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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL, AUGUST 2, 1983 -6- 9. ENGINEER'S REPORT: B.'Jeff Nelson 8'0'1'2' Hi'1'1' Trail N. S'ho'r'e'1'and Permit Garage Engineer Bo rer reviewed the request as outlined in his letter of July 25, 1983. He recommended the variances be granted for lot size and width and a Shoreland Permit be issued. Mr. Nelson is proposing to constuct a 24 x 24 detached garage in front of his home. Mr. Nelson was present and explained that the configuration of the property and the construction of the existing home make it necessary to place the garage in front. He noted that the east garage wall will line up with the west wall of the home and the present tuck -under garage will be walled up. M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara to adopt R-83-50, a Resolution approving a building permit for construction of a 24' x 24' garage at 8012 Hill Tr. N. for Jeffrey Nelson, per Section 301.130 C.10. of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code; and, grant a variance for lot size and width and a Shoreland Permit for same construction. Based on the hardship that the lot(s) were consolidated into parcels prior to adoption of the Shoreland Ordinance and no other adjacent land is available. Motion carried 5-0. C. James Friend, 9498' Jane Rd.'N. - Shoreland Permit Drain - field 'd' Replacement - Engineer Bohrer explained the request as outlined in his letter of August 2, 1983. He identified the property location and stated the variances requested. M/5/P Morgan/Dunn to approve a lot size variance and grant a Shoreland Permit for construction of a new drainfield system for James Friend with the following conditions: 1. The septic tank be exposed to determine size and elevation. If the size is less than 1,200 gallons or the outlet pipe is greater than 18" below the ground surface, the tank should be replaced. 2. Existing line to existing drainfield should be capped off. 3. Applicant must submit a layout of the new drainfield for review by the Building Official prior to construction. 4. Drainfield to be constructed as close as possible to existing septic tank and not more than 18 inches of cover. Approval is based on the hardship that no additional land is available and the lot was developed prior to the Shoreland Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0. D. LAWCON - Pebble Park - Bohrer distributed a revised cost estimate sheet, approved by the Park Commission, for improvements to Pebble Park. Council approval is required before submitting the grant application. He reviewed each improvement and cost estimate. He personally felt the proposed softball field was too short to develop into a regulation size field,