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City Council IvIinutes May 21, 2007, 2007 Page 4 Gary Peterson, 1943 6" Lane-Stated he would be willing to volunteer to assist with landscaping the median. He stated he supports the prairie plantings because they conserve funds and water and help promote Energy City. It was noted that it is cheaper to build new medians then it is to re-do existing ones. The Council directed staff to find less expensive alternatives for Council consideration. 6.1. Request by Kevin Anderson for Lot Size Variance. Case No. V 07-03-Public Hearing Mr. Barnhart stated the applicant is requesting a variance for a lot split. The Board of Adjustments denied the variance request because they felt it did not meet the requirements needed for a variance as oudined in the staff report. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Kevin Anderson, 9927 154'h Avenue-Stated most of the properties in the area are less than one acre. He stated the Wild and Scenic District won't be affected because his parcel will be three acres. Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmernber Farber stated he concurs with the decision of the Board of Adjustment and felt the applicant could more equally split is parcel to meet the 2 'I, acre requirement. Councilmember Motin suggested continuing this item to give the applicant a chance to amend his application. Mr. Beck suggested this item be continued so that staff could prepare findings to support and approve the variance on the condition that it be split as Council is requesting. He noted a 60 day extension letter would need to be sent to the applicant. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE JUNE 18, 2007 COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.2. Request by Dale Beaudt;y for Lot Split Case No. LS 07-01-Public Hearing Mr. Leeseberg stated the applicant is requesting a lot split as oudined in his staff report. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Farber expressed concerns with a new house not fitting in with the design of the homes. He questioned if there was anything in the Old Town designation that would dictate the type of home that could be built. Mr. Leeseberg stated the current designation is vague but that the Downtown Taskforce is working on creating some design standards. Mr. Beck stated they can't enforce anything on this applicant unless they wanted to do a moratorium.