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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 1999 4. 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. 5. The final action will be in keeping within the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Staff advised it supports setback variances for the building and parking lot and for the number of parking spaces because of the physical constraints of the site. Council expressed concern regarding the impervious surface, decrease in parking and partial parking in the County's right-of-way, wetland delineation, and a 90' variance. Staff advised the County right-of-way issue has been resolved. There is already parking within the ordinary high water setback. This plan would pave that area and, provide some treatment of run off, which would be an improvement environmentally. The number of parking spaces is an issue. Staff indicated the variance requested is justified. The setback is an issue also. Council asked if the parking plan is any closer to the lake. Staff st achment would not be any greater. Council expressed concern regarding the elevation and 'n. f stated if extreme flooding occurred part of the parking lot would be Council suggested the possibility of reloc. ' . Staff advised that economic development within the City is impo t. finesses must grow to survive. The City must pay attention to established busin e ty. Council asked about the po 'f ' o ucing the size of the building to accommodate the number of parking lot taf orted that some size reduction has been considered. The Planning and Zoning : 'a c • ended approval with 10 less parking lots. The property does have many constraints m: to parking. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve variances for setback from OHWL for building and parking lot as indicated on the site plan, approve variance to reduce the number of parking spaces to 78, and approve site plan based on findings in the report and the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits must be obtained prior to any construction and 1% of the construction costs must be put in escrow to insure completion of all site improvements. A fire sprinkler system is required. 2. New information describing exterior lighting must be submitted and obtain approval by City staff, including the CSO, prior to issuance of building permits. In short, the lighting shall be shielded (no direct light). Wall pack fixtures are not acceptable. 11