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� , : .: -----� -- : _... .. . _: , . -- -:- � .. -- - _ - i� i, Mounds View Planning Commission Augusf 15, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 7 Community Development Director Ericson reviewed actions taken at the August 13, 2001 City Council meeting. He advised the conditional use permit for the animal hospital was reviewed and staff recommended it be tabled so 4rdinance 685 could have first reading, second reading, and adoption. He noted that amendment will conditionally allow animal boarding so once adopted, the animal hospital boarding request can be considered as a conditional use permit. Community Development Director Ericson stated the Walgreen'sproject is near comgletion and Council has accepted the improvements on that site conditioned on Rice Creek Watershed District approval (which was received today}, and the pathway being striped in the.driveway. He advised the City Forester reviewed the landscaping and ,ViWalgreen'.s �agreed to maintain the; landscaping to the point the City main#ains the highway ditch to create'a manicured appearauce. Community Development Director Ericson stated the Council approv�ed a liquor and restaurant license for t]�e Knotty Pines Tavem and Grill (formerly Dox�atell�!_"s) and;1t, is expected to open in ; several days. � ��.: `' r'_�:�ia��' n'�r�� . . Community Development Dizector Ericson reported th� conditional use permit for the oversize garage was approved by the Council. • v -°� � t " w ' , ,�. , �� ;�. �� , � , �- : Chair Stevenson stated the variance criteria for hardahips carne mto''question at the Council meeting. Community Development Direetor Encson explained`,t�at 1VIr. Baurnhofner appealed the Planning Commission denial whicli �esulted in, a lot of discussion. He explained that while the Council may have supported consideration; � they realized they are bound by the same rationale for granting a variance as�.is the Planniiig Comm�s'sion. In additian, the City Attorney advised that they would have to' draft findirigs of fact and address each of �he seven variance criteria. The: Council unanimously upheld tlie Planning Cornniission recommendation of denial. .� Commuruty Development � Direcfor Ericson advised that Neal Zinser is working with Ernie Gustafson on-� subdivision pro�ect r�hic� would be considered by the Planning Commission at its next meeting H� noted if the"mtddTe.,1Qt° on County Road I was zoned R-2, it would xesult in setbacks that would� �ecessitate a vanan'.ce. The application indicates they are no longer looking for an R-2, .designation so,; it :would be R-1. However, the corner lot would not meet the R-1 , requirements. He e� gettir�g any closer to up is based on the location of Mr. Gustafson s house since result in the need for an additional variance. I�T�aI Zinser, Hamilton��Creek Companies, introduced himself and stated he has entered into a ': contract with Mr. Gus�ta`fson to purchase the land and also entered into contracts with buyers o£ { ..: .- �s. _ the;:homes that woul� be constructed. He stated there are currently interested buyers for a ots ��except Lot 2 vyh�re'they intend to construct a house that is complimentary to the other homes. I3e adui5ed tliey'`will meet with the buyer of Lot 5 tomonow subject to receiving the variances. `Mr ' Zuiser stated they are ready to comply with City requirements and will measure the area to assure`they meet the setbacks from Long Lake Road. He stated the only remaining issue is with Lot 3. Mr. Zinser stated they want to be a compliment to Mounds View. Commissioner Miller asked if the St. Paul Wafierworks will impact the project. Mr. Zinser stated their surveyor has been in contact with them to determine the exact location.