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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2005 7 Use Permit of Discover Crossing plat with the exception of street lighting on the bridge, a monument sign and the color-stamped roadway paving. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Section 520 Site Plan Amendment:Village North Office Park The City Planner reported this is a proposal to modify the site plan of a previously approved project to construct a 10,000 square foot office building on 39th Street North – Brookman Addition. The revised plan re-orients most of the off-street parking from the front of the building to the rear and side of the building, and enhances the landscaping that will be installed. The Planner said the new site design requires a slight increase to the area of the site, which can be processed by staff as a Lot Line Adjustment. M/S/P Johnston/Johnson- to approve an amendment to the Section 520 Site Plan for “Village North” per plans staff-dated August 4, 2005, as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the recommendations of the City Engineer— specifically regarding wastewater treatment (temporary and permanent). 2. Compliance with the recommendations of the Valley Branch Watershed District as found to be reasonable and practical by the City Engineer. 3. Submission by the applicant of exterior lighting plans in compliance with Section 1350 prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. (Motion passed 5-0.) D. Resolution No. 2005-087: Variance to Lot Size – Hardy The City Planner reported Linda Hardy has asked for a zoning variance to allow a parcel- of-record that is non-conforming by area to be used for a single family dwelling site. The parcel is slightly over 17,000 sq.ft. and the minimum buildable parcel-of-record is 43,560 sq.ft. The applicant is proposing to move an existing 19th century farm house to the parcel. The Planning Commission’s recommendation includes a condition that the applicant must demonstrate that the parcel provides a sufficient area of soils suitable for both a primary and secondary septic drain field of a size suitable for the dwelling proposed. The Planner said he received a report that the soils on the lot are acceptable for a septic/drainfield designed for a 3 bedroom house and there is no room for a second drainfield unless it is a mound system. Council member Smith said that she is concerned that approval of the application would open the door for people to place old buildings on substandard lots. Attorney Filla said that by distinguishing this farmhouse, the City would avoid setting a precedent for other requests. He said it would be appropriate for the Council to specify