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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 1987 PAGE 6 Lot -Size The existing parcel of land is 7.91 acres in size and does not meet the minimum lot size of 110 acres for the Agricultural zone. It is a previously platted parcel of record. However, the 10 acre minimum lot size provision of the I-94 Overlay District does apply. A variance of minimum lot size would be required. City Administrator Overby stated that the Hanson's have indicated they, would be willing to move the building back, but fill would have to be brought in. It was determined by Bohrer and Overby that ponding requirements had been met and there would be no problem relative to drainage and ponding using a site further back. The alternate site would require more preparation, but this would eliminate one variance. Councilwoman Armstrong felt that configuration of the land could be a hardship if there were no where else to go for land.. There is a lot of land around them that they could buy to make up for the needed acreage. Mr. Hanson had spoken to Gene Peltier, and he would sell them land (78 acres) in the back which is landlocked, for $4500 an acre. City Attorney Knaak explained that regardless what the City does this has no precedential value for anything other than identical situations. Knaak added that the City of Lake has never engaged in contract zoning. City Attorney Knaak stated that it has been a past Council policy to table a decision for two weeks after a public hearing and encourages the council to continue this procedure. Mayor Christ closed the public hearing at 8:44 p.m. M/S/P Graves/Armstrong - to table the variance requests by Leonard & LuAnn Hanson until the February 17, 1987 City Council meeting. (Motion carried 3-1<Moe>). D. PUBLIC HEARING: Request for variances to allow operation of a retail business in an existing building at 11227 Stillwater Blvd; Richard Kosman Pursuant to published notice, Mayor Christ opened up the public hearing at 8:49 p.m. Public notice was duly sent and published. Richard Kosman proposes to operate a retail floor covering and installation business from the former Pepin Engineering property at the southeast corner of TH 5 and Laverne Avenue. A rezoning from Industrial to General Business would be required to permit the planned use. In addition, some slight exterior remodeling in the form of an added entryway on the east side of the building is proposed.