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Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1998 Page 8 Doran Cote, planning commission representative, indicated that this is the second time that the Johnsons have requested the variance. He further stated that the Board of Adjustment felt that they did not meet the criteria for a hardship and therefore voted against the variance. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he would like the opportunity to go and look at the area. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE ISSUE UNTIL THE MAY 4, 1998, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.9. Request by Paul Krause for Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CU 97-28 Planning Assistant Scott Harlicker indicated that Paul Krause is requesting a conditional use permit for a storage building at the Pinewood Golf Course. He indicated that the Council has reviewed this issue and continued its decision so as to receive additional information on the layout of the golf course. Scott Harlicker indicated that the main topic of discussion is the issue of stray golf balls striking adjacent residences. He further indicated that the applicant was instructed to review the issue of golf balls striking residences on Hole #2 and Hole #6. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Judy Thompson, 14122 182nd Avenue, indicated that her main concern was for safety of the people who are outside in their yards. She suggested that the distance for Hole #2 be shortened to require a nine iron shot. Paul Krause, applicant, informed the Council that he is in the process of reconfiguring Tee #2 by changing the angle of the green which would require a different club selection, resulting in a more lofted shot. Discussion was held on a solution for Hole #6. It was noted by the Council that the conditional use permit calls for Mr. Krause to build a netted fence along the tee box. It was the consensus of the Council that this will not improve the situation. Paul Krause indicated that he would do what he could to help eliminate the number of balls that are being shot in the yards. He indicated that he would change the angle of the tee box away from the homes. There being no fudher comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY PAUL KRAUSE, CASE NO. CU 97-28, TO CONSTRUCT A STORAGE BUILDING AT THE PINEWOOD GOLF COURSE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: ELEVATIONS OF THE PROPOSED BUILDING SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY STAFF.