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Page 2 City Council Minutes September 28. 1987 e 6.1. Variance Request by Northwestern Bell/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that Northwestern Bell is requesting a 4 foot encroachment on the 40 foot rear yard setback to accommodate an addition to the building located at 440 Jackson Avenue NW. Mayor Gunkel indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUESTED BY NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY TO ALLOW A 4 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE 40 FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK TO ACCOMMODATE AN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 440 JACKSON AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2. Variance Request by Dean Bartlow/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that Mr. Dean Bartlow is requesting a variance to allow a 50 foot encroachment on th 300 foot setback required from an agricultural building to adjacent residences. e Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that Mr. Bartlow's building has already been started. He noted that Mr. Bartlow did apply for a building permit. however. he started construction prior to picking up the permit. Mr. Rohlf indicated that he has placed a stop order on the building and that as of this time all building has ceased. Mr. Rohlf stated that the size of building Mr. Bartlow intends on building is 5.000 square feet and that he intends to house farm equipment and raise cattle. Mr. Rohlf informed the Council that the only issue to be considered is the variance request involving the'encroachment on the setback. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. Mr..Doug Huberty stated he is a neighbor and indicated his opposition and stated that he would like to see the building moved to the full 300 feet from his home and further indicated a concern he had with drainage. There being no further comments from the public. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. Mayor Gunkel stated her concern regarding the size of the building. e Councilmember Tralle stated that the Planning Commission had recommended denial of the request because the need for a variance was caused by Mr. Bartlow's own action. Councilmember Tralle stated he concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation. He further questioned Mr. Bartlow as to why more work was done on the building after the stop order was issued. Mr. Bartlow stated he did not see the stop order. and that when he did notice it. all work ceased immediately.