Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/10/1989

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east of Armstron~z Blvd. imm I-1 Industrial tf: B-1 Business. The Piannin~ and Zoning Commissior, recommends approval of ix'l.r. Kurd's request. Motion by Councihnen~ber Cich and seconded by Coancilmember Pearsor; te adop~ Findings o'." l~'act #0254 relating to Mr. Tom Kurak:s request to rezone property from 1-1 Industrial to B-1 Business. Motion carried. Voting Tes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Pearson, Peterson and Cich. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberDeLuca. Motion by Councilmember Pearson and seconded by Councilmember Cich to introduce Ordinance #89-X to rezone certain property from I-1 l'ndustrial to B-1 Business. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Pearson, Peterson and Cich. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberDeLuca. Case 4/4: Request To Vacate Drainage Easements On Lot 3, Block 5, Whispering Pines Estates; Case Of Richard And Wendi Jarson: Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Cich to direct City Staff to enter into negotiations with Richard and Wendi Jarson for an a~eement that wifl resolve the drainage problem if the easement is to be vacated. Further Discussion: Wendi Jarson noted that bills were incurred in building the home; the mortgage loan cannot close until the easement issue is resolved; inquired as to the time line the City is looking at for resolution of the drainage easement problem. Mr. Hartley stated that this case will definitely be on the July 11 Council meeting agenda. Mr. Hartley noted that the proposed agreement arrived at will address liability, whether or not the improvements remain on the subject property, party responsible for cost of alternative drainage method, how the drainage improvement will be paid for, etc. Mayor Reimann inquired as to who would be responsible if the Jarson home experience flooding, iX,tr. Harfley stated that he believes it would the position of City Staff that the City should not be liable for damage to the propert3.' resulting from it be. ing there; whatever alternative drainage method is taken will be taken to lessen the risk of flooding; there is nothing that can be done, other than moving the house, to eliminate the risk. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Pearson, Peterson and Cich. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberDeLuca. Case 4/5: Request For Site Plan Approval Of Skelgas, Inc.; Case of Kearn Ward: Mr. Banwart reported that Skelgas is requesting site plan approval for a 16' x 24' expansion to the existing office building at 7255 Highway 4/10 N.W. On June 12, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended site plan approval contingent upon compliance with the City Engineer's report dated June 6, 1989 regarding screening and blazktop surfacing, but with siding that is compatible with the existing structure. M.r. Jim Goodin, Regional Manager for Skelgas, was present and requested reconsideration and clarification of what portions of the site are to be blacktopped, noting that blacktop does not have a long life when traversed on by heavy propane transports. City Council/June 27, 1989 Page 9 of 15