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• • Planning and Zoning Board May 2Q, 1981 Page Two at that location. There was discussion on the length of the driveway, with Mr. Prokop objecting - he asked if there was a reason why this land could not be re- contoured in order to construct this house closer to the street? He did not approve of a driveway of this length. Mr. Behr said this is the best possible place for the home and there is a row of Pine trees that he does not want to disturb. Mr. Flannery felt this is private property and this owner should have the discretion to place the house where he wants. Mr. Flannery felt that this request should be approved. Mr. Swistoski moved to recommend approval of this variance for a long driveway. Seconded by Mr. Flannery. Motion carried with Mr. Prokop voting, No. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - WOLTERS This is for the construction of a building to be used as a well - drilling office and shop. The property is located in Carole's Estates II and a special use permit is required due to the absence of sewers in that area. There was discussion of screening on the West border of this lot to separate the commercial from the residential. Discussion in the area of what would be stored outside the building. Mr. Wolters said equipment would be parked at the site but all materials would be stored inside the building. There was discusison of lighting, sign permit, parking spaces and the completion of the parking area. Mr. Wolters said he had checked with the Anoka County Highway Department on the location of the driveway and they had no problems and will send their remarks in writing. Mr. Prokop felt that in view of the quesitons raised by the City Planner, and the members of the Planning and Zoning Board, this matters should be tabled until all the questions are answered in writing. Mr. Flannery felt this would be an eyesore to the surrounding residents and he felt this should be tightened up before consideration for approval. He felt the matter of the screening should be more definite. The general consensus of the Board was that Mr. Wolters, who had a copy of the Planner's comments, should follow these suggestions. He will be put on the next Planning and Zoning Board agenda. Mrs. Klaus moved to table consideration of this Special Use Permit. Seconded by Mr. Prokop. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE - LaROCQUE This variance requests is concerned with the transfer of title of a parcel of land of less than 22 by metes and bounds. Mr. LaRocque is requesting the splitting of a lot and the South portion to be sold to the property 410 owner to the South who is currently using the driveway and a portion of the land. These lands are located along Lake Drive, three lots North of the VFW. Mr. LaRocque owns lots to the North so it not leaving them with an under- sized parcel of land for their current operation of Contractor's Exchange,