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Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Hardin to adopt Resolution #94-05-104 approving the issuance of an interim use permit for a home occupation at 14794 Krypton Court N.W. Further discussion: Councilmember Hardin suggested that Ms. Frolik contact the City of Maple Grove to see if there are any complaints on file against Ms. Dempsey's business. Ms. Dempsey stated that she sent a letter to City Staff listing names and numbers of her present neighbors to contact for comment about her business. She requested a conditional use permit be issued on the say of her present neighbors in Maple Grove. Councilmember Beyer stated she is opposed to an interim use permit. Mayor Gilbertson felt that Ms. Frolik's recommendation for an interim use permit was fair. Ms. Dempsey inquired about additional charge for another public hearing, etc. Ms. Frolik informed her that the money would be held in her escrow account to cover any additional expenses. Councilmember Beyer inquired if the Planning Commission approved of an interim use permit. Ms. Dempsey stated the Planning Commission felt an interim use permit was unusual. Councilmember Beyer expressed concern that this action would incur more cost for Ms. Dempsey. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Hardin and Zimmerman. Voting No: CouncilmemberBeyer. Case #4: Request for Revised Final Plat Approval of Chestnut Ridge; Case of Good Value Homes, John Peterson City Engineer Jankowski stated that on March 22, 1994, the City Council granted final plat approval to Chestnut Ridge. That approval was given contingent upon the developer obtaining a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to cross Wetland #2- l14P in order to construct Krypton Street N.W. as a through street versus a cul-de-sac. The permit was denied by the DNR. Mr. Jankowski summarized the following options: 1) appeal the DNR's permit denial; 2) revise the final plat to include a cul-de-sac instead of a through street; 3) bridge the DNR jurisdiction; or 4) push off making a final decision by revising the final plat and creating a parcel of land with an outlot that would allow for a through street or a future cul-de-sac. City Administrator Schroeder suggested inquiring of the developer, Mr. John Peterson, his opinion of the options. Mr. Schroeder stated that Council has to be cognizant of the impact upon the City's collector road system. Mr. Peterson stated this project has become a "deadlock" between the City of Ramsey and the DNR, The option of temporarily stopping the development with the idea of at some point convincing the DNR that the little creek can be crossed would be stopping the development somewhat short and leaving an outlot - that is not our first choice. "I see little or no hope that we will convince DNR to change their minds." Building a bridge for $50,000 to $60,000 is not feasible on these few lots plus it would send a lot of traffic from our development. Mr. Peterson stated the cul-de-sac option is the option he prefers. He suggested approving the plat with a cul-de-sac significantly longer than minimum. Since it's a unique situation (a hardship) it may be possible to be granted a variance. City Attorney Goodrich stated if there is to be a variance request, it has to go back to the Planning Commission for a recommendation and then come back to Council. This variance would not be handled by the Board of Adjustment because it deals with plat development. Mr. Jankowski commented that the Planning Commission has seen the cul-de-sac proposal and they prefer a through street. City Council/ May 24, 1994 Page 8 of 13