01-28-81 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES City Council January 28, 1981 Mr. Forsberg stated that the people living on Iona Lane will not want to see any of Schrier's R-1 property upzoned to P,-2. Fahey stai:ed that he would like to see the area townhouses rather than apartment 6uildings. Forsberg stated that he was definitely opposed to any more apartment buildings, Mrs. Scalze stated that if the property was zoned R-2 the Council cou1d not ensure that a 100 foot buffer zone wou1d be left between the residential property on Iona Lane, Fahey stated that he would like the Schrier property listed as #11 on the Planner's list. Fahey asked if it would be advisable to have an appraiser look at the Schrier property to determine what the devaluation would be if it were downzoned. The Flttorney stated that that would be a good idea. The P7anner asked if it would make a difference that Schrier had a specific plan for the property, rather than if there had not been a specific plan. The Attorney stated that this would make a difference in a court decision, the only thing that would weai<en his case is that he has let so much time go by. Councilman Fahey asked if there were any restrictions on the setbacks from Round Lake. Fahey suggested that the City investigate whether such requirements should be established. Fahey suggested that the City's shoreline regulations be looked at. The Planner reminded the Council that they did not adopt shoreline regulations. If the C,ity does do, they must be consistent with the State's regulations. Fahey stated that if Schrier came in with a plan with setbacks of only 30 feet perhaps the City could deny it on this basis. Mrs. Nardini stated that the City did require 1/2 acre lots on Diana Lane and Reidmond. Fahey suggested that perhaps the City's Uletlanci Ordinance be expanded to cover this subject. The Attorney pointed out 'that none of the City's wetland areas have boundaries. The Flttorney suggested that the Council could have the Wetland Ordinance amended and the boundaries of wetlands defined. The Engineer stated that a minimum evaluation for a basement floor could be set. The Planner stated that this would not he1p as much as a specific setback. Fahey stated that he would like the Attorney, Planner, and Engineer review model wetland ordinances and perhaps revise the City`s wetlands map and ordinance to protect the remaining areas of bodies of water the City has from developments to close to shorelines. The Planner suggested that a minimum rear yard setback from a lake be adopted. Page -II-