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M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston — to authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute a contract with the Metropolitan Council to receive digital air photos at no cost to the City. (Motion passed 4-0). E. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance to mound system: 858 Julep Avenue N., Chang/Lake Elmo Country Homes The Public Hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette and the adjoining property owners were notified. Albert and Elaine Chang/Lake Ehno County Homes have requested a variance to permit a mound system for new construction at 858 Julep Avenue N. The applicant submitted soils analysis that indicated seasonal ground water levels that preclude construction of an underground treatment system. It appears that the grading plan for Stonegate II prescribed a drainage -related Swale on this lot that resulted in disqualifying a large area of the lot for a treatment system due to soil compaction. City Engineer Tom Prew reviewed this variance request and recommended approval. Acting Mayor Hunt opened up the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There was no one to speak for or against the variance request. Acting Mayor Hunt closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston — to approve a variance to Section 700 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code to allow a private mound septic system or wetland treatment system as the first disposal site at 858 Julep Avenue North based on the condition that mound system construction would blend into the landscaping in order to have a minimized impact of view. (Motion passed 4-0). F. Resolution granting garage closer to propertyline: Bill Regan/Linda Hanke at 8108 Hill Trail N. Bill Regan and Linda Hanke want to construct a 12' x 20' garage at 8108 Hill Trail N. According to Section 303.13, Sub. 3J., a lake frontage lot requires a resolution to erect the accessory building closer to the road (Hill Trail N.) than the principal building. The garage meets all other required setbacks in the R-1 Zoning District. M/S/P Johnston/Dunn — to adopt Resolution No. 98-44, A Resolution approving the placement of an 12" x 20' accessory structure closer to Hill Trail N. than the principal structure for Bill Regan and Linda Henke at 8108 Hill Trail N. (Motion passed 4-0). G. 1998 Comprehensive Plan Update Administrator Kueffner explained Council discussion on the mandated December 31, 1998 Comprehensive Plan Review has been somewhat limited. It has been assumed because of the consolidation study efforts now underway, the Metropolitan Council will grant the City an extension. A representative from the Met Council indicated they did not have a process in place yet for communities that would request extensions, but development of that process is, itself, in process. Administrator KuefSier asked the Council to direct the Planning Commission to proceed with the Comprehensive Plan amendment for the newly annexed area (from Baytown). This will be an element of the new Comprehensive Plan, but should be done within the timeframe of the moratorium, and can be done as a separate amendment. M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston — to direct the Planning Commission to proceed with the Comprehensive Plan amendment for the newly annexed area of Baytown. (Motion passed 4-0). H. Zintl Open Space Concept Plan— File OPC/98-11 Planner Dillerud reported that at its July 7, 1998 meeting, the City Council tabled consideration of this Concept Plan to enable the applicant to address existing conditions and design concerns raised during the LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 4, 1998