HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000041_pg232August 9, 1976 Page 6
Administrator Achen explained that this request would revise an existing
plat and then reviewed forthe council the location of the lot and the
buildings on this lot. Administrator Achen stated that the request would
split the existing lot and make the east lot 142 feet deep and the west lot
278.2 feet deep.
Councilman Shelquist stated that the planning Commission refers to a utility
shed and granted a variance to allow it to remain with the stipulation that
the City could still use the easement. Councilman Shelquist stated that
it should be clearly spelled out in the file what building is being talked
about. Mrs. Harley explained that the shed which is on the-lot line, belongs
to the-neighbor to the south and what is referred to as a utility shed by the
Planning Commission is a screen house. Atty. Meyers explained that this
happened when Gustafson platted the area out. The plat was approved with
the utility shed on the lot line,
Administrator Achen stated that since the house faces Groveland, the Planning
Commission felt that the uneven split would be acceptable.
Councilman Baumgartner pointed out the ten foot easement running between the
house and garage. Mrs. Harley stated that she was aware of this, but there
was nothing she could do about it. There are power lines running through
it now.
Councilman Hodges stated that he goes along with the Planning Commission's
recommendation.
Couicilmember Rowley stated that she had no objections.
Mayor Pickar stated that he did not see any problems with the request, but
that the owner must do the replatting. Administrator Achen stated that the
County Surveyor had agreed that this could be done informally and would
accept a metes and bounds description.
MS (Shelquist- Hodges) to grant the minor subdivision of Sandra Harley of
8351 Groveland Road, for her two lots in Gustafson's 1st Addition, subject
to the provisions for easements made by the Planning Commission and subject
to a five foot easement either side of a line 62.8 feet from the proposed
subdivision to insure the easement for the existing power line.
Attorney Meyers pointed out to the Council that they were amending a previous
plat, lots approved by a formal plat, and the City could require a replatting.
Mayor Pickar stated that a lot of circumstances dictate changes in lot lines
and he felt each case must be heard separately. Councilman Shelquist stated
that he did not understand the attorney's comments. Attorney Meyers explained
that Gustafson's 1st Addition went through a formal plat adopted by the City
in 1962, not just a metes and bounds. Administrator Achen stated that
perhaps in some ways the council was setting a precedence. Attorney Meyers
stated that this request was not a simple subdivision because it affects a
formal plat. Councilman Shelquist stated that the council was struggling
with a situation which was created by a past council. Attorney Meyers
stated that this was correct and because of this, it may be handled in an
informal way. Councilman Shelquist stated that he was comfortable with the
motion he made. Mayor Pickar stated that the attorney's comments were well
taken. 5 ayes
The regular council meeting was called back to order at 9:45 p.m.