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11/22/71 131 checked the plans at the State Hwy Dept. and there was nothing for that area. He felt that he, was up- grading the building and this would be a tax benefit. This addition would come within 26 feet of the highway right of way. He had checked the building to the north (Knotty Pine Inn) which was 22 feet from the highway, and the house to the south of him was 16 feet from the right of way. Mr. Bohjanen felt we should keep a straight line. Glenn noted that no one was close to him so this would affect no one, W. Locher stated that he had talked to the Hwy Dept. on this and that there was nothing on the drawing board now. Ultimately there may be some turn lanes made in that area. As for setback, they don't care as long as it is beyond the right - of -way. There was considerable discussion. Crystal objected to this addition stating that he was within the 40 foot setback now. She stated that the Highway Dept. is putting out stakes now to improve the road. She wanted the matter tabled in order to .bring in proof that something will be done by the State. She noted that Dupre had to red -tag the auto body building, but didn't, they had to move back, but since this is a Rehbein things are different. If the State widens the highway then they will have to pay to buy his building. Mr. L'Allier noted that we can do this with a stipulation that he gets a letter from the State. Glenn stated that he called the State and that their plans near the area were for widening near the Blue Heron. There . was discussion on the bldg. Mr. L'Allier noted that the setback allowed for the Skyline Auto Body was 18 feet. Mr. Locher stated that the old ordinance had no regulations on setbacks. Glean ateted that he needed the room and would like to start soon with cold weather coming. Mr. Bohjanen wondered why all.the building comes in late in the fall. Glenn stated that if he could take out the permit now, and the letter should prove unfavorable, he would tear down anything he had put up. Mr. Locher suggested that Glenn drive over to the Hwy Dept. tomorrow to get a letter. Glenn noted that they need time to get clearance to write such letters. After more discussion, Mr. Rosengren moved to grant a variance to Glenn Rehbein to add a 10 foot wide extension on his Excavating building which would leave a 26 foot setback from the Highway 49 right -of -way, with the stipulation that he,get a letter from the State Highway Dept. stating that they have no plans in the area. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier took up the matter of requesting a variance on the burning ban by the,PCA. Mr. Locher stated that he had talked with Tom Wild who had replaced Larry Shaw at the PCA. Mr. Wild wants a series of ,plans submitted which show the density of residences in Lino Lakes along with a letter re- questing a variance. Under PCA Ord. APC -8 there is to be no burning if there are 100 families per square mile. This ordinance was amended September 14th to allow variances to its adoption. They will send a list of regulations; Mr. Locher noted that they don't like gerrymandering. After discussion, Mr. Cardinal moved to table the PCA,varianoe pending clarification by the Attorney and also to ask the Assessor to double -check her previous figures. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald had nothing.further to report. Mr. Locher stated that Mr. & Mrs. Koch were here again requesting to build on the leg of Baldwin Lake Road. He had heard today from the County Attorney's office that the County Board had voted to turn whatever they own to the Village, but they will not upgrade the road or admit to owning it. Quit -claim deeds will be given if we wish to acoept.the road for maintenance. Mr. L'Allier suggested.that we request them to send a letter stating their intent of selling something they