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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 1, 1985 • PAGE 2 tires, provided such activities do not block street traffic, cause traffic congestion or hazards, or otherwise constitute public nuisance. Member Grittner moved, seconded by Member Mead to approve the above three amendments to the zoning ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ray Brown, 1844 Tatum, presented his subdivision request to split RAY BROWN lot 170-51 (26) and explained the lot layout and the easement suggested 1844 TATUM for future street expansion. Mr. Heinrich Loos, 1889 North Snelling, SUBDIVIDING a prospective buyer of the above mentioned lot, indicated that in discussions with the City Council the City wanted a 20 foot easement so that in the future if it were decided to extend Lindig Street north it would provide enough road space. He also indicated that the City Council requested approval of the abutting neighbors for the subdivision. After a discussion concerning the drainage situation for the area, lot size, and how access could be accomplished Member Wallin moved, seconded by Member Olson to approve the proposed splitting of the lot into two 75 foot subdivided lots with a 40 foot strip of land on the east side of both lots for street right-of-way and utility purposes and that the subdivision request be approved assuming that such action is not prohibited by the subdivision ordinance permitting subdivision under 10,000 square feet per lot. Motion carried unanimously. Ted A. Salminen, 1740 Holton, requested a variance to construct a driveway TED A. to the lot line. Chairman Stefanson reviewed the background information SALMINEN, from a memorandum written to the Planning Commission from Clerk Administrator 1740 HOLTON Barnes dated March 28, 1985. Mr. Stefanson also advised that Council- VARIANCE members Ciernia and Hard approved the. variance request. Mr. Salminen APPROVED proposes to construct a ten foot driveway for access into his garage following the same precedent as was followed on Albert. He would trim a Blue Spruce tree and keep it trimmed. A curb would be constructed along the driveway line to control surface drainage. Member Wallin moved, seconded by Member Mead to approve the variance request. Motion carried unanimously. John Uban, City Planner from Howard Dahlgren and Associates, reviewed the streetscape plan for the Larpenteur/Snelling intersection. To improve the visual conception of that intersection, he recommended the following improvements: Underground utilities, controlling signage, control of architecture, construction of a walkway system, landscaping, redo control lights, and widen sidewalks on corners. He felt the above could be accomplished by a combination of direct assessment to the properties and funds from tax increment financing. The City needs to determine the extent of how much should be accomplished and develop a consistent program. Mr. Uban updated the Planning Commission on the Lido redevelopment. He suggested a workshop in the future to develop recommendations to be presented to the City Council. Member Olson moved, seconded by Member Grittner, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimiously. v r Wa lin, Secretary JOHN UBAN REVIEWS STREETSCAPE LARPENTEUR/ SNELLING INTERSECTION ADJOURNMENT