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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 4, 1996 6 M/S/P Conlin/John - to adopt Ordinance 8135, as amended, An Ordinance Adding Sections 301.040, 160 (Definition of Light Manufacturing); 301.070D.14.C.8 "Light Manufacturing permitted by Conditional Use Permit; and amending Section 301.070 D.14.C.9 "Use Determination" all relating to the Limited Business (LB) Zoning District. (Motion passed 4-1:DeLapp:The Limited Business Ordinance is a major compromise by the City and should be left intact. The City should be specific on acceptable uses --an auto body paint shop or a medical incinerator along Hwy 5 could be an acceptable use.) B. Case No. ZMA/96/10 Rezoning from Rural Residential to Limited Business. Applicant: Walter Pechan Planner Terwedo reported this is a request for a zoning map amendment to rezone a 2.05 acre parcel from (RR) Rural Residential to (LB) Limited Business. Adjacent land uses include an animal training facility to the south, vacant land to the east and west and agricultural lands to the north. The lot size of 2.05 acres was existing prior to the establishment of the LB zoning regulations. The Planning Commission recommended approval at their May 29, 1996 meeting. Mr. Pechan would use the same access as the Animal Inn. M/S/P Conlin/DeLapp - to adopt Ordinance 8136, as amended, (delete the 41h and 5th paragraphs because it is not necessary to require the legal descriptions of the easements for the rezoning), An Ordinance amending Section 301.070C "Zoning District Map" of the 1979 Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion passed 5-0). C. PUBLIC HEARING:Case No. V/96-14, Variance to lot size and lot width:Michael Severin The Public Hearing notice was published in the May 23, 1996 Stillwater Gazette and the property owners within 350' were notified. Planner Terwedo reported this is a variance request to lot size and lot width by Michael Severin, 8012 50th Street. Mr. Severin would demolish two small homes which were originally constructed as cabins and construct one larger home in their place. Mr. Severin would combine the lots which would create a 1.35 acre. The lot width for the newly created lot is 40 feet which is enough of an area to provide access to the lot. The minimum lot width for this zoning district is 150 feet. The City had acquired 110 feet for the mound system on the southeast corner of the parcel which left Mr. Severin 40 feet of frontage. The Council received a letter from Mildred Meier indicating she did not object to the granting of the variances so Mike Severin can build a new home The map accompanying the notice marked the boundaries of Bennett and Argyle Street and indicated an encroachment on Bennett by a septic lift station to a mound system. Mrs. Meier strongly objected to any Council action that could negatively effect the access to or the development and use of her property. The Council received a letter from James Normann and Pam Beytien, 7955 Hill Trail Court, voicing their objection to the proposed building plan. Mayor John opened up the public hearing at 10:00 p.m. in the Council chambers. Mike Severin stated he wants to demolish the two homes which are inadequate and build one larger home for his family. The existing garage will remain on the front lot. Carl Abrahamson, 8061 Hill Trail N., is in favor of granting the variance because the new home would improve the area. Mr. Severin would have had a conforming lot before they took a portion of his property for the 201 mound system. Mr. Abrahamson voiced his concern on the possibility of is well becoming contaminated because he is surrounded by mound systems. Mildred Meier referred to her letter dated June 1,1996 stating her concerns.