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it ~~ f~ a~ ~? ~ that even tho it was included in the original zoning of the community, it was an error to have done so, ~s ~wiwk. Iie further pointed out that the present building on this parcel is a house used both as a dwelling and for business, and that no loss would result to the owner if its present use were continued inasmuch as the parcel has been held Shavor by the same owner for a period dating from before the original zoning. Shavor said that when the changing character of Larpenteur avenue indicates rezoning to business use becomes advisable that the entire area should be rezoned at one time instead of permitting one lot only to enjoy that use at present to the detriment of adjoining property owners. Shavor then asked the Village Attorney if the zoning of a property gives the owner a vested rig ht? Attorney Attorney Graham replied by saying the council has the power of Graham determination based on what they believe is in the best interests of the community as a whole. Clyde J. Stewart then reported he had called at the County Engineer's office, "tewart, Monday, June 22. Contrary to what had been stated at the Mock Rezoning Clerk hearing, June 16, 1953, about plans ihrthe County Engineer's office for widening and paving Larpenteur with the idea of making it the main traveled route between St Paul and Minneapolis in two years, Stewart stated he was told at the County Engineer's office that there is no such plan for improving Larpenteur from St Paul to Minneapolis. Stewart said he was informed that if done, it will likely be in segments and that the Board of County Comnmissioners~nust first appropriate the needed funds. Also th at west of Snelling the widening and developing of Larpenteur is still undeoided. In connection with the County acquiring right of way along Larpenteu r, Stewart said the County had none at Payne avenue, according to the County Engineer's office, and that doubt was expressed that a 60 ft. highway could be built-thru there because of the number of homes..From I~~Icl4ienemy to Edgerton, the County engineer's office stated, they don't even have any plans or survey. As to plans in the County Engineers office, Stewart said xSr. Anker showed him a set of 1944-1945 plans titled "Construction Plan, Larpenteur, Hamline and hest County Line." These plans, according to Mr. Anker, were disapproved by the Bureau of Public Roads at that time because of shortage of materials. To be used now, the plans, Anker said, would have to be revised, Stewart reported. The following day, June 23rd, Stewart said he phoned Mr. Crampton who confirmed the above by stating "Plans for the development of Larpenteu r are very indefinite." Stewart Stewart stated he then asked the County Engineer's offs ce if Larpenteur re is widened and there is a commercial development along it in our area, commmercial whether it would be wise planning to have a survey made so as to provide davelop- for an orderly commercial development. He stated he also asked the went same question of a civil engineer and surveyor experience~in municipal engineering. In both instances, Stewart said, the reply was in the affirmative and that any commercial development should be in conformity with the design of the highway. In closing, Stewart said he therefore felt that the best interests of Falcon Heights would be served by approval of the petition. Petition There being no further discussion, Lodahl moved that the Mock petition denied be denied. Lindig seconded and a roll call vote was requested and recorded as follows: Lindig, Aye Lodahl, Aye