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• COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 2001 Council Member Dahl stated she does not believe there are that many. She stated that approval of the variance is not setting a precedence. The property has huge evergree that will screen the building. She stated she has been told that it is practical to construct this type o lcing due to footings in the soil. Slab and concrete would crack or deteriorate and result in a j a e City of Lino Lakes wants aesthetically pleasing buildings. Mr. Lyden has gone above d b�, o oNcommodate the City. There are other pole barns in the area and it is zoned rural. She indica shs in favor of the variance. Mr. Lyden stated that if the variance is granted, the merit of the variance is due to the soils. He read the letter from the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding the soil information. He stated the basis of the variance is the poor soil. He indicated he is willing to put siding on the 1/6 of the building that can be seen. Mayor Bergeson advised an audience member, Mr. Rafferty, that he will not allow his comments because he is a member of the Planning and Zoning Board. He stated it is not appropriate for the Council to negotiate the design of the building at a public meeting. He stated the variance request can be tabled for further review. He asked for clarification regarding denial of the request. Staff advised the application cannot be submitted for one year if it is denied unless the new application addresses the reason why it was originally denied. Council Member Carlson stated a member of the Planning and Zoning Board addressed the Council at a previous meeting as a resident. The City Attorney advised members of City Boards can address the Council as a resident. Council Member Dahl requested a poll be taken of the Council Members before the request is tabled. Mayor Bergeson advised a poll can be taken relating to how each Council Member will vote as the request is presented. Council Member O'Donnell stated he is leaning toward denial of the request. He stated he has questions regarding other alternatives to the siding material, the cost of a wood frame building over metal, and what is best for the neighbors. He stated it is probably preferable to the neighbors that the boat be stored in a building. However, at this point he would deny the request. Council Member Carlson stated she would also deny the request. She stated she needs something specifically saying that a wood building cannot be build on this particular soil. The main issue is setting a precedence within the City. She added that she strongly believes all residents should have an opportunity to speak to any issue, even if they are members of City Boards. Mayor Bergeson stated that he would deny the request as it has been presented. He would, however, be in favor of a pole structure vs. a slab structure. He stated he can't fmd a reason to fit the variance and criteria for outside materials.