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City Council Minutes March 19, 1984 Page Four The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Zack Johnson recommended that the setbacks be 10 feet from Jackson Street, 5 feet from 4th Street and 5 feet from the east property. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt if 15 feet were to be taken o~f in the side yard and front yard setbacks, he would rather it would be taken off from the street side rather than from the resident's side. Councilmember Duitsman irldicated that he supported the Mayor's feelings, regarding the side yard and front yard setback requirements. Discussion was also carried on regarding traffic and traffic control in the area. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. CLIFF LUNDBERG FORA FRONT YARD SETBACK ON JACKSON AVENUE OF SIX (6) FEET AND A FRONT YARD SETBACK ON 4TH STREET OF FIVE (5) FEET, AND A SIDE YARD SETBACK TO THE EAST OF THE PROPERTY OF TEN (10) FEET, WITH THE CORNER OF THE BUILDING CUT OFF AS PROPOSED ON THE DRAWING SUBMITTED WITH THE MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATED MARCH 15, 1984. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT OPPOSED. Discussion was carried on reagrding the use of the basement for rental space and variance to the parking space requirements. Planning Commission Chairman Marty Tracy indicated that the Planning Commission could not make a decision based on "ifs", regarding Mr. Lundberg's request for a parking variance. General discussion was carried on regarding the possibility of the building having a total of 5,000 square feet of rental space rather than a 2,500 square foot building. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that the Planning Commission considered the variance based on one floor of space consisting of 2,500 square feet. It was the consensus that the City Council consider a parking variance when Mr. Lundberg has a definite plan for the site. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED THAT THE EAST BASEMENT WALL BE BUILT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT SITE EXCAVATION BY LAYING THE BLOCK FROM THE INSIDE AND THAT THE OWNER, MR. CLIFF LUNDBERG, PROVIDE PROPER WATER DRAINAGE FOR THE SITE.COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7. Wapiti Park Campgrounds Conditional Use Permit Request - Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle indicated that recently, the City Code was amended to provide that a conditional use permit could be issued in an R-1B Single Family residential zone for campground operations. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that Mr. Roger White of Wapit- Park Campgrounds, has requested a conditional use permit for the campground located at 18746 Troy Street. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the conditional use request at their February 28th meeting and voted unanimously to grant a conditional use permit, based upon the following conditions: 1) That a private road agreement be entered into between Mr. White and the City of Elk River for access to the property. 2) That the number of campsites within the property be established at 109, with 20 tent sites and that no additional campsites be permitted.