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M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp - to direct staff to prepare response to questions submitted, outline the steps for processing the application and a timeline to be addressed at the October 19'h City Council meeting. (Motion passed 4-0). Councilmember DeLapp asked if an amendment should be made to the motion requesting the applicant provides legal foundation for the lot split. W.C. Blanton, attorney for Steve Johnson and a neighbor, stated Mr. Johnson owns the property and had nothing to do with subdividing the property. Mr. Johnson is interested in making the downtown look better. It was suggested that the issues and process be printed in the City newsletter. 5. CONSENT AGENDA 6. MAINTENANCE/PARIUFIRE/BUILDING: B. Accessory Building closer to front propertyline: Jim Schwalbach, 4555 Olson Lake Trail Jim Schwalbach, 4555 Olson Lake Trail, requested Council approval to construct a detached garage on their property. Mr. Schwalbach explained this is lake front property and the only place to construct a garage is closer to the roadside property line that the main structure. Building Official Jim McNamara stated Section 300.13, Subd. 31, allows this request by resolution of the City Council. Because of the proposed location, the existing drainfreld will be updated as proposed by AAA Pollution Control. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to adopt Resolution No. 99-66, A Resolution approving the placement of an accessory structure in front of the primary structure at 4555 Olson Lake Trail with the understanding that the septic system will be remedied. (Motion passed 4-0). 7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: B. Escrow Reduction: Tamarack Farm, Prairie Hamlet, Hamlet on Sunfish Lake In his September 30, 1999 memo, Torn Prew reported the developer of Tamarack Farm Estates has completed nearly all work and recommended reduction of the letter of credit to $8,750.00. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to approve the reduction of the letter of credit for Tamarack Farm Estates to $8,750.00 per the City Engineer's recommendation. (Motion passed 4-0). In his September 20, 1999 memo, Tom Prow reported he has received invoices for the final paving work for Prairie Hamlet. Prew also reviewed the tree plantings in the field with the owner and recommended reduction of the escrow to $10,000.00. M/S/P Siedow/Dunn — to approve the escrow reduction for Prairie Hamlet to $10,000.00 per the recommendation of the City Engineer. (Motion passed 4-0), In his memo dated September 29, 1999, Tom Prew reported the developer of Hamlet on Sunfish Lake replanted the trees and is now completing final clean up on the site. Prow recommended the escrow be reduced to $7,050.00. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to approve the reduction of the letter of credit for Hamlet on Sunfish Lake to $7,050.00 per the recommendation of the City Engineer. (Motion passed 4-0). 8. PLANNING. LAND USE & ZONING: A. Minor Subdivision: Rhonda Smothers, 11049 60`h Street At its September 27, 1999 meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted a recommendation to approve this Minor Subdivision application to enlarge an existing 2+ acre parcel (with an in -place residence) to 5 acres by detaching 3 acres from two vacant adjoining existing parcels totaling 48 acres. The Planning Commission approved a variance to the RR Zoning standards to allow the resulting 5-acre parcel in the RR zone. (A condition of the Minor Subdivision recommendation). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1999 2