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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001 Council Member Dahl abstained. Mayor Bergeson voted yea. Council Member Carlson voted yea. Council Member O'Donnell voted yea. Council Member Reinert voted yea. Motion carried with Council Member Dahl abstaining. Mayor Bergeson thanked everyone involved with the Plan. He stated the City will move ahead with the submission to the Metropolitan Council. The City has a lot of work to do on new ordinances and that work can no begin. Resolutions No. 01— 88 and No. 01— 89 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Resolution No. 01— 82, Variance, Glenn Valentine, 64th Street and 20th Avenue, (3/5 Vote Required), Jeff Smyser — City Planner Smyser advised Mr. Glenn Valentine of Ventura Homes has applied for a variance from the required setback from a collector road. The site lies between I -35E and 20th Avenue (Co. Rd. 54). Most of the site is wetland. Only a small portion of the site is upland: the area along 20th Avenue. Variances from required road setbacks eeded if a house and driveway are to be built. Some wetland fill will be required. City Planner Smyser presented the staff analysis of the app that in all requests for variance and in taking subsequent action, the City shall of fact: 1. That the property in question canno reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the offici 2. That the plight of the landoo physical circumstances unique to his property not created by 3. That the hardship i e to '`conomic considerations alone and when a reasonable use for the pro. i der the terms of the ordinance. 4. That gran privilege th in the same ce request will not confer on the applicant any special e denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings 5. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. City Planner Smyser advised the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the application at its June 13 meeting and recommended approval based on conditions. Staff is also recommending approval based on conditions. Council Member O'Donnell asked if there will be any utilities in that area in the foreseeable future. City Engineer Powell advised the area is in Sewer District 5. There will not be any utility service in the near future. • Council Member O'Donnell asked if there is room on the property for a second septic location if the 410 current sewer fails. City Planner Smyser advised the survey does show a location for another septic 10