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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 1987 PAGE 8 the number of available parking spaces and asked City Engineer Bohrer to review for him his position in regard to the septic system and off-street parking requirements. City Engineer Bohrer explained that there is not a great deal of information on the septic system. The tanks are of a modern type design, but Bohrer considers the more important point is there is a drainfield. The size and exactly where it is located other than it is in the backyard is unknown. He would expect the sewage flow from his operation to be about the same as when Pepin Engineering was in the building. Based on this information, it appears that the septic system is functioning and not causing any surface discharge or anything he could find that is detrimental. It is not sized in accordance with the City code, but this is not a condition for tagging the system. If it did fail, Bohrer preferred installing a new drainfield depending upon how extensive the old one was versus installing a holding tank. Bohrer felt the primary concern on this site is the available parking. He was glad to see that Kosman was giving up the idea of parking on Highway 5. On the southside of the quonset hut- was most likely where the drainfield was and this should not be allowed for parking because this could ruin the drainfield. On the other side of the quonset but there could be some parking spaces. Kosman plans on parking employee vehicles in the overflow parking (Twin Point or VFW parking lots). Bohrer would like to see more thought going into the parking and landscaping and recommends a condition be set for a landscape and parking plan be submitted. The landscaping would primarily prohibit people from parking where they shouldn't be. Richard Kosman stated he is fully aware of what the problems are as far as the alternatives if the septic system fails. M/S/P Moe/Graves - to Adopt ordinance 8004 'amending the Lake Elmo City Code Section 301.070C; granting Richard Kosman'a rezoning from Industrial to General Business and related variances to operate a. retail floor covering store at 11222 Stillwater Blvd., contingent on a plan provided for approval by the City. Engigeer for landscaping and 10 parking spaces for this business and with completion of improvements done in a timely fashion: (Motion carried 4-1<Armstrong: denied this because of the parking problems, the quonset but being on the main street going through Lake Elmo looks bad and too many variances have to be granted.>). C. Cimarron Golf Course CUP Renewal The Conditional Use Permit renewal was discussed on 1-6-87 and 2-3-87. At the last meeting on 2-3--87, concerns about the sprinkling schedule, the hours for mowing, the concern about golf balls going through residents' windows, and the lack of facilities equipped to serve handicapped persons were addressed.. City Attorney Knaak explained that the question was raised whether or not there were any requirements in the State Statutes as to