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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 6. 198o _14— STEVEfV LARSON: H. Zabrock — questioned the legality of a variance and adequate road frontage. Armstrong explained the variance reg11lati.ons, Mr. Larson 1 has 185 ft. of road frontage, B. Schumacher — feels three variances are too many particularly when there is a question about the septic system. J. Paulsrood — feels the City is setting a precedent; if they grant these variances. Councilman Mottaz expressed concern with septic system around lakeshore property andalso asked about the low area on the property, Building Inspector Rosenau proposed setting the beds near the surface and covering them, with the intent to dry up and eliminate the problem of ponding in the low corner. Mottaz would like for information on the location of the two drainfield sites. Novak asked if repositioning the house would allow for a, more desireable placement of the drainfields. Sirian Johnson — is concerned about fill over a drainfield. Ile is opposed to any type of situation that would allow the possibility of central. sewer. Mr. Larson stated he has adequate space for 2 fields per his engineer's caluelations. He feels this is a hardship situation, since the lot will be condemned to zero value if be is denied the variances. Morgan stated the City has some obligation based on the :Building Inspector's recommendations before the Larson's purchased the lot. He suggested the Building Inspector and Mr. Larson get together and try to modify the plan to satisfy all the concerns. Armstrong moved, seconded by Novak, to continue the hearing until May 20, at 8 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Larry Isdahl, architect for Larson, stated that the house could be moved closer to the lake, thereby making the area for the second drainfield site conform. Novak stated she would rather see the house set closer to the road rather than the lake. Pott recommended -that at the continuation, details on the two drainfields be available and that the Administrator verify that this lot is equal to the average of adjoining lots. DEMONTREVI'LLE ACCESS: Engineer Bohrer reviewed the proposal to level and grade 120 lineal feet along the east shoulder of Demontreville Trail from the public access north. This will provide parking space for four cars with trailers. The purpose is to help eliminate the problem of cars parking on the road and private property. Audience: H, Zabroek — opposed this improvement and feels improvement of this access will create additional problems for property owners around the lake. B. Garloff — presented pictures showing cars parked on both sides of the road and damage that has been done, by oars, to front ,yards and mailboxes, while launching boats here. She opposed the access and feels it creates a, hazardous situation with cars and trailers blocking the road completely while launching boats. `