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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION December 7, 2015 DRAFT 46 The mayor suggested that staff meet with Legion representatives regarding their plans in 47 order to get the process into manageable steps for them. He suggested that the possible 48 lease of the land be included in discussions. 49 50 Staff will need additional information from the Legion to be able to develop options for 51 the sale or lease of the property for this purpose. 52 53 3. Lot Combination Requirement for 6966 and 6970 Lake Drive (Stanek 54 Properties)- City Planner Larsen reviewed her staff report explaining the history of the 55 Stanek property. The council granted a rezoning that allows the family to keep animals 56 on the property. However there is an issue at the property still since an accessory 57 structure that was built without a permit is in violation of city regulations. This is 58 because the two lots owned by the Staneks have not yet been combined. The Staneks are 59 therefore asking the council to amend the zoning ordinance to allow accessory structures 60 without a principal structure. Staff does not support such an amendment; an ordinance 61 amendment like that would not provide city wide benefit. The accessory building that is 62 in violation should be removed or a formal lot combination done thereby making the 63 accessory structure allowable. Ms. Larsen noted that the Staneks have removed other 64 accessory buildings but one remains. 65 66 Carol Stanek, 6966 and 6970 Lake Drive, asked the council to allow her a permit to keep 67 her accessory structure. The lot is quite large at three acres. 68 69 Options presented to Ms. Stanek were: 70 - Tear down the structure; 71 - Combine the lots; 72 - Move the structure and attach it to another building; 73 - Receive a variance from the city (strongly not recommended by staff). 74 75 4. Bald Eagle Lake Properties in Anoka County/Washington County - 76 Community Development Director Grochala explained that council members have 77 expressed interest in investigating what it would take to change the boundary of Anoka 78 County to include 7 or possibly 8 lots that currently straddle the Anoka 79 County/Washington County border. These lots are somewhat unique in that they front 80 Bald Eagle Blvd in Lino Lakes (Anoka County) and the rear of the property is located in 81 the City of Hugo (Washington County) abutting Bald Eagle Lake. The Washington 82 County portions of the lot are only accessible by land through Anoka 83 County. As the staff report outlines, Mr. Grochala explained that there is a process for 84 changing county boundaries but it is quite onerous and he doesn't believe it is viable for 85 these few properties. Further there could be legal expenses to the city. 86 87 Council Member Roeser suggested that the city could speak with the state legislators for 88 the area about getting special legislation. He sees that the city provides all the services 89 for the properties and so should receive all the tax revenue. 90 2