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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 10 Administrator Kueffner pointed out there was a certain amount of uncertainty as to whether or not a variance is even required because of present impervious surface at this site is 30%. Those buildings exist and Lamperts are going to do some removal of buildings, but the end result of impervious surface for Phase 1 is not going to exceed 30% impervious surface. Even though there was some question as to whether or not a variance is needed, the city proceeded to call a public hearing for a variance request City Engineer Bohrer reported that some of the old buildings are going to be demolished and the area paved over. New buildings will be constructed on some of the areas of paving.. From a runoff standpoint, there will be no change in impervious surface. There is no increase in the non -conformity of the site. Attorney Filla stated that everything indicates that this should be dealt with as if it were a variance and that is his recommendation. M/S/P John/Mottaz to grant the impervious surface coverage variance in a General Business zone to Lampert Yards, 9220 Hudson Blvd., on the grounds that the existing impervious surface is 30% and that the proposal is to readjust the impervious surface and still not exceed the 30% ratio that exists now. (Motion passed 5-0). The council received a copy of a letter from Charlie Melcher, Project Engineer, to Dan Krell, Lampert Yards regarding drainage issues. Larry Bohrer reported he has reviewed the contours and part of Phase 1 is to correct what should have been done in 1993 because the pond was not constructed like a true square like it should have been. The pond will be adequate for Phase I, but at this point there is not sufficient information to rule on Phase 2 whether it will have any effect on the drainage or change in impervious surface. M/S/P Mottaz/John - to approve the site and plan as shown in the drawing presented for Phase 1 for the expansion of Lampert Yards; subject to the applicant complying with the recommendations of the city planner and city engineer; conditioned on the improvements being made in accordance as outlined in the September 1, 1994 letter from Charlie Melcher. (Motion passed 5-0). D. Site and Plan Review: River Valley Christian Church The Planning Commission considered this at its August 30, 1994 meeting and unanimously recommended approval, contingent upon the applicant complying with the conditions set forth in the City Planner's report and the City Engineer's report. Pastor Denison explained they have revised the parking spaces on the plan, received a permit from Washington County for the access drive, supplied proof of permission from NSP for construction in the NSP easement, and the sign, as drawn, met the requirements of the sign ordinance.