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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1987 Benke stated the conditions under which council could grant a var- iance are not in existence; and indicated the elimination of Kallestad's setback would be a step backward from council's com- mitment to the comprehensive plan for the Old Highway 8 corridor. Jack Prescott and John Wojciack, tenants of Kallestad's building, spoke to the council of the need for additional parking spaces. Benke recalled when the building was remodeled in 1979, council was assured that parking would not be a problem in the future; and stated years ago the developer created a problem he now has to re- solve. Blomquist stated neither seven stalls nor the granting of a variance is a solution; encouraged staff and the applicant to con- tinue working on options. Following Blomquist's suggestion for a short-term answer while continuing toward a long-term solution, councilmembers suggested the American Legion parking lot, converting long-term storage (landscaping vehicles) on Micom's parking lot to daily parking, and the use of Dairy Queen's lot. Motion by Blomquist, seconded by Williams, to CONTINUE CONSIDERA- TION OF THE VARIANCE UNTIL THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING to give appli- cant an opportunity to explore alternatives and encourages staff to consider the possibility of a short-term contract. 4 Ayes - 1 Naye (Benke), Motion Carried .Mattila reviewed plans and staff report for a plan to construct a building to house a fast food restaurant with a drive-through, and explained this is a revision to a plan which received council ap- proval in November 1986. In response to Benke's question, Mattila explained he talked with Ramsey County's Transportation Division and was advised the two curb cuts are adequately spaced. Applicant indicated a drive-way toward the south would exceed limits for grading. In response to Blomquist's inquiry, applicant indicated a joint curb cut with Rice Creek Shopping Center on Silver Lake Road would create the need to remove 220 feet of parking space. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Brandt, to APPROVE LP-220 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: I. GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLANS TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGIN- EER; 2. CURB CUT ALONG SILVER LAKE ROAD TO BE APPROVED BY RAMSEY COUNTY; AND 3. PROVISION OF A PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE AMOUNT EQUAL TO 100 PERCENT OF ALL SITE AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS EXCLUDING THE PROPOSED BUILDING. Page 5 LP-220 Taco John's Restaurant Report 87-268