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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 1990 Judges are not required to count ballots. Mrs. Anderson expressed her appreciation to the Chief Election Judges and especially to Marge Roisum. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REPORT - JOHN MILLER Variance - Robert T. Nelson - Mr. Nelson, 6733 East Shadow Lake Drive is applying for a variance to setback requirements so that he can build a 7'x 24' addition to the north side of his home. The variance approval will allow Mr. Nelson to build the addition to within 5.7 of the north side lot line. Mayor Bisel asked if there would be a problem if the resident to the north of this lot wished to build an addition to his home. Mr. Miller explained that the attached garage for that dwelling is on the south side of that lot. Mr. Miller explained that the DRB has recommended approval of the variance based upon six (6) findings of fact listed in the September 12, 1990 DRB minutes. Council"Member Reinert moved to approve the recommendation of the DRB and grant a variance to Robert T. Nelson, DRB application No. 90 - 50. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Minor Subdivision, Earl Olson, 1210 Main Street - Mr. Miller explained that Mr. Olson owns approximately 35 acres of land now divided into three different parcels. He wishes to combine the parcels and then divide the one (1) parcel into three (3) ten acre and one (1) five acre lots. This procedure would eliminate the one (1) two (2) acre parcel that is presently landlocked and add three (3) acres to the current two (2) acre parcel making it less non - conforming. This will create three (3) ten (10) acre saleable parcels - with access to Main Street. Council Member Kuether explained that she is representing Mr. Olson and will abstain from voting on this matter. Mr. Miller noted that the DRB has recommended approval of this request contingent upon review by the Anoka County Highway Engineer and granting of driveway permits by the County, payment of $1,200.00 for park dedication, submission of soil borings and perculation tests and indication that the lots are buildable and meet proper setback requirements from the Minnesota Pipe Line easement. Mr. Miller explained that a ghost plat has not been prepared for this area since the pipe line easement and large amount of wetlands almost makes ghost platting impossible. It was noted that a mobile home is located on one (1) of the parcels. Mr. Miller said that he has talked to Mr. Olson PAGE 2