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COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1989 matter at 7:59 and the Council meeting was called back to order at 8:17 P.M. to continue the public hearing. Mr. Bisel moved to close the public hearing at 8:18 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bisel moved to grant easement variances for lots 1 through 7, Block 7, Lakes Addition No. 2 and lots 1 and 6 through 8 in Block 10, Lakes Addition No. 3 and vacation of a portion of easement on Lots 1 and 6 through 8, Block 10, Lakes Addition No. 3. This approval does not include a grading permit for the lots in question or permission to remove any material from Outlot F. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING, REZONE — HENRY LASKA Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 8:20 P.M. Mr. Miller explained that this request is to rezone a parcel of land at 8312 Lake Drive from Suburban Residential to General Business'. , Mr. Laska lives at this address and is operating a construction business from this property. Mr. Kluegel has advised Mr. Laska that outside storage of the commercial equipment is prohibited. Mr. Laska then agreed to have the equipment moved by December 1, 1988 but has since submitted a rezone request. Mr. Miller listed the six findings of fact for denial that are detailed in the February 8, 1989 P & Z Board minutes. He noted that the Council can deny the request based on the findings, but direct the Economic Development Committe and P & Z Board to study the area adjacent to Lake Drive north of Main Street for possible rezonings. Mr. Miller recommended that the rezone request be denied. Mr. Laska explained that he felt the entire area should not be zoned residential due to the large amount of traffic on Lake Drive and because the area just north in Columbus Township is being developed commercially and the existing commercial area across the street from him. He noted that he has submitted a petition to all of his neighbors regarding the rezone request and everyone has signed it. Mr. Neal asked how many people are employed by his business. Mr. Laska explained about fifteen during the summer season with a payroll of about $200,000.00. Mr. Bohjanen noted that the entire length of Lake Drive was zoned until just a few years ago. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Laska if he knew what the zoning was when he purchased the property. Mr. Laska said he did not check but assumed it was commercial because of the adjoining commercial property. .Mr. Reinert moved to close the public hearing at 8:28 P.M. Mr. Bohjaren seconded the motion. Motion carried