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1b77 Dahlgren: The Eastern portion of the Villas-e has been well developed as you a.ll knovr. The property from Arona to Pascal ha.s been rezoned from commer- cial to multiple as it has primarily been developed. There has ben a tremendous dema~for apartments in the last few years. Frequently land used for apartments is worth more than commercial. This is not alvrays true but it is sometimes true. We expect that market to ~rAW. young people and elderly people are moving into apartments. Vre expect that in time some of the duplexes that have been built in this section will be replaced with apartments. The property at Hamline and Larpenteur has been zoned B-l, used as a Duffer between single family developments and commercial. The pas station across the corner has been zoned B-2. The land in the t~LE~ South and East of the shopping center was not zoned commercial because it is felt that, should it be necessary to expand the parking area, this should be handled as a "Conditional" use permit in single family areas. This enables the Villa<^e to attach whatever conditions they want to that Hermit which gives a higher degree of control. You can specify fencing, type, landscaping, surfacing, etc. 1+Qayor Nilsen; Is there anyone who has a question? ?,tr. Tschirley, 1505 I own a lot at Pascal and Larpenteur and I think it is Highland Pkway. 50 x 130. Th'hat could I build on that corner? Dahlgren: An Apartment. Tschirley: Could it face either Pascal or La »penteur? Dahlgren: It could face either direction but it has to be set back 30' from the street. Where we have existing platted lots and these lots are perhaps not as large as we vrould like them to '~e, the ?'lapping Commission and Council has the authority to issue a variance. Come in with a preliminary sketch showing what you propose as to building, location, etc., and the Planning Commission and Council will review it and may make some suggestions regarding narking, set-backs, etc. n~2ayor Nilsen: I was asked what the plans were for the property North of Ruggles, Vtest of Hamline. Tha±, property is within single family residential zoning as is all property outside of the heavily lined areas. Cartwright: I vrant to point out that there is a rezoning North of the Shell Station on Albert. ti"te changed it from single family to two family. It swings ?round and covers the corner of Holton and Albert too and North on Holton. i~dayor Nilsen called for questions from people interested in property 'Test of Snelling. Labalestra asked why the line was not, the same depth all the way through. P.Rayor Nilsen: Tate have the very nice residdntial district immediately back of the restaurant there and I think we must recognize some of the limitations we do have in Falcon Heights as pointed out by ?rir. Cartwright and bar. Dahlgren. Hovrard, may I have your comments? In other words, Labalestra would propose the enlargement of the ff-2 zone to straighten out vrith the X3-1 going back to the R-3. Dahlgren: If the use of the property was only for parking, it wouldn't require rezoning. You would hate to acquire the property and then ask for a con- ditional use permit. The conditions might be pretty rough inasmuch as the Council would be concerned about protecting these homes. I think it would be wrong to rezone them now because it would put a cloud on the value of those properties for