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• PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING May 10, 1989 Mr. Irwin stated that in order for us to grant a variance, the applicant has to show proof of a hardship to the land. He felt the only hardship here is economic. Based on the six findings of fact, you cannot grant a variance on economic hardship alone. He felt no variance is justified. Mr. Robinson stated that in his opinion, Lot 13 is not a buildable lot, it needs a considerable amount of fill. Ron Stahlberg suggested making the lots to the north smaller, then Lot 13 would be a larger lot, and you could build to the north end of the lot. Laura Elken, Planning Secretary stated that at the Park Board meeting on May 9th, the board felt that an easement should be granted for a walkway, giving the residents in Parkview Estates access to the park. The board felt the best place for this 15 foot trailway would be between Lots 8 and 9 of Block 2. MOTION: Alan Irwin moved to recommend to City Council denial of the variance, Application #89 -20, because there are no reasons for a hardship, other than economic reasons, the six findings of fact cannot be met. Mr. Chase seconded the motion, and the motion was approved with Elmer Crohn abstaining. Preliminary Plat: After considerable discussion regarding the city engineer's findings, and discussion regarding the streets, a motion was made. MOTION: Sally Kuether moved to recommend to City Council to table Preliminary Plat Review for Parkview Estates, Application #89 -11 until the streets are named, and until the city engineers recommendations were met, including checking the road width. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion, and the motion was approved with Mr. Irwin objecting. After considerable discussion, City Engineer, Ron Stahlberg, asked for a recess in order to meet with Keith Eibensteiner and make the recommended changes on the plat. 8:37 recess 8:55 p.m. the P &Z meeting was reconvened. The City Engineer presented his changes to the P &Z board, the board was in agreement of those changes. MOTION: Al Robinson moved to remove the table on the Preliminary Plat and Variance for Parkview Estates, Page 5