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MINUTI?S PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 12, 2010 business from the out-buildings. Montreux noted that the property immediately south has aresidential/commercial use. Montreux noted that this is estate property and the estate is close to insolvency. It is necessary to either generate income from the property or sell it. Otherwise, there will likely end up being tax liens on the property. Montreux noted that the person interested in the property, Mr. Scott Heckel, understands that he can have no outdoor storage. With regard to the recommendation to install plumbing in the back, she noted that the City has allowed the hobbyist the use of plumbing in the house. Monheux felt that the person renting the property with the house as his residence and the out-buildings for his business should be able to utilize the plumbing in the house. Montreux reported that the hobbyist is still utilizing the property, but would have to go if she is able to rent to the trucking company. Montreux reported that approval of the PLJD Amendment would expand the sa]eability of the property tremendously. She noted that the use proposed is the original use of the property when her aunt and her husband lived on this property. Montreux did not feel the property would be redeveloped any time in the near future. She also felt that if the proposed renter purchased the property, he would likely be open to selling it for redevelopment if it was an opportunity for him to make some money. Duray asked if Mr. Heckel was interested injust operating the trucking company from the site. Montreux reported that he has limited funds, therefore, the residential use is needed as well. Duray stated that he would be willing to work something out with the commercial use, but was not comfortable opening the property back to a residential use given the City's plans to redevelop the area at some point. Montreux noted that the property to the south is rented for both a residential and commercial use. Montreux stated that it would be nice to redevelopment the area, but the City has to be practical. She also noted that there has been vandalism on the property and it would be good to have someone living there. Fischer agreed that the business element of the proposal could work, it is the residential piece that is the sticking point. Fischer asked if the house could be used as office space for the trucking company. Montreux stated that it has been marketed as an office/commercial use, but they have had no luck in selling the property. Duray noted that the conditions on the existing PUD Permit include that the auto hobbyist use is not a business use and that the house ca~mot be -6-