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• • COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 12, 1997 Mr. Simmons stated the reason most often cited by Blaine residents is they did not want their tot lot to become a "magnet" for other neighborhood children. Mayor Landers opened the public hearing at 7:33 P.M. There being no public input, Mayor Landers requested a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Kuether moved to close the public hearing at 7:33 P.M. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the preliminary plat and final plat for Apollo Meadows Town Houses subject to five conditions as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson asked why both preliminary and final plat approvals are being considered. Ms. Wyland explained both are being considered at this time because the preliminary plat was not considered during the PDO review. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Changing Council Conditions, Lot 19, Block 5, Behm's Century Farms, 256 Palomino Avenue - Ms. Wyland advised the plat for the Behm's Century Farms 1st Addition was approved by the Council in May of 1995. At that time, a condition of approval involved the orientation of three lots on Palomino Lane. These three lots were directed to face north. The reason for this orientation involved the concern that the middle lot (a butt lot) would not be as desirable with the homes on either side facing east and west. Ms. Wyland advised Lots 17 and 18 have been built on and these lots face north. Lot 19 is the last lot left in this addition. The potential purchaser is not able to locate their desired home in a northerly orientation and would like the Council to reconsider the original conditions placed on this plat. A problem contributing to the difficulty in facing the home in a northerly manner is the lot width (or depth) at 105 feet. She noted that as plated, the lot is more suited to a westerly facing dwelling. Council Member Kuether asked if the owners of Lot 18 were present or have been notified of this request. Ms. Wyland advised they are not present and have not been notified by the City. Steve Kelly, representing Olmstead Builders, thanked the Council for considering this request and offered to answer questions. Council Member Kuether noted this house will fit on the lot if facing north. Mr. Kelly stated this is correct; however, there would be less than 30 feet for a back yard. He noted this is the last lot in this addition and they are waiting for the moving of the MUSA line for approval of Phase II. PAGE 10