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• MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 8, 1983 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at ?s35 P.M. by Chairman Al Stefanson. Stefanson, Nilsen, Wallin, Geistfeld and Olson. Also gresent was Council Liaison Ciernia. Mead, Chenoweth, Bourquin and Brown. The July 11th Minutes were discussed. There being no corrections or deletions, Harold Nilsen moved, seconded by Jerry Wallin, that the July 11, 1983 Minutes be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. A variance request from Tom Ma3erus, 1.27 West Iowa, to construct a garage one foot from the east lot line and to alley line on alley side was presented. Mr. Art Ma3erus intents to construct a garage 2~,~x 2I~~ in size with his driveway facing west. Erma Olson moved, seconded by Jerry Wallin, that the variance request be approved since it is in conformity with the other garages in the Northome area. Motion carried unanimously, • Paul L. Baehr, 171tb Holton, requested a variance on the south side of his property to place a driveway as close to his south property line as possible. Mr. Baehr was not in attendance. Chairman Stefanson reviewed the August 12, 1981 Council Minutes of action taken on Mr. Baehr~s previous variance request since clear title could not be established at that time. Erma Olson stated that a variance should be granted only when hardship is demonstrated, which has not been shown. Since Mr. Baehr was not in attendance, the variance request was deferred. A request from B & J Floral, 1875 W. Larpenteur, to remove a shed and move in a garage in the back of the greenhouse was discussed. No one was in attendance. Erma Olson felt that the request could not be considered at this time since B & J Floral does not hold actual title to the property, The variance request should contain the name of the purchaser of the property as well as the title holder. Jerry Wallin agreed and felt the matter should be referred to the City Attorney for clarification. Harold Nilsen felt the screening issue (some type of fencing) should also be addressed. Councilmember Ciernia concurred and will raise the issues at the next Council meeting. John Uban of Dahlgren Associates reviewed the current status of the Larpentsur/Spelling area. He presented aerial photographs of the entire area as well as enlargements of the immediate area. Preliminary data gathered indicated: (1) the area is surrounded by a lot of open space, which indicates a small population per acre; (2) Como Park has been working to revitalize its area but the park does not create other uses and the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds are seasonal uses; (3) The area has a lot of competition with Rosedale and Har Mar; and (lt) the area does not have good vehicular and pedestrian