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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, S.EPTF14BER A 1980 -4- RASMUSS.EN VARIANCE HEARING: The Code permits an accessory building of 19000 sq. ft. '[his building will be 912 sq. ft. on the ground floor. Mr. Rasmussen and the City have notified his neighbors. They have no objections. There were no audience comments. Armstrong moved, seconded by Pott, to approve the variance for a 2 story 17' high garage for Richard Rasmussen because the terrain does not permit the garage to be attached; and because the garage is best placed away from the primary building to minimize drainage problems. Motion carried 5-0, SINGER VARIANCE FOR DRIVEWAY AT 9161 JANE RD. N.: The Building Inspector and Engineer had viewed the ,proposed area.. The Engineer reported that the home is on the north shore of Lake Jane; is a walk -out home; the front yard slopes steeply to the water; and the back of the house is level with the road. This home was moved to this location in 1977 because of the high water on Lake Jane, The home is close to the road, with the septic system being between the house and the read, (see Engineer's memo of September 159 1980). The pro- posed area to be blacktopped is primarly on City property, Mr, Singer moved his house to meet City standards; and, therefore, does not have an adequate parking area or driveway. He does not want to park on the street, because Jane Road N. is too narrow, The Engineer does not feel the driveway will cause any drainage or erosion problems. The paved area will be sloped towards the street. The Council discussed the City's responsibilityfor maintaining or repairing the area should City work be necessary in the right-of-way. They also discussed snow storage and removal, and an alternate design for the area, Mr. Singer indicated he has no room for another design and said -this design will not interfer with his drainfield. Pott moved, seconded by Morgan, to approve the driveway variance for Don Singer, 9161 Jane Rd. N., based on the following hardships and conditions: 1, location of the house to the road 2, location of the drainfield 3. the drainage situation be watched closely 4. Mr. Singer enter into an agreement with the City, that the City is held harmless from any expenses in the future for repaving or repairing of the driveway should any City work be necessary in the City right-of-way. The City will grant a 46' easement to Mr. Singer to use City right -of. -way for parking, subject to the terms above. Motion carried 5-0. ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. JamacGate - Engineer Bohrer reported on different types of prefabricated gates that are available. IIe submitted sketches from fence manufactures constructed from pipe with a heavy gauge cross -bar at windshield level. Estimated cost, constructed and installed is $19000. He proposed that the area . not gated be blocked with stacked boulders. Another alternative, recommended by the Engineer, was heavy duty..corner posts, imbedded in cement, with a heavy-duty_ chain placed at grill level. The Couaoil discussed restricting;the opening to one lanefor school buses and elfiTY`gency.vehicles. Morgan maintained the road should be closed.. Pott moved, seconded by Mottaz, to initiate a final attempt at gating Jamaca Avenue before permanently closing off the road. The gate construction shall consist of 6" post imbedded in cement, protected by boulders, and a guardrail cable or chain. The lock shall be equivalent to the size of the chain or cable. Width shall be one lane. Cost shall not exceed $1,000, Motion carried 5-0.