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Boulevard and between the property and the property to the west. He noted that these items were <br /> not created by the applicant but are challenges that exist in developing the property. He advised <br /> that he also submitted a letter, which states why it would be appropriate to grant a variance. He <br /> noted that staff has done a great job listing these facts in the proposed resolution as well. He <br /> noted that this use and setback supports the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and will help to <br /> improve the tax base of the community. He asked the Council to approve the variance for the <br /> reasons discussed tonight, as it will not affect the essential character of the neighborhood or <br /> future uses of the property around it. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she reviewed the minutes from the Planning Commission <br /> meeting from June and noted that there was discussion of the desired setback and the Site Plan <br /> was approved at that time. She noted that she did not see the discussion related to the variance as <br /> discussed tonight. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau noted that the variance discussion occurred at the July Planning Commission <br /> meeting. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that with the support of the residential property owner, she does <br /> not see a reason to deny the request. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution <br /> #19-180 Approving Appeal for a Variance to Buffer Yard Setbacks for Delta ModTech. <br /> Further discussion: Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would like to support the Planning <br /> Commission and therefore would like to see this go back to the Planning Commission. He stated <br /> that the law is applied to everyone and he would want to see it done equally. Community <br /> Development Director Gladhill stated that the review was done based on the current statute and <br /> explained that the decision was based on the information shared or lack thereof. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Heinrich, Riley, and <br /> Musgrove. Voting No: Councilmember Kuzma. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to Adopt <br /> Resolution #19-152 Approving Development Agreement and Releasing and Restating <br /> Associated Agreements for Delta ModTech. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Musgrove, Heinrich, <br /> Kuzma,and Riley. Voting No: None. <br /> 7.03: Adopt Resolution #19-085 Authorizing Submission of the City's 2040 <br /> Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to <br /> adopt Resolution #19-085 authorizing submission of the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the <br /> Metropolitan Council. <br /> City Council/July 23,2019 <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br />