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8. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A.Award Bid for Well House #2 Bids were received for the construction of Well Pump house No. 2 along with a recommendation from the City Engineer. The Council asked for postponement until they can review this with the Finance Director. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to postpone awarding bid for Well Pump House No. 2 until they receive an update on where the City is financially on water projects. (Motion passed 4-0). 9. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A.Zoning Variance: Kissner Planner Dillerud reported at its February 25, 2002 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a Zoning Variance for Greg Kissner to complete construction of a home at 9873 55th Street N. with a front set back of 64.01 feet where RE standards require a front setback of 100 feet. The construction of the home was halted by the City at a point following foundation construction and back fill when it was determined that the Building Permit was issued based on a survey proposing construction at an incorrect front setback. M/S/P Dunn/Siedow — to adopt Resolution No. 2002-011 approving Zoning Variance for Greg Kissner, 9873 55th Street N. to permit a 64.01 foot front set back in the RE Zone where the standard is 100 feet, based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the stated Findings. (Motion passed 3-1DeLapp:The developer has the responsibility for providing a layout design for at least one house site on every lot.) The Council wanted an action plan with the same rule for everyone to follow so this will not happen again. A workshop will be scheduled with the Building Dept. and Planning Dept. to discuss zoning and permit issues. M/S/P Dunn/Siedow — to have the Administrator set up a workshop, approx. 45 minutes long, before the building season begins, to investigate zoning and permit issues. (Motion passed 4-0.) B.Exterior Lighting Regulations The Lighting Committee will continue to work on the residential exterior lighting regulations. Council member DeLapp indicated the big problem with the lights is the hot spot. He recommended keeping OP developments the way they are, retain the existing lighting, and in RE and Ag districts allow motion sensor lights with no more than one per house. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp - to amend the existing lighting ordinance to allow commercial exterior lighting to exceed the 3 and 1.5 candle power maximums for a horizontal distance of 20 feet from the location of the lighting fixture, but not beyond the property line. (Motion passed 4-0.) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 2002 4