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152 <br />County. Ms. Wyland said that it was her understanding a permit <br />would be granted. <br />Council Member Kuether moved to approve the subdivision request. <br />Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried <br />unanimously. <br />Consideration of Variance Request, Roger Rolstad, Carl and Thomas <br />Street - Mr. Kolstad has requested a variance to extend Carl <br />Street and Thomas Street in the Lino Air Park subdivision using <br />the street standards in place when the original portions of the <br />streets were constructed in 1977. The extended portion of the <br />streets would be identical to the abutting segments of streets <br />which currently exist. Street construction standards have <br />changed considerably and if the variance was granted the extended <br />portions of Carl Street and Thomas Street would not conform to <br />the current City Code. <br />The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the request and after some <br />discussion recommended denial of the request. The Board <br />concurred with the City Planner who indicated that the findings <br />of fact did not justify granting a variance. No hardship could <br />be found relating to the property. <br />A copy of the City Council minutes from 1976 regarding <br />installation of the streets was given to the City Council. It <br />was noted that the City Code has been amended since the original <br />subdivision was approved and any new street construction in the <br />subdivision must conform to present codes. <br />Mr. Kolstad told the City Council that the original streets were <br />not constructed to the streets standards that existed in 1977. <br />This was allowed because it was thought that only one side of <br />each street would be developed. However, after the streets were <br />constructed, subdivisions occurred on the other side of the <br />streets and additional building was allowed. <br />Mr. Kolstad said he did not understand why the current street <br />standards with concrete curb and gutter would be required in this <br />case since only seven (7) lots can be built on abutting each <br />street. He felt it would also look strange. Mr. Kolstad also <br />said that the hardship would be on the air park users. An <br />association has been formed for the maintenance of the air strip <br />and if additional lots are not allowed to develop on the air <br />strip, the current landowners will never get additional help in <br />maintaining the air strip. Mr. Kolstad said that if the City <br />does not allow the variance, he will be forced to let the <br />property go tax forfeit. <br />Council Member Neal moved to approve the variance request with <br />the conditions recommended by the City Engineer. Mayor Reinert <br />seconded the motion. Mr. Schneider said that he did try to <br />PAGE 8 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />