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Dwayne Lau, neighbor adjacent to the accessory structure, stated he would be 100' from the proposed structure and requested that the structure be moved down the hill so he wouldn't see it. Jeff Taylor stated he applied and was granted a building permit for a 1,300 sq.ft. garage, located behind his house. He wants to work with his neighbors, but moving the garage in front of his house to the lower part of the property would increase his building costs $500. He would have to move 20 trees and has a concern on drainage. Mr. Taylor requested his permit as soon as possible because he has missed sales and costs have gone up. Attorney Filla pointed out areas of conflict in the Accessory Building section of the code that needs to be corrected. In section 500, it states that pole buildings are not allowed in residential zones. A definition is needed for a pole building. According to the Building Inspector, a post and frame building meets the building codes and is allowed in the City. This problem is an example of why the City should not approve stack lots. There is a provision in the City code that would permit Jeff Taylor to place the structure in front of their home. There is a low spot in front where the building would not be obtrusive, not only to the Niemic's, but to other property owners in the area. Administrator Kueffiier provided a Resolution approving the placement of an accessory structure in front of the primary structure. The Council encouraged the neighbors to work it out and obtain written permission from adjacent property owners. M/S/P Hunt/Johnston — to approve Resolution No. 98-27, A Resolution Approving the Placement of An Accessory Structure in Front of the Primary Structure at 8241 Lake Jane Trail conditioned upon submission of approval from the adjacent property owners. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Hunt/Johnston - to direct the staff to clarify the use of the proposed building, what appropriate ordinances would apply to the proposed building as far as size and height, and if this building can be constructed behind the house or in front. (Motion passed 5-0). 8. PLANNING. LAND USE AND ZONING: A. Amendments to OP Ordinance Planner Terwedo reported for the past year, the Planning Commission and City Council have been working on amendments to the OP Ordinance. A public hearing was held on the OP amendments on October 15, 1998. Changes to the amendments have been made based on input from the Planning Commission, City Council, and developers. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to adopt Ordinance 9730, as amended, An Ordinance Amending Sections 150 and 300.07 SUBD. 4 O. of the 1997 Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion passed 5-0). B. PF Ordinance (recommendation from PZ) The Planning Commission had reviewed the Public Facility Zoning Regulations. Changes have been made to the draft document that was submitted for Council review. The Planning Commission discussed areas in the City where Public/Quasi Public Facilities are located. The Commission was asked to review the existing (P) Public designated areas and where these types of facilities should be located in the future. The Planning Commission needs to discuss the policies in the Comprehensive Plan. The City Planner recommended that no action be taken on the ordinance at this time. The issue of the (P) Public designated land use area in the City needs to be issued further and new policies adopted. This is another element of the Comprehensive Plan update. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 21, 1998 3