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Elk River City Council Minutes May 18, 1998 Page 11 6.10. Update: Northstar Corridor 6.11. Scott Harlicker updated the council on the Northstar Corridor Development Authority. He reviewed the current studies including the feasibility of commuter rail systems along the Highway 10 corridor. He reviewed time line of the proposed schedule of work on the project and the funding status for the project. Discussion was held regarding the location of train stations and the fact that it is likely that Elk River will be chosen as at least one of the locations. Mayor Duitsman indicated a concern of a lack of locations and parking spaces for a train station in downtown Elk River. He suggested that this issue be reviewed by staff in order to be prepared for this. Chip Martin Request for Variance, Public Hearinq Case No. V98-4 Scott Harlicker indicated that Chip Martin is requesting a variance to the required 10 foot setback for paved areas extending between the existing driveway near the west end of the building and the existing driveway at the east end of the site located at 940 Highway 10. Scott Harlicker reviewed the staff report on this issue. Scott Harlicker indicated that the Board of Adjustments voted to approve the variance with the condition that the parking and drive aisle be installed as shown on the alternate plan. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Chip Martin indicated that the alternate proposal recommended by staff does not leave enough space for vehicles. There being no one else to speak to this issue, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dietz indicated he has no problem with Martin's proposal as long as there is adequate landscaping to deflect light from cars. Mayor Duitsman indicated his concern of losing trees along Highway. Councilmember Dietz suggested that if trees die as a result of Mr. Martin's expansion, then he should be required to replace them. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APROVE THE VARIANCE REQUESTED BY CHIP MARTIN WITH USING MR. MARTIN'S PARKING PLAN WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: THAT IF TREES PERISH DUE TO THE EXPANSION THAT THERE BE A PLAN TO REPLACE THE TREES. ADEQUATE LANDSCAPING BE PROVIDED ALONG HIGHWAY 10 TO DEFLECT HEADLIGHTS - TO BE DETERMINED BY STAFF. 3. CURB AND GUTTER SHALL BE PROVIDED PER CITY ORDINANCE. 4. ALL BANNERS, PENNANTS, AND TEMPORARY SIGNS BE REMOVED. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.