Board member. <br />Mr. Dunn also expressed concern regarding the "political opponent" comments. He <br />stated that technically he is a political opponent because he voted in favor of the <br />Comprehensive Plan. He stated he wanted to assure Mr. Trehus that he is receiving no <br />benefits from his decision. He indicated he does not like the inference that he is receiving <br />benefits. The only benefits wanted are the benefits to the City of Lino Lakes. The only <br />way the Board can operate is to follow the guidelines of the City. <br />Mr. Corson stated that if someone on the Board is gaining from decisions being made, <br />they should know about it. <br />Mr. Trehus stated he did not name any names in the editorial and he will not name any <br />names now. <br />Mr. Johnson read the reference from the Quad editorial written by Mr. Trehus. <br />Chair Schaps asked if it was pointing at the Planning and Zoning Board. <br />Mr. Trehus stated it was not directly pointed to the Board members. He stated the <br />editorial speaks for itself. <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />