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Mounds View City Council Page Three Regular Meeting November 8, 1993 • supporting the construction of the structure prior to 1988 at which time the City's zoning ordinance was changed. Jim Thomson, City Attorney, indicated that affidavits had been received indicating that the structure had been built prior to 1988 . Thomson indicated that, in his opinion, the structure is a lawful non-conforming use structure. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 10 p.m. The City Council accepted the City Attorney's opinion. c. Consideration of Variance and Site Plan Approval (Parking) , Robert's Off 10 , Planning Case No. 363-93 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Paul Harrington, City Planner, reviewed Staff Report regarding the request for parking expansion. Harrington explained that if this request were approved would allow the scaling down of a City required berm along the West property line (Edgewood Drive) and approve the addition of impervious surface (parking area) . The request also included a variance for the placement of parking area at a zero side yard • setback. The variance has been reviewed according to the Mounds View Municipal code requirements and approved by the Planning Commission. Harrington further stated that Resolution No. 4443 includes a number of conditions agreed to by the Council. They are, (1) the applicant enter into a hold harmless agreement with the City to address concerns with snow removal from the site and adjacent streets as well as utility maintenance, (2) the reconfigured berm be landscaped according to City Forester recommendations and, (3) the applicant install and maintain a rate control structure, as recommended by Mounds View's Consulting Engineer, to ensure that no increase in the rate of stormwater discharge from the site takes place. Harrington further stated that the Forester recommended planting arborvitae and remove the spruce trees as the berm would not be able to support the spruce if it were reconfigured and the spruce trees would be more apt to be damaged during snowplowing. Councilmember Trude commented that arborvitae would be affected by salt and drought and would not be as attractive as the spruce. Ron Michna, 5287 Edgewood Drive stated his concerns with regards to the variance and site plans. Mr. Michna was concerned with the water drainage from the property if more blacktop was added for 411 parking.