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• Council approval followed the guidelines suggested by the City Attorney. Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Sundland to grant all variances necessary to the lot split for the residence requested by Elmer Hansen for Lot 1, Block 1 Olsens Addition, subject to all easements as well as the granting to the City by Mr. Hansen of a 15 foot snow storage easement on that portion of the newly created Lot 2 which has been vacated by the City for the project and the relocation of the existing utility pole; minding that, (as did the Planning Board) (1) neither the lot size nor side yard width which will result from these variances will interfere with any adjoining dwellings, (2) the resultant front yard will be consistent with other residences on that cul-de-sac, (3) the backyard boundary line is governed by the shoreline of Silver Lake where property lines extend beyond dry land, (4) all conditions required for granting such variances have been met because (a) this particular property is somewhat unique as distinguished from the surrounding lots; (b) a hardship might be suffered by Mr. Hansen if the variances were not granted and, (c) the sole purpose for such variances is not monetary gain for Mr. Hansen. Preliminary plat approval was also given. Motion carried unanimously. The Board representative then reiterated the difficulties experienced by Richard Baer in his attempt to utilize for 12 ,000 square feet of the space which was previously used for Disco Skate. He reported the Board had in- dicated general approval of the concept of the teen center provided Mr. • Baer is able to demonstrate such an activity is permissible under a 1923 State Statute 624 . 42 which several Attorney General opinions find is still enforceable. Representative Steve Novac had come to discuss current legis- lation with the Council and answered questions directed to him by Mr. Baer regarding the viability of the 56 year old law which seems to prohibit attendance at any public dance by most teenagers which to Mr. Baer seemed very "discriminating" since this age group are allowed at almost any other function where liquor is not served. The Legislator said from a practical standpoint the statute should not be a problem but agreed with Mr. Soth that it might be preferable to try to have the law changed rather than to ignore it which could leave the City in a vulnerable position as to liability. He might be willing to sponsor legislation which would remove the law from the books but Representative Novac did not anticipate this could be done much before the end of March. The Mayor told Mr. Baer the City will not make any change in the City ordinance until the question is cleared up. Mr. Sauer arrived at 8: 00 p.m. Mrs. Kenneth Johnson, appearing for her husband- who operates the Burger Chef, 4004 Silver Lake Road, joined in the discussion of the request vari- ance to the City Sign Ordinance which will permit her husband to substitute for the existing signage on the restaurant the franchise's new logo which, though it would be smaller, will still not bring the sign into conformance with the ordinance. Mrs . Johnson questioned that portion of the Board minutes which referred to the "drive thru" sign saying there is no such sign on the driveway. (2)