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City Council Minutes Page 4 <br /> July 16,2012 <br /> Mr. Barnhart clarified that the fence doesn't need to be removed entirely but should be <br /> 1111, <br /> moved onto Parcel B. <br /> Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard questioned if the stormwater pond was created as a result of the <br /> mini-storage or Mn/DOT.He questioned if it was required to contain the runoff from the <br /> pavement of the mini-storage and further expressed concerns with Parcel B being able to <br /> contain its own runoff. <br /> The reason for development of the pond was unknown at this time. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated there is an issue with the billboard and how it would affect <br /> the city's long-range planning. <br /> Councilmember Zerwas concurred. He further stated the Economic Development Authority <br /> and the City Council were purposeful in planning for the future of this area and it was done <br /> with great consultation and involvement of property owners through an exhaustive process. <br /> He noted the Focus Area Study was designed to direct the future development of the area <br /> and this proposal in is direct conflict with this plan and he would not support the lot split. <br /> There was discussion on future road alignment and staff noted concerns with limiting the <br /> location of a connecting road that is vital to local businesses. Mr. Barnhart noted that <br /> billboards are very protected and much more difficult to remove once they are established. <br /> Attorney Beck noted the pond would also be impacted. <br /> 4110 <br /> Councilmember Westgaard further expressed concerns with the lot being land-locked and <br /> questioned if a driveway easement would also be required.A portion of the Focus Area <br /> Study was reviewed. <br /> Councilmember Gumphrey stated that per the Focus Area Study, the drainage pond looks to <br /> be part of the development and further stated the city has spent an enormous amount of <br /> time and taxpayer money to have this Study for future planning. <br /> MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY <br /> COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A <br /> RESOLUTION FOR DENIAL FOR CASE NO. LS 12-01 REGARDING THE LOT <br /> SPLIT REQUEST BY PATRICK KASPER. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> Staff clarified this item would come back to the City Council on Monday,August 20,2012. <br /> 7.5 Ordinance Amendment Regarding Commercial Recreation Uses.Case No. OA 12-03 <br /> Mr.Barnhart presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing.There being no one to speak to this issue,Mayor <br /> Dietz closed the public hearing. <br /> MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY • <br /> COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 12-11 <br />