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to recommend to the City Council Motion by Peterson and seconded by Deemer/that a variance be granted for setback and to waive the requirement for exterior appearance which is required by the site plan and providing he meet all other pertinent requirements of the site plan and subject to final review and approval of the City Engineer. Motion carried. 6 Ayes. MIDWESTERN UNDERGROUND INC., REVIEW OF VARIANCE REQUEST Midwestern Underground Construction Inc., located at 14021 Azurite Street is requesting a variance in conjunction with their request to construct an additional building at their place of business. The new building does not conform to the site plan design ordinance in that it is proposed to be constructed of treated wood poles and the exterior design of the building is inconsistent with requirements of the site plan. Mr. Frank Jerich was present regarding the proposal. Ron West felt that it would be ridiculous to ask for an asphalt parking surface for this company in view of the fact that they are in ~e construction busines and have very heavy equipment. He said Class V would be sufficient The City Engineer reviewed his report and raised a question on the 33 foot easement which appears on the half section map and which was probably dedicated by Mr. Greenberg but that there is no record of it at the County. Mr. Jerich agreed to give the City a 33 foot easement for public right of way on the south side of the property if necessary. This situation is to be checked into and cleared up as to the right of way situation on Azurite. The City Council is to consider asking Mr. Greenberg to dedicate Azurite Street and improve it. Mr. Jerich stated that the proposed building is approved by a certified architect in the State of Minnesota and he proposes to use wood instead of steel because it is a cost savings to his company and they are going to use this new building strictly for storage and he doesn't want to spend a lot of money to construct a lavish type building just for storage. Ron West explained the reason for the guidelines being establilshed on pole buildings; he said regarding pole buildings that the trusses do hold up fine but that the problem is when they are put together and put into the ground the buildings started to sag and deteriorate and therefore, the P & Z Commission felt that in order for the buildings to hold up for more than five to ten years down the line they would have to be built with frost footings for protection of future owners and use of the buildings and appearance of the community and benefit of the general public. Mr. Jerich stated that the building would not be heated and would be used for storage only and that they decided to build this building due to vandalism and theft they were encountering. They were losing considerable amounts of gas, tools, and equipment. They do not need a concrete floor but would put it in if necessary. Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 1/7/80 Page 4