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1 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, November 9, 1987 Page 3 CASE #87-08; VAR. Planner Miller explained that Scherer Lumber had EXTENSION, 4749 requested a change in their site plan, which was HWY. 10, SCHERER originally approved in November 1986; the revision involves moving a portion of an existing building to . the rear property line, which would require Council approve a continuation of an existing approved variance. Miller discussed the phased improvement of the site, and pointed out that the change would actually decrease building coverage on the site. Council was referred to Planning Commission minutes of 11-4-87, recommending approval of the relocation of the existing building and the continuation of the variance. Larry Leitshuh, representing Scherer Lumber Company, presented plans ss ,proposed and discussed movement of the building to west property line. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the relocation of an existing building and the continuation of the variance on the west property line of the Scherer Lumber site, as shown in the revised plan submitted this evening; subject to the completion of the approved landscape plan originally submitted with Case #87-20. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0) DISC. ARMY RESV. Council was referred to the Planning minutes of 11-4-87 TRAINING CENTER relative to Commission discussion of the proposed Army Reserve Training Center at the Arsenal; he reviewed the Planning Commission concerns and the statement drafted for submission to . appropriate authorities upon Council review. Councilmember Sather explained that there are two similar sites in other cities which have recently been constructed; he has requested information from these cities relative to recreational facilities being provided on the sites for use by residents. Sather further stated that Council may consider proposing some type of recreational facility be provided at the Arsenal for use by Arden Hills residents. He suggested the matter be discussed at the next Regular Council meeting of November 30, 1987, to allow time for Councilmembers to reflect on information and concerns to be addressed in a statement to the authorities. Council discussed drafting a formal letter to the Project Manager which outlines Planning Commission and Council concerns, as well as a possible proposal for a recreational facility for Arden Hills residents on the site. Clerk Administrator advised that the local architects have indicated they are anxious to receive input; however, she preferred to see Council take more formal action and outline definitive statements. Morrison suggested a special Council work session to draft a formal statement. After discussion, Council concurred to move this matter to the November 30th .. agenda at which time further discussion and possibly drafting of a formal statement to proper authorities; this would also allow time for the information relative to recreational facilities to be received by Councilmember Sather. REPORT OF ATTORNEY ORD. 1/251 ; EXTER. Council was referred to letter from Attorney Lynden, COMPL.; FINAL RDG 11-14-87, regarding the revisions in Ord. #251, and referring to St. Paul's newly adopted Nuisance Ord. Moved by Sather, seconded by Hansen, that Council waive the reading of Ordinance #251, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-75 AND 6-128 OF ARDN HILLS CODE TO ESTABLISH TIME LIMITS FOR COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS THERETO (OR TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES THEREOOF) AND TO REQUIRE BUILDING INSPECTOR TO MAKE DETERMINATION THAT CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED BEFORE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ,