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(#12 - #2087 Minnegasco - Continued) There were no public cornments. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application «087 as submined with *e conduon that if the lease if not renewed, the vaporizer could not remam^ Won noted that the lease with the lajidowtier is bejig renewed on a vear-by-year basis. Vote Ayes 5, Navs 0. (#13) #2089 RlCa.\RD MILLER, 4520 WATERTOWN ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HfLARLNG - 11:07-11:15 P.IVI. The Certificate of Mailing ard Affidavit of PubUcation were noted The Applicant was present. Gaiiron repotted that the application is for lot area and width variances for the existin^g lot the front lot width is 4% short at 287 ’ where 300* is required, Gaffron noted the 5 acre zoning was created in 1975 when a majority of the residents indicated they preterred 5 acre zoning to maintain the large lot sizes, Gafiron said there are very few small vacant lots in this zone. would come from CoRd 6, Septic testing has been done, and a site is available for a 5 bedroom home, Gaffiron pointed out the likely building site. Gaffron questioned if the City does not grant the variances, does the ow.-r have any reasonable use of the property. He noted that the assessor has giver the property a lower value compared to buildable Iocs Miller has paid 55,000 in taxes over 20 years. Gaffron asked if constructing a residence on this 3-1/2 acres dry buildable (6, acre tot ) lot would change the character of the neighborhood Gaffron commented that w | ® owner bought the property, the property conformed to the code ot 1 acre zoning. er noted he is considering building on or selling the lot, and when the vana*ice is approvea, may cause the taxes to increase. Peterson commented that the codes do change but noted the uniqueness of this property. MiUer said the homes and lots going towards CoRd 6 and Hwy 12 from his property are smaller. 26