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1 I I City of New Brighton September 27, 1983 Page Four The applicant was present to answer questions and stated that the original opposition to the project was when it was proposed as a duplex. Councilmember Benke stated that he felt this was an ideal solution to the problem of that parcel, and that in his opinion this was an excellent development and commended the applicant for it. Motion by Blomquist, seconded by Benke to waive the reading and adopt a RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP-114 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes - motion carried The City Planner reviewed the staff report regarding a request by Gordon Hedlund for a special use permit to fill in a floodway district. Councilmember Schmidt questioned if the applicant had indicated to the Planning Commission why he would not meet the conditions in the Resolution? The City Planner responded that he had, and he would need too m~ch fill to make access to the parking pad off the driveway. Councilmember Blomquist questioned if the Resolution before the Council was the one denied by the Planning Commission? The City Planner responded that it was. Councilmember Benke questioned whether the Planning Commission would have recommended approval of the Resolution if the applicant had agreed to those condi- tions. The City Planner responded that they would have recommended approval. Request to Fill In Floodway District-Report #83-254 RESOL.#83-1l5 Gordon Hedlund, applicant, stated the existing driveway was very steep and that the property had an existing driveway on a dedicated street; he felt that the proposed parking pad would not create any additional traffic but would only provide more parking. He further stated Ramsey County had been out to inspect tne property and that their major concern was that of drainage. He also indicated that the Rice Creek Watershed had no problems with it, and that he felt this was a minor request for an improvement to his property.