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• COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 C. That the hardship is not due to economic considerations alone and a reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance. There is no economic hardship involved. D. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that would be denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. The property owner to the south received a similar variance in 1986. There are no other corner lots in this development that would require the same circumstances which are unique to the Air Park E. That the proposed actions will not unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood. Property value should not diminish. F. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Granting this variance will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance which allowed the platting of the Air Park The Planning and Zoning Board has reviewed this variance request and recommended approval with the conditions outlined above. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the variance, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Final Plat, Pine Valley Estates - Ms. Wyland reviewed Council's approval of a preliminary plat for four lots to be known as Lang's Pine Valley Estates at its July 28, 1997 meeting. The subject property is located in the 6900 block of 2nd Avenue, zoned R-1, and lies within MUSA boundaries. The City's Comprehensive Plan shows the parcel as single-family residential. Ms. Wyland explained that Mr. Lang has signed a development agreement, posted financial guarantees, and submitted title work to the City Attorney for review. Utilities are being extended along 2nd Avenue to serve the new lots. Staff recommended approval of this final plat subject to approval of the title work by the City Attorney. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the final plat subject to title work approval. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Emergency Ordinance No. 28 - 97, Extending Telecommunication Towers Moratorium - Ms. Wyland stated that Council adopted Ordinance No. 10 - 97 on April 14, 1997, which placed a six-month moratorium on the establishment, expansion, modification, or. rebuilding of any radio common carrier facility within the City of Lino Lakes. That moratorium is due to expire on October 14, 1997. Ms. Wyland explained that Staff is in the process of reviewing a proposed ordinance with the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. However, this work will not be complete by October 14, 1997, and Staff would therefore request that Council adopt Ordinance No. 28 - 97 to extend said moratorium until December 31, 1997. Council Member Lyden moved to approve Ordinance No. 28 - 97, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 28 - 97 can be found at the end of these minutes.