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property will have two nonconformities. The applicant is asking for a variance of 5 feet for both the existing building and parking area. Mr. Boylan explained to Commissioners the issue of the Comprehensive Plan error which came to light during communications with Mr. Harstad regarding the variance. The applicant had been informed that his property had a future land use designation of Low Density Residential (LDR), and that the office use would be considered nonconforming to the City of New Brighton’s Comprehensive Plan. The applicant disagreed and asked staff to investigate. Research concluded that an error had been made when drafting the Future Land Use Map for the Comprehensive Plan. Staff has determined that the property in question should have a future designation as “Limited Business” (LB) and that the official map shall be redrawn to show this. The applicant operates an office on the site, and “office uses” are compatible with the LB future land use designation. City staff have contacted both the appraiser and the property owner and informed them of this issue. The applicant desires that this information becomes part of the official record. Applicant was not present to discuss the variance. Mr. Boylan explained all details and answered questions for the Commissioners. It was Moved and Seconded to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Motion by O’Brien, Second by O’Keefe to RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF VN 02-002 FOR A 5 FOOT FRONT YARD BUILDING AND PARKING SETBACK FOR 2191 SILVER LAKE ROAD. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried. GENERAL BUSINESS: None ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES: I-35W Corridor Coalition Build-Out Study Presentation will be Monday, September 9, 2002, at the New Brighton City Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. th The 30 annual MN APA Planning Conference will be held September 11-13, 2002, at the Millennium Hotel in Minneapolis. ADJOURNMENT: 10:40 P.M. ____________________________________ Patrick Boylan, Intermediate City Planner