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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 8 • Mayor Coughlin stated it was his understanding that the City has already saved $10,000 to $20,000 on this repair. Interim Administrator Ulrich stated this was correct. Mr. Jahnke pointed out that these problems are not supposed to occur with the best equipment. Mayor Coughlin advised that anything created by man would be destroyed by nature at some point. He indicated he did not desire to spend an inordinate amount of time debating the merits of the backhoe at the Council Meeting, because as he had stated, and Interim Administrator Ulrich has attested to, this backhoe was less expensive than the others, and it had already saved the City money. He explained that if Mr. Jahnke desired further specifics on this matter, staff could provide this information. There were no further requests or comments from the floor. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing to Discuss and Consider a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Shed at 7474 Groveland Road. Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. Planning Associate Ericson stated the applicant, Phil Johnson, was requesting a conditional use permit fora 400 square-foot shed on his property located at 7474 Groveland Road, to replace a smaller shed which has grown too small for his needs. He indicated the Planning Commission reviewed this case at their meeting on May 17"', and in terms of the adverse affects criteria and the dimensional and zoning requirements for this type of use, felt that this request was in keeping with the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has inspected the subject property, which is a very nice, well-maintained lot. He explained that the proposed 400 square-foot shed would be located behind the house and buffered by a number of mature trees, and a privacy fence. He indicated staff has drafted a resolution for Council action, which would approve the conditional use permit with four stipulations. He advised that the resolution was required to be recorded with Ramsey County, the shed could not be used for living space or other uses not allowed in the Zoning District, the shed would be a permanent structure and designed and maintained to be aesthetically pleasing and complementary to the house, and no other sheds or accessory buildings would be allowed on the property. Planning Associate Ericson stated this was a public hearing, and notices were mailed out to properties within 350 feet of the subject property. He indicated staff and the Planning Commission recommend Council approval of the conditional use permit. There was no public input. • Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.