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" MINUTES ~ REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION :M.EE'I`IN"G OCTOBER 6, 1980 • The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larsen at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the Chairman the following were present: Mike Heffron, Jerry Wallin, Al Stefanson, Robert Blomberg, Elving Anderson and Council Liaison Person Sandy Larson. Mr. S. W. Hart, 1488 Crawford, was present at the meeting requesting a Con- ditional Use Permit for the purpose of constructing a utility shed on his property. After discussion there was a motion and second recommending approval of the request. The Planning Commission voted unanimously for approval, and so recommends to the Council. Mr. Edwin Schmidt, 1746 Albert, was present requesting both a Conditional Use Permit for construction of a utility shed on his property and a Variance so as to construct the shed 3 feet from the side property line. He had the permission letters from the neighbors on either side of his property. It further appeared that his next door neighbor had a utility shed in approximately the same general location on the neighbor's property. Upon motion and second, the Planning Commission voted unanimously for approval of the request, and so recommends to the Council. Martin A. Christiansen, 1724 Holton, was present requesting the City's permis- sion for the purpose of selling Christmas Trees from his R-1 property which were grown on his hobby farm in Todd County. Sandy Larson pointed out that the City has Ordinance ~~12 which pertains to the licensing of such a venture if, presumably, the Zoning Ordinance is not in conflict. The discussion on • this request turned to a consideration of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Sections 6.2 (7) and 6.3 (6). The latter appears to permit horticultural activities on R-1 property. The former appears to permit the retail sales of horticultural products if those products are grown on the property. Since the Christiansen trees were not grown on the property in Falcon Heights, there would appear to be a conflict with the Ordinance. Jerry Wallin was of the opinion that the Christainsens would need to request a variance, there- fore. Inquiry was made of Mr. Christiinsen as to whether or not he had the approval of his neighbors who might be affected by his proposal. He responsed that he had informal neighbor approval. He was requested to seek such approval and present it in writing. Although the proposal was not acted upon finally, it was the concensus of the Planning Commission Members present that should Mr. Christaansen be able to secure the approval of his neighbors in the immediate vicinity, that a variance should be granted. Sandy Larson advised that the City has approved a sign ordinance that will prohibit advertising signs (billboards). The ordinance repeals Sub-sections 4.5 through 4.9 of current Section 14.1 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission was unanimous in its feeling that the repealer was too extensive and that Sub-section 4.9 should not have been repealed. Sub-section 4.9 would allow a shopping center to erect a sign under one name or similar circumstances. Such a sign would not appear to be within the prohibition intended for billboards. Sandy Larson also advised that the City Council has approved a swimming pool ordinance.