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BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1985 7:30 PM, ADMINISTRATION BLDG.
SCHOOL BOARD ROOM, 8100 SCHOOL
ROAD
BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS: Chairman Ron Krueger, Richard Lynch,
Roger Sandvick, James Dickey and
Hanley Anderson
BOARD STAFF: Assistant Planner, Steve Durham and
Recording Secretary, Lynda Diede
ROLL CALL - Dickey and Anderson were absent.
I. MINUTES
A. Minutes of January 10, 1985.
MOTION: Lynch moved, seconded by Krueger, to approve the minutes
of January 10, 1985. Motion carried unanimously.
II. VARIANCES
• A. Request #84-64, submitted by David M. Ames for property located
north of Valley View Road and west of Edenvale Golf Club. The
request is for a variance from City Code, Chapter 11 , Section
11 .03, Subdivision 3, K, to permit construction of 108 apartment
units with wood as a primary exterior finish. Code allows wood
trim not to constitute more than 25% of the building's exterior. )
This variance request was continued from the December 13, 1984
and the January 10, 1985 meetings.
This variance request was verbally withdrawn, by phone, on January
31 , 1985 by David M. Ames.
B. Request #85-02, submitted by Bergin Auto Body for property located
at the S E corner of Martin Drive & Corporate Way. The request is
for a variance from City Code, Chapter 11 , Section 11 .03, Subdiv-
ision 2 B, to permit plattin of a 1 acre lot, Code requires 2
acres in I-2 zonin district and a lot width of 166.12 feet
Code requires 200 feet , and a lot depth of 227 feet Code re-
uires 300 feet .
Jim Bergin, proponent, presented the request to the Board. Plans
of the site were displayed. The site is part of Edenvale Indust-
rial Park which is zoned for two acres. A one acre lot will accom-
modate Bergin's 6,000 square foot building. The main reason for
• the request is to allow Bergin Auto Body to move from its present
location which currently has parking and screening problems. Bergin
is presently located about 3 blocks east of the proposed site.
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Krueger remarked that there was a series of smaller industrial
lots on Martin Drive.
Lynch inquired how this situation compares with a carwash. Durham
replied that lots in Edenvale Industrial Park run from 15,000 up
to four acres. This is not an uncommon lot size in that area.
Lynch asked if the area would be fenced off. Bergin said that it
would be all privacy fence. It is a proposed wood structure 6'
high with a berm. It will be landscaped with shrubs and evergreens.
Sandvick inquired if the request had been before the Planning .
Commission. Durham stated that it has been before the Planning
Commission and has had lst reading at the City Council .
Durham noted that any vehicle in excess of 3/4 ton must be stored
inside of the building.
Lynch inquired when construction would begin. Bergin said they
are planning to begin construction in the Spring.
Sandvick asked if there were any Staff concerns. Durham replied
prior to 2nd reading a revised landscaping plan is required.
Sandvick inquired about the shade trees. Durham stated that 6'
high trees will meet the Code requirement.
Sandvick asked if there would be a sign. Bergin replied yes, they
would be using the same one that they have now.
Sandvick inquired about hazardous materials . Bergin stated that
there is a waste storage area. There are scheduled pick-ups.
MOTION: Sandvick made a motion to approve Variance Request
#85-02, submitted by Bergin Auto Body. Lynch seconded the
motion. Motion carried--2-0-1 . (Krueger abstained. )
III. OLD BUSINESS
Sandvick stated that Variance Request #84-64, submitted by David M.
Ames had been officially withdrawn. Assistant Planner Steve Durham,
received notification of intent to withdraw the request January 31 ,
1985 by David M. Ames.
It is recommended that the Board make a motion to officially close
Variance Request #84-64 based on the above information.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Lynch commented on the fine job that Assistant Planner Durham did in
compiling the "Summary of 1984 Board of Appeals and Adjustments" actions.
V. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Sandvick moved, seconded by Lynch to adjourn the meeting at
7:45 PM. Motion carried unanimously.