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.' Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page two June 13, 1977 Case No. 77-11, Janet Estates - Final Plat Approval Mi Iler referred Council to an amended Final Plat of Janet Estates, which includes Lot 8, Block 2 (formerly Lot 3, Block 2, Houle Addition) as part of Janet Estates, and provIdes direct access to Lot 7, Block 2, Janet Estates, from Valentine Crest Road cul-de-sac. Mr. Dolan said this revision was suggested by City Attorney Lynden as a preferable means to provide access for Lot 7, Block 2, Janet Es tates . . 1011 I ler reported that the Final Plat is substantially in compliance with the approved Preliminary Plat; noted that Lots 2,5 & 6, Block 2 vary slightly from the 95' lot width requirement at the building line. Engineer Christoffersen reported that he has some concern relative to the location of the power poles along the west side o"f Janet Court right-of-way; suggested that Counci I defer approval of the plat untl I the June 27th meeting, at which time the feasibility report and Final Plat can be considered slmultaneousiy. Council deferred Its action to the June 27th Council meeting, and requested the Engineer to apprise Mr. Dolan of any problems which may arise In preparing the feasibility report re Janet Estates. Dolan asked If Building Permits could be Issued on the lots fronting on County Road F, which have existing street and utilities. Christoffersen said that one house could possibly be permitted on the large parcel (Janet Estates) tor "spec" purposes. Untl I plat is recorded, the lots are non-exlstant. Christoffersen explained that, until bl ds are awarded for the streets and utili ties construc- tion, he recommends that the City not execute plats, I f streets and uti litles are to be constructed by the City; noted that when the deve~oper constructs the streets and utilities, a bond Is required to guarantee the construction. Concern was expressed re how the City can control the quality of fl I I placed on a site. Dolan said he understands that It must be "clean till". Council requested that answers re fill quality controls be pursued for Councl I 's consideration at the June 27th meeting. Case No. 77-26. Variances for House - 1636 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Mr. Thomas Mulcahy Miller referred Coune! I to his report of 6/1/77, and attached siting options; reported that the Board of Appeals recommends approval of the front and rear set backs as requested; Planning Commission recommends denial. Miller noted that the applicants have presented good reasons why variances are requested; some could be compromised. . Architect Rafferty outlined the site problems; I. A narrow strip of land between lake and road; houses on either side have required variances as situated. 2. Two lots have been combined to create the bul (ding site, which Is stili a difficult configuration on which to construct a house (triangular). 3. West side of property Is encroached upon by a driveway to the house on the adJ acent lot. 4. Desires to orient the house to the lake for view as wel I as sun (energy conservation). In discussion re the proposed siting, and the options suggested by Miller, Council noted that the criteria for granting a variance is because of a unique hardship of the land, not to optimize the site for the ap~licant; can a reasonable house be constructed on the p rope rty? Mulcahy noted that the hardships of the lot have been stressed; ordinance also refers to "practical difficulties". Mulcahy said that these, plus the economic difficulties, are the reasons the variances are requested; does not teel it appropriate to abandon - .2.-