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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 2, 1987 PAGE 5 CouncilwomanArmstrong did not favor putting this in General Business which 'would be in the center of Ag land. This would be spotzoning. Councilman Moe felt if it was zoned GB/I there would be no need for variances. Mr. Gelb would rather have I or GB zoning because it would be easier to secure financing. Mayor Christ pointed out that there was no proper planning when the building went up in the 1960's. The City is giving him the opportunity to make an economic gain, but will control it to a point where the most desirable uses go in that area. Councilman Johnson also pointed out that they would be coming in on an annual review. Mr. Gelb assured them that the City would know when there was a change in tenants and this would be subject to the approval by the City Staff. Mr Gelb asked if there would be any problem expanding the parking area. Bohrer felt it would be reasonable to expand the parking on the north side. As long as the parking was not located on the drainfield, Bohrer had no other concerns. Mayor Christ closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. M/S/P Johnson/Armstrong - to grant Howard Gelb, 11490 Hudson Blvd. the following variances which are necessary for granting the Alternate Uses CUP. (Motion carried 3-2<Graves, Moe>). 1. Variance to allow alternate conditional use on a 5-acre site where 1.5 acres per 40 acres is allowed, with the drainfield and sewer system for the uses are considered exceptions. 2. Variance to allow alternate conditional uses were the landowner is not the owner and operator of the non-agricultural uses and does not reside on the contiguous real estate. 3. Variance to allow alternate conditional uses in an existing non-agricultural style building, with existing signs and existing lighting and no expansion of the building. B. Preliminary Plat Approval: Springborn's Green Acres Second Addition The Planning Commmission considered this plat on May 11, 1987 and ,recommended Council approval contingent upon the two conditions noted 'in the City Engineer's review letter of April 24, 1987. The developer 'now has proposed putting in an urban type street as required by City Engineering standards. There also was a question about suitable soils ..on Lot 1, Block 1 to allow two drainfields. ).4 The City Engineer has reviewed the soil boring information which indicates that suitable soils for septic systems exist.