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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 3 City Engineer Larry Bohrer reported Thomas Kyllo of McGuire Courteau Lucke Architects, Inc, on behalf of the Church of Guardian Angels, is requesting two variances: (1) to exceed, the maximum 35 foot height limit for structures so that a bell tower can be constructed with the new church; (2) to allow parking spaces to be 9' x 18' rather than the 10' x 20' that is required by code. Bohrer pointed out that height limitations in residential areas are enacted for two reasons: 1. the limitation of fire fighting equipment and 2. to assure neighbors equal access to sunlight, air, and view. The Administrator reported the Fire Chief stated he had no problem with exceeding the 35' height made of non-combustible materials. He noted Woodbury has equipment that they would give them access to the bell tower if it ever caught on fire. Acting Mayor Williams closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. M/S/P Hunt/Graves - to grant a variance for a 50' bell tower to Guardian Angels Church, 8260 Hudson Boulevard, based on the following Findings of Fact: (Motion carried 3-0). 1.. That churches typically are allowed bell towers and the requested bell tower of 50' is not unreasonable. 2. That a bell tower is a means of marking the new church as a church. 3. That the non-comformity of the parcel will not be increased by the addition of the bell tower. 4. That any part of the bell tower above 35' must be constructed of non-combustible materials and be defined and designed so as not to be given to temporary human usage for meetings, etc. M/S/P Hunt/Graves - to deny the request for a variance to allow parking space size to be 9' x 18' based on there was no hardship demonstrated. (Motion carried 3-0). B. Public Hearing: Shoreland Permit and Variance to lot size in Shoreland Dist. Frederick Banister Acting Mayor Todd Williams opened up the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. The public, hearing notice was published in the St. Croix Valley Press on September 5, 1990 and adjacent property owners were notified. There was no one to speak for or against the variance request. This was a public hearing to consider the request of Frederick Banister for a variance to the 1-1/2 acre minimum lot size in the Rl Zoning District and within the Shoreland District. The lot is approximately 1.1 acres in size and is a platted lot of record.