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, . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting June 13, 1983 Page Two Ramsey County Sheriff; want ~ailroad underpass widened - noted that it is very narrow causing a dangerous situation; noted that the ball players tend to have a few beers and are generally speeding when leaving the park. Fish also noted that New Brighton Road is dangerous for children riding bikes; the paved gutters by Ramsey County will help; understand they intend to also pave the shoulders. Fish noted that other county roads in the City are posted at lower speeds; feels the condition of New Brighton R~ad is poor and a lower speed is warranted. . Council- ooncurred to refer the petitions to the Public Safety and Parks and Recreation Committees for their recommendations to Council. Fish said they intend to also attend both Committee Meetings to explain their concerns. Bill Herrmeyer, 1692 Chatham Avenue, advised Council that he under- stands a "dome--r,o-;;S"e" is proposed on one of the remaining lots in Chatham Fourth Addition; reported that neighbors do not appre- ciate this and would like to prevent its construction, if possible; feel that it would not be compatible with the neighborhood. Miller said there is one "dome house" in Arden Hills on New Brighton Road; City does not have an ordinance preventing dome homes, or other homes unusual in character with the neighborhood; Cillynhas little power to act if the construction meets the Building Code~ Miller said that developers sometime enforce certain restrictions within their developments; City has been reluctant to enter into control of architectural design. In discussion, it was noted that several nouse plans were sh9wn by the developer at the time the Chatham subdivision was reviewed, variations of which would be built on the lots in Chatham at the discretion of the buyers. Council expressed concern that the development be completed as planned. It was suggested that the case file be checked relative to the house plans proposed for the development and that the buyer of the lot be so advised when his identity is known. It was the general concensus of Council that a dome house would not be compatible with the architecture of the development as proposed and approved. REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 83-12, Site Plan Review _-=-_Big 10 Supper Club Addition Miller displayed a transparency of the site of the Big 10 Supper Club, showing the existing structure and the proposed 30' x 36' addition to the southwest corner. Miller reviewed the existing building coverage, which is well under the 40% permitted; existing total coverage of the site, he said, is about 90% (75% now permitted. by ordinance); noted that the only green space is at the f~ont of the building - balance of site is building and blacktop. Miller noted that the stated seating capacity, including the addition, will be 137, requiring 46 parking spaces; noted that there are alBeady more parking spaces provided (78 are proposed). Miller outlined the numerous inconsistencies existing on the site, existing before the ordinance was in effect; noted that it would be difficult to provide the needed number of parking spaces on site if the 25% landscaping is required. Miller explained that the proposed addition does not increase the non-conformi~~es and does not increase the site coverage; reported .' -2-