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• a desirable redevelopment proposal came forward that integrated adjacent land uses, it should take only and all, not a portion of the remaining block, and be required to have larger setbacks and be well integrated into the adjacent residential neighborhood. The Commission requested staff to discuss this policy with the planning consultant. 7. Three Story or 35 foot Height Limit After much discussion, the Commission decided to retain the three story height limit in the comprehensive plan. Commissioners suggested that the southeast corner of Snelling and Larpenteur might .require a taller building to make a redevelopment financially feasible. Planner Hoyt explained that the limit could be changed by amending the comprehensive plan if the right development came along, and was a useful guideline for the entire city. Council member Cernia pointed out that the City does not have a fire truck with a ladder to serve taller structures. Commissioner Gibson Talbot said residents adjacent to the southeast commercial property might be uncomfortable with the elimination of the height limits. The Commission decided to retain the height limit. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR J.J.'S POOL & GAME ARCADE 1544 Larpen eur Avenue Wes • Planner Hoyt reported that there were 15 police calls at J.J.'s since January, 1990. Nine of the 15 were related to fights and assaults. Only one neighbor complained about the facility. Reviewing the conditional use permit, it appears that several conditions regarding security need attention from the property owner. The Commission directed staff to meet with the owners of J.J.'s and the police to determine ways to improve security for the business. The City may revoke the businesses conditional use permit if the conditions are not met. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR COIFFURE DE CHIEN 1660 Sne 1n venue P anner Hoy repor~ed that no problems came to the attention of the City. Therefore, it appears that all conditions are being met. REVIEW OF "NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS" ON ARONA BETWEEN CALIFORNIA D T Planner Hoyt reported that no police reports indicated any safety problems at the alley along Arona. She also said that people were obeying the no parking signs. However, people still parked adjacent to the McAllister property at 1513 California. When asked, Ms. McAllister said the safety problem had been improved, but she would prefer cars not park next to her home. The Commission recommended no action be taken since no safety • 3