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Planning & Zoning Board August 13, 1997 Page 14 10. All trash handling equipment is screened from view of adjacent properties and public right -of -way by a fence or wall at least six feet in height with a maximum opaqueness of 80 percent. 11. A grading and drainage plan is submitted. Such plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 12. Elevations of the proposed canopy and car wash are submitted and subject to City review and approval. 13. The site plan is modified to identify exterior lighting locations. All exterior lighting shall be hooded and directed such that the source of the light is not visible from any adjacent residential properties or public rights -of -way. 14. All applicable MPCA requirements are satisfied in regard to the bulk storage of fuel. 15. Detailed sign plans are submitted. All site signage shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's Sign Ordinance. 16. Comments of other City staff. Motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. G. John Johnson, 6657 East Shadow Lake Drive - Variance Ms. Wyland stated that Mr. Johnson is requesting to build an addition to his home that would be 46 feet from the Ordinary High Watermark (OHW). The house is currently 60 feet form the OHW. The City's Shoreland Management Ordinance requires a 75 -foot setback from the OHW on a Recreational Development Lake that is sewered, such as Reshanau Lake. The Shoreland Ordinance also takes into consideration whether: 1) the property is used seasonally or year- round; and 2) the characteristics of development on adjacent properties. This is year -round residence, and adjacent properties range from 60 feet from the OHW to 25 feet from the OHW and one deck 15 feet from the OHW. DNR officials indicated that generally an average of the setback of adjacent properties is used, which would be 40 feet in this case. Staff believes there is justification for granting the variance and recommends approval, subject to obtaining the proper permits. No objections from neighbors have been received regarding the proposed expansion. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to grant the 46 -foot variance to the Ordinary High Watermark at 6657 East Shadow Lake Drive, subject to obtaining the proper permits and was supported by Mr. Herr. Motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. F. Lino Elementary School, 725 Main Street - Variance and Site Plan Review Ms. Wyland stated that the Lino Elementary School has requested a variance to allow construction of a larger parking area to accommodate 135 to 145 cars and bus lane in front of the school that would be 10 feet from the front property line. The City ordinance requirement is a 15 -foot setback which would allow 117 to 127 cars. However, the minimum parking requirement for a facility this size is 201 spaces. Staff recognizes this expansion need and would recommend approval of the site plan. However, staff would recommend denial of the variance because it does not fulfill the criteria for a variance as stated in the City Code. • • •