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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • May 26, 1998 Page 6 1 premature and he did not want to say this is a buildable lot without seeing what will be built on 2 it. 3 Marks stated the lot is in legal existence at a 66 foot width. He questioned what a variance 4 would be given for at the present time. 5 Mayor Ranallo stated that in previous requests, the Council has granted the lot width variance 6 but then informed the builder that no other variances would be granted for the lot. The building 7 must fit the size of the lot. Ranallo suggested that the record show that the 66 foot lot is zoned 8 residential and a house can be placed on the lot under the grandfathered Ordinance but it will be 9 difficult to obtain additional variances to build on this lot. 10 Mr.Newgaard, 6171 Trinity Drive, explained that he was applying for the variance because four 11 years ago he spoke with the building inspector and was advised to do so. 12 Mornson stated this issue was discussed with the City Attorney at a previous Council meeting 13 and the City Attorney advised Council that the property owner was not required to apply for a 14 variance as the 66 foot lot is grandfathered in as a legal lot. The Council has previously 15 requested that these property owners request a variance so that they can have better control over what is built on the lot. The requirement of a variance for this size lot is a policy decision that was made by the Council. 18 Faust suggested the request be tabled until a building is proposed for the site. 19 Mayor Ranallo suggested that the minutes reflect that this is a legal 66 foot lot which was platted 20 before the City Ordinance was codified and is a legal lot. 21 Mr. Newgaard stated he was comfortable with this. 22 Commissioner Kaczor reported that Mr. Alvite, owner of Robodyne has appeared before the 23 Planning Commission at their last three meetings. He is attempting to relocate his business and 24 remain in the City of St. Anthony. He has met with a representative of the State of Minnesota 25 and they have stated that they do not want him to leave the State. The Planning Commission 26 suggested Mr. Alvite talk with City Manager about ways in which the City can help him to 27 relocate in the City. 28 Mayor Ranallo stated he was concerned that Mr. Alvite is still considering the Town& Country 29 building. That is a shopping center. It is not an industrial site. 30 Commissioner Kaczor stated that the Planning Commission did stress to Mr. Alvite that the City would prefer to see him locate in the industrial park. He has investigated the buildings available in the industrial park and has not found a location to suit his needs. The Planning Commission 33 has also discussed the possibility of a conditional use permit.