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Zoning File #1553 <br />July 11, 1990 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />The required opening excluding the gate portion of the <br />structure at the proposed setback must be at a minimum of 16 <br />based on width of fire emergency vehicles. The fire chief of <br />Long Lake has advised that if entrance monuments with gates are <br />setback 20' off right-of-way, that opening could be allowed at <br />14'. As gates will be electrically controlled, the emergency <br />agencies ask that a lock box (knox box) be provided for ease of <br />access by emergency vehicles. Manual override instructions in <br />case of power failure should be posted inside lock box. Maximum <br />height of the entrance monuments is 7'. Interior pillars will <br />hold the lighting fixtures set 4' off the right-of-way of Deborah <br />Drive. The ordinances require a minimum of 5' setback. <br />Options of Action - <br />1. Denial. If denied, please refer to th 3 necessary findings <br />set forth in Section 10.08, Subdivision 3 (A). Applicant may <br />be advised that entrance monuments and gates may be at an <br />allowed 3%' height, but that if lighting is to be used on <br />the entrance monuments, that the monuments must be set back <br />5' from the right-of-way; or <br />2.Approval. To approve variances to Section 10.03, <br />Subdivision 15 (B) & (C) granting height and setback <br />variances for the proposed entry monuments (maximum height <br />of entrance monuments = 7', height of gate = 6^' measured <br />from existing grade), based on the following findings; <br />1. Entry monuments provide no hazards to the users of <br />the private road, Deborah Drive. <br />2. The City has received no negative comments from the <br />neighbors notified for this variance review. <br />3. Applicant claims gates will be used to contain <br />ani..ials on private property. <br />Approval is subject to the follow conditions; <br />1. Opening at entrance excluding area of gates must be at a <br />minimum 16' width. <br />2. Lock box (knox box) must be installed at entrance for <br />use of emergency agencies. Manual override instructions to <br />be posted inside lock box. <br />3. Pillar to retain lighting must be moved 5' from the <br />street lot line of the subject property. Applicant is <br />further advised that lighting must be shielded downward or <br />at a dim density so as not to create a hazard for the users <br />of the adjacent roadway.