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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 2, 2009 3 Consider a revised plan for a variance application from Mr. & Mrs. Hugec, 2931 Jonquil Trail N., Resolution No. 2009-022 Kelli Matzek, City Planner, reported the City Council is being asked to consider a variance request by Vladimir and Silvia Hugec to allow the construction of an in-ground pool and spa within the required 100 foot buffer setback from the edge of an Open Space Preservation (OP) development at 2931 Jonquil Trail N, The City Council previously reviewed this application on March 17, 2009, and continued the request to this meeting. The applicants have submitted a revised site plan (Option D) and alternative (Option E) that is consistent with the plan reviewed by the Planning Commission and addresses the Commission’s recommendation that a fireplace and pergola be moved to different locations on the site. Staff recommended denial of the proposed variances based on a strict review of the variance criteria in City Code. Council Members Smith and DeLapp visited the site and cited several circumstances that were unique to this property, including: 1. The existing home was built further back on the lot leaving little buildable area in the rear yard. 2. The proposed pool and spa are similar to the structures in the neighborhood. 3. There is adequate room on the applicants parcel to provide screening that will not only mitigate any impacts to the Lake Elmo Park Reserve property to the south but will enhance the current view from the park to the applicants’ property. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 2009-022 approving variances from the 100 foot buffer setback required from the edge of an Open Space Preservation District to allow the construction of an in-ground pool and spa at 2931 Jonquil Trail N. as shown in Option D, with the condition that a revised landscaping plan be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit for the pool identifying at least two staggered rows of evergreen trees along the rear of the property to create a visual buffer from the Lake Elmo Regional Park Reserve. The trees shall not be less than four feet in height and maintained and replaced when necessary. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. 2009 Street Improvements: Approval of plans and specs and ordering advertisements for bids; Resolution No. 2009-023 Ryan Stempski, Assistant City Engineer, reported the City Council is being asked to approve the plans and specifications for the 2009 street improvements and order advertisement for bids. The project includes the residential streets in the Myron Ellman, Eden Park, Eden Park 2nd, and The Forest subdivisions. Additionally TKDA has completed the design and included the reconstruction plans for the Tablyn Park entrance and parking lot within this plan set to be bid and constructed by the same contractor. The