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Elk River City Council Minutes May 19, 1997 Page 12 Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing for the variance requests and the conditional use permit. John Weicht, 13330 Island View Drive, representing L&W, presented a letter for the record in regard to the location of the septic system drainfield easement between Bridgeman's restaurant and L&W, L.L.C. John Weicht indicated that the aesthetics of the building was important and that the matching of the new building to the existing building would be more aesthetically pleasing. John Weicht discussed the drain field issues. Mr. Weicht further indicated that he would prefer not to move the building to accommodate a second drain field. He stated that the businesses use a minimal amount of water. Tom Wistrom, 13287 198 1/2 Circle, indicated he is partial owner of L&W. Mr. Wistrom addressed the curb issue. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Representative Bob Minton indicated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the variances as they did not feel the variances met the definition of a hardship. He further indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he would not support the variance request nor would he support the conditional use permit until some of the issues are resolved. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR A COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURAL VARIANCE AND A PARKING SETBACK VARIANCE AS REQUESTED BY L&W LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY BASED ON THE FINDINGS PREVIOUSLY STATED IN THESE MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY L&W LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TO OPERATE AN AUTO BODY REPAIR AND TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND PRINCIPLE BUILDING ON THE SAME LOT CONTINGENT UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BEING MET: THE PROPOSED SITE PLAN BE REVISED TO DEMONSTRATE SUFFICIENT LOCATION FOR A PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DRAINFIELD FOR BOTH COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. THE SITE PLAN SHALL DEMONSTRATE A DESIGN THAT MEETS THE CITY'S DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AND DRIVE AISLE WIDTHS. NO LANDSCAPING SHALL BE PLACED IN AREAS WHERE THERE WILL BE A DRAINFIELD. THE PARKING SETBACK ALONG 173RD BE MEASURED FROM THE PLANNED RIGHT OF WAY OF 80 FEET. DRAINAGE PLAN BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK ON SITE. THIS PLAN SHALL INCLUDE THE NECESSARY DETENTION AND QUALITY CONTROL POND AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.