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Elk River City Council Meeting July 18, 1994 Page 12 e 1. PARK DEDICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $900 BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION. 2. PAYMENT OF A STORM SEWER FEE OF $50 PER LOT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOT/ON. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 7.9. Consider a Variance request by Jason Volkers, PH, Case No. V 94-07 Planning Assistant Gary Schmitz indicated that Jason Volkers is requesting a variance to exceed the maximum size of an accessory building. The location of the proposed variance is 14115 1901/2 Circle NW. Gary Schmitz stated that Mr. Volkers is proposing to construct a 26' x 36' detached accessory building. A 220 square foot variance to the maximum size of an accessory building will be required. He indicated that the building will be used to store a motor home and antique tractor. Gary Schmitz indicated that staff could not find a valid hardship to allow the construction and, therefore, is recommending denial. He further stated that Planning Commission reviewed the issue and concurred with staff's recommendation of denial. Acting Vice Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. e Norm Volkers, 12700 Main Street, Rogers, indicated he is the applicant's father. Mr. Norm Volkers indicated that it would be a hardship to not allow the oversized accessory building as certain size doors and a certain size building is needed to store the 29 foot motor home. He further stated that all surrounding property owners were notified and none of them indicated they were opposed to the request. Norm Volkers indicated that his son is only requesting an extra six feet for the building. There being no further comments from the public, Acting Vice Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Acting Vice Mayor Dietz stated that he sympathized with the applicant. however the standards have been set by the City. Councilmember Scheel indicated she was in favor of granting the variance. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO TABLE THE ISSUE UNTIL THE JULY 25, 1994, MEETING AT WHICH TIME A FULL COUNCIL WOULD BE PRESENT. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 7.10. Consider a Conditional Use Permit request by Tom Wiley, PH, Case No. CU 94-22 e Planning Intern Troy Langer indicated that Mr. Wiley is requesting a conditional use permit to excavate a pond area within an existing wetland to create a more natural scenic area for wildlife viewing. He stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the issue and recommended approval with eleven conditions.