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COUNCIL MINUTES November 24, 2008 APPROVED .76 Pecchia reported that the Police Department is requesting permission to accept $50 donated through a residential mortgage program by a city resident. 178 179 Council Member Stoltz moved to approve Resolution No. 08-139 as presented Council Member 180 Gallup seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. 181 182 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER 183 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 184 185 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT, MICHAEL GROCHALA 186 6A. Approval of Resolution No. 08-134, Approving a Variance from the Ordinary High 187 Water Level to allow for the reconstruction of an accessory structure located at 1801 77th 188 Street - - Planner Bengtson explained that a variance has been requested by Mr. Ron Marier, 189 1801 77th St E, to allow for reconstruction at his property; staff determined that the 190 reconfiguration called for in the reconstruction would not meet shoreland set back requirements. 191 The staff recommendation for denial was forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and the 192 board voted to approve the variance. The resolution presented to the council represents staff's 193 recommendation for denial; Mr. Bengtson suggested that if the council wishes to approve the 194 variance, findings of fact in that regard will be necessary as well as a different resolution 49,5 6 The council concurred that they will need more time to review this matter and to establish correct 197 findings if there is a decision to approve the variance. 198 199 Council Member Reinert moved that the matter be tabled. Council Member Gallup seconded the 200 motion. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. 201 202 Mr. Marier addressed the council. He explained that this variance request involves a project to 203 his property that commenced after he suffered tornado damage. This involves a five acre 204 property. His goal is to reconstruct the garage to a slightly larger size while also providing for 205 some access improvements to the home. The property has been in his family for generations and 206 these accessibility improvements will assist in his effort to stay in the property. He has great 207 respect for the area. 208 209 6B. Approval of Resolution No. 08-133, Approving Final Plat for Marketplace 3rd 210 Addition for a commercial subdivision lot line adjustment — Planner Bengtson reported that 211 Ryan Companies has requested approval of this final plat that will slightly adjust lot lines. Staff, 212 the Planning and Zoning Board and the city attorney have reviewed and concurred that the 213 request is appropriate. 214 215 Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve Resolution No. 08-133 as presented. Council 216 Member Stoltz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. •217 -5-