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284 July 25, 1977 The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this variance. Mr. Karth moved to approve this variance based on the Planning and Zoning Board recommendation, reference the 1941 recording, with special note of the fact there is no frontage on an established City street, has only 69.2 feet frontage and less than 22 acres, access by a 33 foot easement over the Easterly line, no City services to be provided to said 33' driveway easement, the City cannot be held liable for the inability of emergency vehicles to gain access to homes. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. Karth, and Mr. Zelinka and Mayor Bohjanen voting, Yes; Mr. McLean and Mr. Schneider voting, No. A request to park a trailer on a lot on Otter Lake while the land is being cleared had been presented to the Planning and Zoning Board. This request had been denied by the Planning and Zoning Board and the trailer has been removed. The Planning and Zoning Board had considered the Plat of Carole's Estates. This plat is located between Oak Land and 77th Street, East of Highway #8. The Planner's and Engineer's recommendations had been discussed. The representatives of this plat were present and the recommendations of the Engineer had been incorporated into a new draw- ing which was presented to the Council. The additional 30' street easement along the South line had been added. Mr. Zelinka questioned the relocation of 77th Street - would this cause the removal of the line of trees. Mr. Gotwald said this would not be realigned at this time, but the easement is on record for future upgrading of the street. The three lots located along Highway #8 are in a designated commercial zone. The Plann- ing and Zoning had recommended these lots be so designated and the prospective owners made aware of this zoning. The side year on Lot 1, Block 1, was discussed. Mr. McLean moved to approve the preliminary plat of Carole Estates with the following stipulations - the Planner's and Engineer's recommendations be fulfilled before a Pub- lic hearing, the three commercial lots be so designated, the 30' street easement along the South line of the property be included, perc tests and soil borings be done on block 2, lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 and any others deemed necessary, with an extra side yard on Lot 1, Block 1, on the North line. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to set a public hearing for August 22, 1977 at 8:45 P.M. subject to the receipt of the reports from the Rice Creek Watershed Board and the Anoka Highway Depart- ment with the soil borings to be in also. Mr. Zelinka asked if the City would be res- ponsible for the removal of trees for driveways along 77th Street and was told this is the responsibility of the developer. Motion was seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fran Burque had applied for a variance to sell a lot of less than 22 acres. This lot is located just East of the lot just sold along 64th Street and is being purchased by the same person. The Planning and Zoning had recommended approval of this variance and asked that this be combined with the other parcel to form one parcel of land. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. The plat of Rohavic Oaks was considered. The changes suggested by the Engineer had been made and Mr. Gotwald had recommended approval of the new concept. Mr. Short had quest- ioned the land designated for Park land. He felt it might too low for anything except passive use. The Minnesota Highway Department had suggested some restrictions on the lots bordering Highway #49 and suggested these developers contact the EQC for assistance. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this preliminary plat subject to the receipt of the recommendations of the Rice Creek Watershed Board and the EQC. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to forward this plat to the Park Board for their recommendations