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• CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 8, 2001 Council Member Carlson asked if the design standards will apply to the Tagg property. Economic Development Director Wessel stated the standards will apply to the Tagg property if Ross Fefercorn develops the land. STEVE POSER GARAGE, DONNA CARLSON Mr. Steve Poser, 6180 Ware Road, distributed a packet of information that included a summary regarding his request, photos, letters of support from neighbors and a plot map. He indicated he will be requesting a variance for an accessory building. He gave the history of this issue noting he believed he owned 1 and 1/3 acres. Council Member Carlson stated at one point Mr. Poser was told to go ahead with his plan and he cut down trees. He was then told to stop because he does not have enough land. Mr. Poser is looking for Council direction but understands he must,: • through the Planning and Zoning Board. City Engineer Powell noted at this point there is no a staf tion. Mayor Bergeson stated it is unfortunate that the ap. is t go' impression to go ahead from staff However, all residents have to go thr �-City process to apply for a variance. Mayor Bergeson advised that based on is p that the lot is short, he would support the variance. He would ques • the . +"'ding could come closer to the location requirement. He noted he would •�+t a staff recommendation and recommendation from the P1 ng Board. Council Member Carlson last variance granted. More and Zoning Board tha es not see this variance as big of a problem as the rmation may be presented from staff and the Planning e to be considered. Council Member Reine . N tated the variance request is worth a shot but there is no guarantee. Council Member Dahl stated she does not have a problem with the variance but would want to see the driveways connected. CENTENNIAL (CIRCLE PINES) GAS FRANCHISE PAYMENT FOR 2001, LINDA WAITE SMITH City Administrator Waite Smith distributed a memo regarding the Circle Pines Utilities Franchise Fee. The memo indicated that staff has suggested the Council may want to consider a cap on the 2001 franchise revenue collected from Centennial customers.