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• COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 2000 Council Member Carlson asked for the square footage of the second floor. Staff advised that figure was not determined. Council Member Carlson stated Ms. Sherman calculated that figure to be approximately 41,000 square feet. Council Member Dahl advised she did discuss sewer and water and that issue was one reason she could not support the project. Staff advised sewer and water was discussed. However, denial based on a septic system is not legal. Council Member Carlson advised both the septic system and square footage of the building tie into the staff report relating to capacity. Staff advised septic systems are based on the square footage of a building and are designed for peak capacity. The City Administrator advised she reviewed the tapes from the i "3 d correct square footage was not determined. The City Attorney advised the reason for the findings o to acts together to support the denial. The City has ordinance standards that the t ply with. The findings of fact need 1111 to include issues raised by the Council. If an issu s no levant, it should not be included. The City cannot deny a project because it is not wit R oundary. • Council Member Carlson stated t t ars " pertaining to natural resources that the septic system could pertain to. Staff advised the septic to as an issue to the Environmental Board. A well-designed septic system is not a threat t •v nment. Council Member Carlso a' uggested the number of parking spaces also is included because it was not harmonious to the area. Staff advised they do not remember that being part of the discussion. The findings of fact should support why the application was denied. The City Attorney advised the number of parking spots could change the character of an area and could be a finding of fact. Mr. Gary Nordness, Developer for the project, stated the number of parking spaces was less than required. He advised he strongly disagrees that the project was not harmonious with the area. He recommended the Council look at what they are doing very carefully because the applicant will pursue this.