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4 - 4. Platting the property would be expensive and cumbersome. • Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McGinn was present but did not speak, as was the case with Mike Pribula and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown, whose proposals were acted on. next by the Council. Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission that a one foot sideyard setback variance be granted to Mike Pribula, 3570 Buchanan Street N.E. , which would allow him to construct the single family dwelling he proposes on the 50 foot wide by 125 foot long vacant lot at 3231 Roosevelt Street N.E. , finding as did the Planning Commission, that: 1. The proponent had developed a proposal which would conform to the wishes of his neighbor to the south related to the placement of his garage. 2. There was no opposition from other adjoining property owners. 3. Several lots and homes of the same size have been developed on that street. 4. The unique characteristics of the subject lot, with the extended shape and no street address, would appear to constitute a hardship for the applicant to construct his home according to the Ordinance requirements. Motion carried unanimously. • Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission that a two foot sideyard setback variance to the City Zoning Ordinance requirement for corner lots be granted to. Edwin and Alyce Brown which would allow them to reconstruct their single family dwelling at 2702 33rd Avenue N.E. , to within 12.2 feet of their property line on Belden Drive finding, as did the Planning Commission, that: 1. The existing --lot and building preceded the 1973 Zoning Ordinance and the construction of Belden Drive. 2. Many of the homes and lots in the same block are as small as the Browns'. The applicants would suffer a hardship if they are forced to replace the steep entryway on their existing home. 4. There was no demonstration of opposition to the request from the neighbors. Motion carried unanimously. Reverand Joseph A. Valtinson, Jr. , Pastor of Elmwood Lutheran Church, told the Council the mobile home he is asking permission to install on. the north end of, the church property would be larger than that which the Planning Commission had approved, since the church had, since the June 19 meeting, been. given a 14 foot by 65 foot; eight year old trailer, which could be used as a temporary classroom while the church is raising the necessary funds for a sanctuary/classroom addition. The minister said he had proposed the structure, which is white, be painted in • earth tones to match the church exterior. Mayor Sundland told him the Council is very pleased to see the lines of communication have been opened between the church officials and the neighbors who have indicated they are now in favor of the church's plans for an addition, and temporary classrooms, in the interim.