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May 16,1973 The regular scheduled meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:05 P.M. on May 16, 1973 by Chairman McLean. Members present; Shearen, Karth, Kelling, Farrand, Hill. Absent; Nadeau. Mr. Donald Marier, liasion to the Council and Mr. Lee Starr, Planning Consultant were also present. Page4, Paragraph,6; Insert "motion made by Mr. Kelling ". Mr. Shearen moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Kelling. Motion carried. Mr. Kleinhaus from the Outpost was not in attendance. Mr. George Harrison appeared before the Board asking for permission to erect a garage nearer the street than his house setback. Mr. McLean read the ordinance covering a detached garage which prohibits th's. Mr. Harrison was asked if there was a reason for not building the garage on the North side of his home.. Mr. Harrison replied that his septic system is located in that area and he doesn't wart to destroy the trees that are planted there. Mr. McLean read the portion of the Ordinance that covers attached garages. If Mr. Harrison wanted to attach his garage or build within six feet of his home, then the garage could be located on the South part of his home. He hasn't enough area for a driveway to the back of his buildings without doing extensive work on a slope located on the South border of his property. The general concensus of the Board was in order for the garage to be built in the area desired by Mr. Harrison, it would either have to be attached or pulled back to within six feet of the house. Mr. Harrison had doubts about attaching the garage. Mr. Shearen moved to recommend denial of the request as presented unless Mr. Harrison was willing to conform with the Section 4.05. Rule B. Seconded by Mr,Karth. Motion carried. The hearing for MacDonald Industries request to erect a 500 foot two - way radio tower was opened. Mr. McLean read the letters from Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Starr. The Board had questions as to the placement of the tower - Mr. MacDonald explained why the tower had been located in the position designated on the map - this area presented the best soil,for the base of the tower and the guy points. This was not the only place the tower could be located and if it was required by the Board, then the tower could be relocated. Mr. McLean asked if Mr. Mac Donald had any plans for the remaining acreage. Mr. MacDonald said he and been approached by one of the local residents for use of the land for ag purposes, but that nothing definite had been decided. Mr. MacDonald said he planned to remodel the exist- ing home and use It as a base point when it was necessary to be in the Twin City area.