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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 1981
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stefanson at 7:00 p.m. Other
commission members present were Blomberg, Olson, Wallin, Nilsen, Waldo and
Mead. Members .absent were Labalestra and Bourquin. Also present was Council
Liaison Larson.
The first item of business. was the application of John Walsch, 1915 Arona, for
a conditional use permit to allow the construction of an 8' x 8' x.'7'utility
shed within the northwest portion of the fenced area in his rear yard presently
enclosing his swimming pool. The purpose of the shed is to store pool equip-
ment. Upon motion by Nilsen and second by Olson, the Commission unanimously
recommended that the City Council approve the application.
The variance request by Paul J. Baehr, 1746 N. Holton, was not acted upon for
several reasons. First, the request was untimely submitted for agenda purposes.
Second, Baehr did not make an appearance to clarify or support his request.
Lastly, it appears that Baehr is of the mistaken belief that he owns the vacated
walkway in severalty The City Attorney, through Sandy Larson, advises that
Baehr is merely an owner in common with the other property owners abutting
the vacated area. As such, Baehr is not entitled to exclusinve use in absence
of quit claim deeds to him of the interests of the other tenants in common.
The last item of business was continued work on the zoning ordinance by dis-
cussing refinements of the residential zones and the approach to be taken to
begin work on the business zones. It was generally agreed to try to write
the language for the Central Business District (CBD) first. It became apparent
• that some decisions about the other business zones would have to be made before
the CBD could be written since the CBD language will be incorporating by refer-
ence the permitted and conditional uses of the business zones. Nevertheless,
upon motion by Olson, seconded by Nilsen, the Commission unanimously recommended
that the Council take the lead in conforming the currently unsightly appearing
liquor store property to the spirit and intent of the recently proposed Compre-
hensive Plan.
Upon continued discussion, it was generally agreed that the Commission had
reached the point with its work on the zoning ordinance where a meeting with
Carl Dale would be helpful. It was agreed that his attendance at the September
14 Planning Commission Meeting should be requested. Stefanson will send Carl
Dale the material drafted on the Residential Zones produced to date.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
J y W lin, Secretary
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