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a variance from the street frontage or lot width requirement. Further discussion: Chairperson Anderson stated his concern over the fact that the ordinance states that parcels must have frontage on public streets. Granting variances does nothing to resolve the problem, as streets will somehow have to be laid out in this area. Chairperson Anderson stated he would not be voting in favor of the variance because it does not address the larger issue of street layouts and proper frontage for parcels. Board Member Johnson added that the situation is unique enough to justify a variance. Board Member Kociscak asked if the easement would serve both properties. Community Development Director Frolik stated that the larger parcel has road frontage. Community Development Director Frolik noted the code no longer allows subdivisions by metes and bounds descriptions. Chairperson Anderson asked Mr. Skogquist why he did not proceed with a building permit earlier. Mr. Skogquist stated that this land is part of his lot inventory, and the original deal for the property fell apart. He stated he did not realize the variance could expire. He said his plan is to find a buyer for the parcel first, then build a house on the parcel. He said he does not have a buyer at this time. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Board Members Johnson, Dempsey, Kociscak, and Wivoda. Voting No: Chairperson Anderson. Absent: Board Member Nixt. Motion by Board Member Johnson and seconded by Board Member Dempsey to approve Larry Skogquist's request for a variance from the street frontage or lot width requirement based on Findings of Fact #0513 and adopt Resolution #00-04-078 declaring terms of same. Further discussion: Board Member Johnson asked if he should include the contingency that the applicant sign a variance agreement in the motion. Community Development Director Frolik stated the applicant must sign the resolution, which serves as the variance agreement. Board Member Wivoda pointed out that the resolution should state that the variance remains in effect until April 2001 instead of April 2000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Board Members Johnson, Dempsey, Kociscak, and Wivoda. Voting No: Chairperson Anderson. Absent: Board Member Nixt. Case #2: Request for a Variance to Minimum Street Frontage on PIN #06-32-25-11- 0014; Case of Larry Skogquist Presentation City Planner Rasmussen explained that Larry Skogquist is requesting a variance to the minimum lot width or street frontage requirement in order that a dwelling may be constructed on a lot they own that is located on the south side of County Road #63 and northwest of Dellwood Hills. The Board of Adjustment approved a variance from the minimum street frontage requirement to this lot on July 7, 1998. The applicant did not initiate the variance within the one-year time frame, nor did he petition for an extensiOn of time to complete the variance. The subject property abuts County Road #63 at two locations; one measurement is 70 feet and the other is 150 feet. In total, the parcel has 220 feet of non-contiguous street frontage. City Staff recommends re-issuance of the variance from Board of Adjustment~April 4, 2000 Page 3 of 7