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FALCON HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 2, 1984
The Planning Commission Meeting of July 2, 1984 was called to order by
Al Stefanson, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M.
Stefanson, Chenoweth, Grittner, Nilsen, Mead, Trent-Sullivan, Black and
Council Liaison Chestovich.
Olson.
The Minutes of the June 4, 1984 Planning Commission were discussed. Jerry
Wallin moved, seconded by Don Grittner, that the Minutes be approved as
corrected: Page 2, Paragraph 6, First Sentence add the words +'as presented"
after the words "the project". And, on Page 2, add a new paragraph after
paragraph 6 to read: "A1 Stefanson indicated preliminary site plan looked
good, and he was in :favor of the plan to build the entire block along
Larpenteur. However, he is trongly opposed to condemnation, and would like
to have the purchase negotiations between Bullseye and the garage owners
progress more rapidly." Motion carried unanimously.
The Minutes of the June 26, 1984 Public Hearing on the New Zoning Ordinance
and Zoning Map were discussed. Deborah Trent-Sullivan moved, seconded by
• Don Mead, that the Minutes be approved as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
The V. Elving Anderson and Carol R. Anderson request for subdivision was
postponed until later in the evening becausethe Anderson's were not in
attendance.
Roger A. Pearson, 1~2b Crawford, requel~ted,.a conditional use permit to install
a metal utility shat. He presented signatures from immediate neighbors not
objecting to the construction of the structure. After questions regarding
its location in proximity to the lot line and how it will be fastened to the
ground, Don Mead moved, .seconded by Jerry Wallin, that the conditional use
be approved. Motion carried,unat~imously.
Mark Haggerty, Attorney at Law representing Grace Lai, advised that last
year a building permit was. approved for a five-unit condominium. Due to
financing considerations, the tawnhouse~coucept was necessary. He then
explained the difference between buying a condominium (purchaser is merely
buying air space inside the unit; the physical structure of the building
and all the grounds are owned in common with the owners of the other units)
and a townhouse (purchaser actually awns the land under the unit, some of
the backyard and front yard of the unit). Financing is more easily obtained
.for a townhouse. Due to the fact that the units are being offered for
sale at ;139,000, he felt it was imperative that for marketing purposes
townhouse platting of the five units into six lots with one lot being
the coaamon area and driveway area be approved. After questions on the
• common wa17s between units, location of utilities, and common vs. private
entrances, Jerry Wallin stated: (1) the building is in the ground exactly
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as it was approved last year; and (2) the ability to sell therm for the
greatest price will be enhanced by approving the request and that stands
to the benefit of the City in terms of enhancing the tax base. Phil
Chenoweth then moved, seconded by Harold Nilsen, that the platting request
be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Phil Chenoweth presented the preliminary draft for Development District No.
2 and revi~red the proposal. He specifically reviewed Section C ~~Statement
of Public Facilities to bye Undertaken+~ and again advised that relocation
is quite costly and in the long run purchase of the gee station property
by Bullseye instead of using the condemnation procedure would be more cost
efficient.. He then explained what properties are included in the Development
District and how property is included in the Finance Plan. After-further
discussion, Jerry 'Wallin maned that the preliminary draft for Development
District No. 2 be referred to the City Council for final. approval with a
statement that it has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and found
acceptable. Don Mead seconded the Motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Don Gzdttner requested that 'a copy of the preliminary draft for Development
District No. 2 be attached to these Minutes.
Carol R. and V. Elving Anderson requested sitbdv3:sion of their lot at
1775 North Fairview. The Andersons were not present at the meeting. Harold
Nilsen advised that the amount of water in the area has been lessened by
the creation of new ponding in the Good Value development so 2rq recommended
approval based. upon his knowledge of the area. The Andez}scns.have signed
a ++Hold Harmless Agreement~~ with the City, which will be recorded at the
County level and the lot will be removed from the ~~no builfi~ area.. After
considerable discussion, Jerry Wallin stated that nozsnally this. type of request
would be tsbled for non-appearance but due to the unique circumstances most
specifically the extensiv9e personal knowledge of the surrounding area by
Harold Nilsen that. would act as a personal substitute for the Andersons, he
moved approval of the subdiv3.sion request. The motion was seconded by
Harold Nilsen. Motion carried unanimously.
Phil Chenoweth moved, seconded by Jerzy Wallin, that the meeting be
adjourned at 8 a~9 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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r' a11in, Secretary
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