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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1.989 PAGE 6 Discussion followed as to the number of parking spaces that should be allowed. The code requires 16 spaces, Mr. Hagstrom requested 7 spaces. Councilman Hunt clarified his motion was approval for 7 parking spaces. Councilman Graves preferred the 9 parking spaces because this was a lesser variance. M/S/P Williams/Graves - to amend the motion to include approval of 9 Parking spaces. (Motion carried 4-1 Hunt: he believes 7 parking spaces were adequate). Discussion on whether the parking lot and driveway should be gravel. Mr. Hagstrom preferred the PZ recommendation of gravel coverage for the parking area with a blacktop driveway because this would help the impervious drainage situation. M/S/F Hunt/Williams - to amend the motion to include the applicant does not need to blacktop the parking area until he has to do it. (Motion failed 0-5 No hardship was demonstrated.) M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to call. the question. (Motion carried 5-0). M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to approve the Site Plan Review for proposed alterations to Savanna Designs at 3511 Lake Elmo Avenue; variances be granted for the impervious surface coverage, parking to allow 9 parking spaces, require blacktopping of parking area and driveway, based on the hardship the General Business Ordinance does not provide for explicit zoning provision for the Old Village Area to enable propertyowners to remodel their existing businesses. (Motion carried 5-0). Councilman Hunt stated if the PZ could set standards for the Old Village area in a timely manner, Mr. Hagstrom would have the option of asking Council to approve amending their decision on granting of variances. M/S/P Williams/Hunt - the City Council urges the Planning Commission to proceed with revision/amendment to the General Business Ordinance to provide for explicit zoning provisions for the Old Village Area, including the reasonableness of creating an historic district for this area (Motion carried 5-0). F. Large Lot Subdivision: Washenberger/Ziertman Robert and Dorothy Ziertman, 10193 60th St., has applied for a Large Lot Subdivision to create a lot of 11.5 acres for his daughter, Diane Washenberger to build a house on. This application meets all requirements for a lot in the Rural Residential Zoning District. At their 1/23/89 meeting, the PZ recommended approval by the City Council for a Large Lot Subdivision of 11.5 acres to Robert Ziertman/Diane Washenberger at Keats and TH36; subject to the applicant providing a survey wth legal descriptions for the newly created lot and remaining Ziertman property and the applicant pay a park dedication fee of $450.00for the newly created lot. (Motion carried 9-0).