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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 2000 The City has received a letter from the Minnesota Correctional Facility Physical Plant Director indicating no objections to the roadway vacation provided the drainage/utility easement is maintained. The Correctional Facilities utilities are currently within the 74`s Street right-of-way. Staff recommended approval of the first reading of Ordinance No. 08 — 00 as stipulated in the City Charter. Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Council Member Carlson stated staff has answered her questions regarding access for emergency vehicles. She advised there is a possibility of a cul-de-sac to the west if necessary. Council Member O'Donnell requested clarification regarding the difference of an easement and right- of-way. The City Attorney advised this action is vacating the street portion and retaining the utility portion of the easement. Council Member O'Donnell moved to close the public hearin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve presented. Council Member Reinert seconded th Council Member Carlson voted yea. uncil Member Carlson of Ordinance No. 08 — 00, as er ahl voted yea. Council Member O'Donnell voted yea. Council Member Rein yor Bergeson voted yea. Motion carried unanimousl Ordinance No. 08 — 0 d in the City Clerk's office. Variance for 6280 Wa Road, David Pearson (3/5 Vote Required), Mary Kay Wyland — Staff advised Mr. David Pearson is requesting a variance to allow a single family home at 6280 Ware Road to be located closer than the required 40' from the property line on a collector roadway. The Ordinance requires a minimum setback of 40'. The applicant has redesigned the proposed dwelling to minimize the setback required which will be 28.99' at the north/west corner and 36.59' at the south/west corner. The variance requested ranges from 11.01' to 3.41' on the Ware Road side of the property as indicated on the survey dated 4/30/00. The 11.1' variance applies to the north/west corner of the 6' x 12' bedroom area extension as shown on the plan and is then reduced to a 3.41' variance at the south/west corner of the attached garage. The garage entrance will be from Coyote Trail. This request has been modified from the Planning and Zoning Board meeting by moving the dwelling 1' closer to Ware Road to allow construction of a retaining wall on the easterly side of the home adjacent to some steep grades. A revised survey was prepared and reviewed by the City Engineer who indicated that the proposed retaining wall was unacceptable. City Ordinance allows a maximum 6