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P.~IINUTES PLAtJNING COPtiiMISSION MAY 3, 1982 PAGE 5 • • must be acted upon, and when Parcel ##3 is considered, action will be taken on it. If the density is excessive, it gill not be approved by the Planning Commission. Parcel #2 falls within the guidelines that were originally established before any modification by Planner Dale with a density of 5.3 overall and 5.5 was an agreeable density figure you quoted in a newspaper article. Nilsen points out that the market has to be considered when a development HAROLD NILSEN~ is being planned and you cannot f orsee the market two to three years ERMA OLSON in advance when you donut know what the demand will be. The market is a major concern. Olson points out that in 1962, the 10,000 square foot lot was realistic but it is not true during this economic period. Harold Nilsen informs the Planning Commission that for the last five year period, Falcon Heights received X257,254. The Department of Transportation informed him that if Falcon Heights drops below 5,000 population, the state aid allotment would be discontinued entirely. There are 109 cities with a population over 5,000 and if Falcon Heights drops below 5,000, the remaining 108 would get a portion of the money the City would normally get. Below 5,000, Ramsey County gets the funds based on the money in the Road User Fund--trunk highways, 62 percent; counties state aid, 29 percent; and municipalities, 9 percent. Ramsey County does not have to give the municipalities any money if they so choose. Olson moves, seconded by Nilsen the adoption of RESOLUTION 82-4 A RESOLUTION RECOTJ[MENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PLAT FOR BFRN>14IOOD ADDITIONS NOS. 2, 3, 4 AND 5, AND GRANTING THE VARIANCES REQUESTED BY AMERICAN SHELTER CORPORATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 16.4 OF ORDINANCE N0. 64 • A, discussion ensued where Harold Nilsen stated that the American Shelter Corporation has submitted to the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota, a preliminary plan for subdivision and platting of Bernwood Additions No. 2, No. 3, No. }~, and No. 5 on the property south of Bernwood No. 1 and west of the property on the west side of Tatum Street and the City Council of Falcon Heights has referred the preliminary plan to the Planning Commission of the City of Falcon Heights for study, consideration and recommendations. This preliminary plan provides for R-1 single family housing and it is indicated on the plan that there are variations from the strict letter of the regulations of Ordinance #64 - the Zoning Ordinance. These variances can be summarized as indicating smaller lot size, lesser width, lesser depth and lesser building set back lines. However, the plan presents an integral approach to a fairly large scale development of a neighborhood unit, which does not nullify the intent or purpose of the General Community Plan. It does not endanger the public health, safety and welfare of the community. It does not create unwarranted traffic conditions. It provides for the service needs of the tract, and it does not impair the enjoyment of light and air nor does the plan impinge upon the properties in the STATE AID ALLOTD4ENT RESOLUTION 82-4 HAROLD NILSEN