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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • October 22, 1996 Page 3 1 3. The proposal is in the spirit of revitalization and redevelopment of the City of St. 2 Anthony. 3 4. There was no opposition from neighboring property owners but in fact there was 4 support. 5 5. The design offers potential safety improvements for motorists. 6 6. The building will be aesthetically pleasing due to the lower profile. 7 Councilmember Faust questioned City Attorney's concern with allowing a non- 8 conforming structure to be replaced. 9 City Manager Morrison stated this concern was misinterpreted. The original issue was if 10 Mr. Bona could expand the existing meat market without a variance. This is no longer 11 the issue as the building is being removed and the property put to a new use. The issue is 12 simply the consideration of a 10 foot side yard setback variance. 13 Councilmember Wagner questioned if the curb cuts would be changed. 14 Mark Murlowske, Belair Builders, stated all curb cuts will be maintained as they 15 currently exist. Councilmember Marks questioned the hardship in this case. 17 Mr. Murlowske stated from a construction standpoint, the hardship is the configuration of -18 the lot. This is a corner lot with street frontage on three sides. Three proposals had been 19 considered but other configurations had resulted in the alleyway being too narrow and the 20 access becoming dangerous to suppliers. The current proposal will provide the necessary 21 alleyway and access and also allow more vehicles to be inside the repair facility and 22 relieve parking. 23 Councilmember Marks asked if there was any way to reorient the building and 24 accomplish the same means without the variance. Mr. Murlowske stated there was not. 25 Roger Bona, owner of the property, explained this plan will relieve the noise problem of 26 the facility. The original proposal called for four doors. This plan will include only one 27 door. The noise from the facility will come right back at the business or onto Kenzie 28 Terrace. There also will be no unsightly windows with this proposal. The traffic flow is 29 good, cars can travel in both directions. Mr. Bona stated there will be no additional curb 30 cuts. The curb cuts will remain exactly as they are in shape and size. 31 Marks asked what the affect would be on the building if the variance was not granted. •