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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 22, 2000 Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the three -(3) homes that do have hangers in the front. Staff advised the three (3) properties that have hangers in the front are part of another development project. This area has no hangers in the front. Mr. Carl Johnson, applicant for the variance, came forward and stated the City did not cause the problem. In the City's effort to resolve the problem a moratorium was placed on building on the properties. At the same time the grading plan was accepted. Placement for the buildings is key to the runway and exposure to the home. He gave the background of his property and the events that led to the variance request. He noted the hanger facing the runway will block the entire front of the house. A hanger on the east side would functionally work but cost much more. He added the neighbors are not opposed to his request but have asked that he soften the look of the hanger. Mr. Glen Martig, 376 Carl Street, Vice -President of the Air Park Association, came forward and stated the association has reviewed Mr. Johnson's plans and approved the plan. There are no objections from the neighbors. He stated there are three (3) other hangers in front on Carl Street. He requested Mr. Johnson be grandfathered in and granted the variance. Mayor Bergeson asked if the hanger could be closer to the street if advised that if the hanger were attached to the house it would b is another property that has an attached hanger, so in a sense ed to the house. Staff tached garage. There e house. Council Member Reinert clarified with staff that t to was put into effect before the ordinance was passed. Council Member O'Donnell moved t variance as requested. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Council Member O'Donnel ooks at variances strictly relating to the findings of fact. He stated that he is coni no g Mr. Johnson did is causing the variance request. Council Member Dahl e•`.ecause the circumstances were out of Mr. Johnson's control. She asked if this is the only :__ a in the City that has this type of problem. Staff advised another area could be Surfside Sea Plane. Council Member Dahl advised Mr. Johnson has done everything he can and is supportive of his request. Council Member Reinert stated this area is unique to the City and is an amenity to the City. The ordinance is Citywide but this is a unique situation. Council Member Carlson stated the Planning and Zoning Board denied the request on a 5-0 vote. She stated the Council did receive additional information from Mr. Johnson that was not discussed at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. She stated she was skeptical but Mr. Johnson has shown every intent to uphold the ordinance. The neighbors are not opposed and the AirPark Association has also approved. She stated she is in support of the request. 10