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Motion by Councilmember Connolly, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to adopt Exhibit A, Amendment No. 2 to Tax-Exempt Note. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Connolly, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Case #3: Request for a Conditional use Permit for Two Dwellings on One Parcel; Case of Donald Kveton Community Development Director Frolik stated that City Code stated that there shall not be more than one main building on a lot unless otherwise provided for in City Code. Mr. Donald Kveton is in the process of building his home at 5750 - 177th Avenue NW, Ramsey, and he is requesting a conditional use permit to maintain a second dwelling on the property to provide separate living quarters from his own for the caretakers of his hobby farm. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on January 4, 2000. The neighboring property owner to the west spoke in opposition to the request. One area of concern was that the hobby farm is located at the terminus of a dead-end street with a cul-de-sac that appears to be inadequately sized. The consensus of the Planning Commission was that 177th is appropriately marked as a 'dead end' street. The Commission forwarded the case to the City Council with a recommendation of approval. On January 25, 2000, the City Council reviewed the case. During the discussion, it was determined that the caretaker house is nearly constructed. Sometime in October, the applicant was informed of the need for a conditional use permit to have two dwellings on one lot. The applicant was instructed to submit an application for a conditional use permit by November 16, 1999, in order to be placed on the December agendas of the Planning Commission and City Council. Because of the time of year and impending cold weather, City Staff entered into a hold harmless agreement with the applicant to allow the installation of frost footings, at the risk of the applicant, prior to the issuance of a conditional use permit and building permit. The one staff member left in the Community Development Department at that time took an unexpected medical leave at the end of October. Consequently, there was no other community development staff to follow up with Mr. Kveton to make sure the application was filed and the hearing was scheduled. Upon staff's return from medical leave, it was noted that the conditional use permit still had not been processed. Staff made the necessary contacts and the matter was scheduled for a hearing at the Planning Commission meeting in January. The Council tabled action on the case and requested additional information, which has been presented. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that as a Planning Commission member he recognized the unique situation at Armstrong Kennels to construct a home for their own children on their property and the unique situation of the Kurak property, but each time it seems that the standards are being reduced. This request is the first to construct a second home for someone who will be essentially renting since the home will be payment for labor. He understands that there is a house already constructed and knows that it is not feasible that the home will be torn down. He City Council/February 8, 2000 Page 8 of 15