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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 21, 1994 6. PLANNING/LAND USE & ZONING: A. Resolution No. 94-17: Ubl/Anderson Minor Subdivision M/S/C John/Johnston - to adopt Resolution No. 94-17 granting a minor subdivision to Tom and Lisa Anderson based upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (Motion carried 5-0). B. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance to height standard for a front yard fence, Applicant: John Conrad, 3812 Jamaca Avenue Mayor John opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. in the council chambers. The public hearing notice was published in the June 8, 1994 Stillwater Gazette Extra and adjoining property owners were notified. There was no one to speak for or against the variance request. Mayor John closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. M/S/C Conlin/Mottaz - to grant a variance to John Conrad, 3812 Jamaca Avenue N., to allow a six-foot high solid wood fence on the right of way line to replace the screening provided by a lilac hedge that existed prior to the 1993 MSA Project based on the following findings: 1. The six-foot high fence is to replace screening which was formerly provided by a much higher lilac hedge. 2. The hedge removal and subsequent need for the screening fence was on account of a public road improvement. 3. The hardship for the variance was caused by the public project and not the property owner. 4. The circumstances in this case are unique and the fence would not alter the character of the area. 5. The city will provide the material and applicant will construct the fence. Applicant must obtain a building permit for fence and it must be completed within one year from date of issuance. 6. The fence is located in the middle of the block and not on the corner, therefore, will not obstruct the view of oncoming traffic. (Motion carried 5-0).