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Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, May 28, 1985 Page Eight Chairman Tralle closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RIVER PINE ADDITION BE APPROVED WITII THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT THE CONCERNS AND STIPULATIONS OUTLINED BY THE CITY'S ENGINEER BE CORRECTED. 2. THAT A PARK DEDICATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF 10% OF THE RAW LAND VALUE TO BE ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR. COMMISSIONER WILLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 13. Variance Request by Mr. Thomas Madson Mr. Thomas Madson who lives at 18890 Twin Lakes Road in Elk River was present and indicated that he was requesting a variance of the Elk River Zoning Ordinance which requires that all meta1~skinned and/or agricultural buildings be placed not closer than 600 feet to a neighboring residence in order that he may build a metal- skinned building to be located approximately 125 feet from his nearest neighboring home. Mr. Madson indicated that his building would be used for storage and that no animals would be in his building. Mr. Madson further indicated that he had spoken to his surrounding neighbors and indicated there were no complaints or opposition to him constructing the building. Mr. Madson further indicated that he was requesting to construct a building approximately 4,000 square feet in size. Chairman Tralle indicated to Mr. Madson that according to the Universal Building Code, no accessory structure, which is not used for agricultural purposes, can exceed 1,000 square feet in size. Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that he had received three phone calls stating opposition to the variance request. Chairman Tralle opened the public hearing. There was no one for or in opposition of the variance request. Chairman Tralle closed the public hearing. Rick Breezee indicated that he had received a phone call from someone who had stated he was against the variance request because of the type of operation going on in the building. Mr. Madson indicated that he does collect and store auto- mobiles and does do some repair of the automobiles as a hobby. Mr. Madson in- dicated that he would like to know who the complaintants were because of the fact that he had went around and spoke to the neighbors and found that none of them were against his situation. Discussion was held regarding the fact that Mr. Madson currently has on his land two other accessory buildings, one being a wood building and another being a small metal shed. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. THOMAS MADSON OF 18890 TWIN LAKES ROAD, ELK RIVER BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOW- ING STIPULATIONS: