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• COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 28, 1996 Ms. Wyland stated that Mr. Dorschner's property is currently 165 feet wide and 600 feet deep. When the dwelling was originally constructed, in 1982, the City did not require a lot survey and apparently this home was constructed too close to the westerly property line considering the garage orientation. Two (2) driveways have been serving the site for several years with the westerly driveway encroaching on the Behm's property. Access to the existing attached garage is from the westerly driveway. Additionally, Mr. Dorschner has reconstructed a fence which was also over the property line. Ms. Wyland explained that to eliminate the access problem, Mr. Gary Uhde, the developer of Behm's Century Farms, has agreed to sell Mr. Dorschner 10' of Lot 1, Block 1, subject to City approval. This would allow the fence to remain and Mr. Dorschner to maintain access to his garage. As an alternative, Mr. Uhde has offered to provide a temporary easement over Lot 1, Block 1, to allow time to reorient the garage entrance to the front of the home. This would require an addition to the existing garage and possibly the living area over the garage. Mr. Dorschner is not in a position, at this time, to facilitate this construction and would prefer the subdivision route. Ms. Wyland noted that the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this item at their May, 1996, meeting and recommended approval of the subdivision. There was a great deal of discussion concerning the criteria for granting a variance and the Board concurred that justification for the variance exists. The Board also determined that there is some responsibility on the City's part as a building permit had been issued to construct the home at its present location without the requirement of a survey document. Council Member Neal asked how long this has been an issue. Ms. Wyland stated it has been an issue since 1982. The issue began with the former owner of the property. There has been a lot of discrepancies with other land. Council Member Bergeson stated there is some precedent set for this if the property meets two (2) of three (3) criteria in width and area. Ms. Wyland indicated that the Planning and Zoning Board recommended boundary line surveys be required with each plat. Council Member Kuether moved to approve a minor subdivision and variance to allow Lot 1, Block 1, Behm's Century Farms to be reduced to a lot depth of 125'. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Northern Wholesale, Revised Site Plan and Minor Subdivision - Ms. Wyland stated the Council approved a minor subdivision and site plan review for Northern Wholesale at the April 29, 1996, meeting. Since that time, the RCWD has determined that the best location for ponding and wetland area is on the west side of the building. This has resulted in a shift of the proposed structure approximately 200' to the east and the purchase of an additional 200' of property from Mr. Paul Miller. The building size will remain the same as will the parking and loading area. Landscaping will be increased along Otter Lake Road and a pond and park like area will be • developed in front of the building. 11