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" City Council Minutes March 19, 1984 Page Eight Mr. Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that he was in- formed by a reputable contractor in town that the contractor had informed Mr. Lockwood of the 600 foot setback requirement. Mr. MacBeth, a resident in the area, indicated that he felt the new barn was an improvement to the property and therefore, was in favor of the variance request. Planning Commission Chairman, Marty Tracy, indicated that based upon the exten- uating circumstances; that Mr. Lockwood had already constructed his barn and that he has been farming at the present location for qUlte some period of time, the Planning Commission could grant the variance request. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that Mr. Lockwood has approximately 27 acres of property and therefore, many options to the placement of his barn. Council- member Gunkel further indicated that the City Council has been faced with similar situations and has .denied the variance request. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that granted, the new barn is an improvement to the property, in her opinion, the variance does not meet the five requirements. Planning Commission Chairman Marty Tracy, indicated that the variance request was after the fact and that the Planning Commission made their judgement based on the fact that the poles were there prior to the adoption of the minimum setback ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. KEN LOCKWOOD OF 13616 192ND AVENUE NORTHWEST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BARN AND THE CONTINUATION OF A HAYSHED WITH THE CONDITIONS THAT MR. LOCKWOOD CLEAN UP THE ENTIRE AREA AND THAT THE VARIANCE BE REVIEWED YEARLY. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL OPPOSED. 9. Transient Merchant License Application - Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. John Wahl of 15403 Sunfish Lake Boulevard, Anoka, has requested a transient merchant license to sell flowers on the corner of Highway #10 and Jackson Avenue. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that he had concerns regarding the request as the intersection of Highway #10 and Jackson is one of the major intersections of the City and therefore, a very busy, heavily traveled intersection. Mr. Wahl indicated that the Chief of Police indicated that he did not have a problem with his request. Mr. Wahl further indicated that he has sold flowers at that location for the past two years. Mr. Wahl questioned the possibility of selling flowers on the Boelter property if he could not sell at the Highway #10 and Jackson location. Further discussion was carried on regarding the specific location requested by Mr. Wahl. It was determined that Mr. Wahl's intent was to sell flowers at the northwest intersection of Highway #10 and Jackson in the City's parking lot. The City Administrator indicated that he felt the request was for a very busy intersection in the City of Elk River and that it would be poor public policy to allow a transient merchant a license for that intersection.