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Councilmember Hendriksen asked if anyone else on Council feels they would like to look at that front parking lot. Mayor Gamec felt that a lot should depend on Mr. Grosslein's reputation. He does what he says he will do. If we do an improvement sweep on the corridor, we could ask Mr. Grosslein for the curbing at that time. Mr. Grosslein's proposed improvements will make a big difference in cleaning up the area. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he is familiar with Highway #10 and Lano Equipment. He stated that he is just concerned about implications relative to the front. When Mr. Grosslein re-paves, he should put in curbing. Mr. Grosslein felt that the curbing request is unfair. Councilmember Zimmerman felt that Council should take a second look at the property. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen to table action on the proposed Grosslein project until Council has a chance to view the property. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Zimmerman, Hendriksen and Anderson. Voting No: Mayor Garnet. Case #5: Part A: Request for Exception to the Moratorium and Discussion on Policy Regarding Urban Services Community Development Director Sherman stated that Rick Burnam is seeking site plan review to develop a 12,960 square foot office/warehouse building on Armstrong Boulevard (CSAH #83). The application is located within the moratorium area west of Armstrong Boulevard. The land use on the property had been discussed as a potential location for transitional residential. However, it was determined that the wetland to the north of the site provided a good buffer to the residential use to the north and that this parcel should be designated as places to work which is consistent with the present zoning. There is currently a 120-foot drainage easement that cuts through on the east side of the property. The County has asked for an additional 15 feet. No building improvements or roadway could be accommodated in the future. The site plan shows one access currently and that access is shared with Adolphson Peterson. The County would like to move that driveway to the west as much as possible. Because this lot is in a moratorium, we need to take action regarding the moratorium. Staff felt it should be granted because this is similar to others in the Business/Industrial area. This was tabled to receive information from the County. That was received and that is the request for 15 additional feet. Mayor Gamec commented that this would be an improvement. Discussion ensued relating to setbacks. City Council/May 11, 1999 Page 9 of 18