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PAGE 17 . Planning Commission Minutes March 31. 1987 16. Consideration of Variance Request (expansion of a non-conforming use) by Joe Beaudry/Public Hearing Mr. Joe Beaudry of 373 Gates Avenue. Elk River was present to request a variance for expansion of a non-conforming use to accommodate a garage for a single family dwelling located in a C-4 commercial zoned district legally described as Lot 6. Block 20. Village of Elk River Addition. Mr. Beaudry's request is a 24' by 24' detached garage to replace existing small building and he would like to set this garage 5 feet from the neighboring property line. Stephen Rohlf stated that he went over the five (5) standards for obtaining a variance with Mr. Beaudry. Chairman favoring hearing. Wilson opened the or opposing this public request. hearing. There being no comments Chairman Wilson closed the public Commissioner dwelling and Fuchs questioned the the detached garage. distance there would be between the Beaudry answered by stating 15 feet. . Commissioner Temple stated that she spoke with neighbors in the area and found that they would favor the garage because the cars currently parked in front would be enclosed in the garage. COMMISSIONER BARRETT MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXPAND A NON-CONFORMING USE TO ACCOMMODATE A GARAGE FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING IN A C-4 COMMERCIAL ZONED DISTRICT. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 17. Consideration of a Variance Request (expansion of a non-conforming use) by Richard Kurth of Broadway Bar/Public Hearing Dave Yeager was present to request a variance for the expansion of a non-conforming use. Broadway Bar. Mr. Yeager explained the intent of the Bro~dway Bar owner (Rick Kurth) to add an additional two rows of tables and additional space for a bandstand area. He stated that they have designed new parking and came up with 76 parking spaces including two handicap spaces. Mr. Yeager stated that lighting is available all around the building but it has not been kept up. The front of the building would be cedar with brick to dress it up and the Broadway sign will be moved according to Mr. Yeager. . Commissioner Kimball stated that the City Council has given the Planning Commission a responsibility and does not believe that this issue can be addressed without an adequate site plan. Kimball suggested tabling this request until a detailed site plan is available and would like it pointed out to Mr. Kurth all the information that is necessary. Dave Yeager emphasized the rush that Mr. Kurth is in to get the construction started. Chairman Wilson emphasized the importance of having all the necessary information.