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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 11, 1996 TO MOVE A he can move a house onto a single - family lot at the end HOUSE - of Australian Avenue. Tilleskjor reported that the AUSTRALIAN house is located in Richfield. It is a split- entry, AVENUE - approximately 8 years old, and has a total of 1,400 TILLESKJOR square feet. DeLonais pointed out the recommendation of the City Planner that the house be moved back in order to meet the City's 30 -foot front yard setback requirement. Tilleskjor replied that there was no problem moving the house back. The City Planner pointed out the letter submitted by Tilleskjor's realtor which indicates the estimated real estate value upon completion will be $102,900 to $106,900. The Planner asked if the Commission was comfortable with this evaluation, or if there should be more information provided on comparable values in the neighborhood. Tilleskjor indicated this house is in the same price range as the existing homes in the neighborhood. Keis indicated that he would feel more comfortable with an independent evaluation. The Planner suggested that approval could be contingent that staff work with the applicant and realtor to verify property values in the neighborhood. Tilleskjor reported that the people selling this house were paid $98,000 for it. Estimated cost to move it is $10,000. The Australian Avenue lot is being purchased for $27,000. Tilleskjor reported that he is buying the home and moving it as an investment. He does not plan to move into the house, but will be putting it on the market. Keis pointed out that 1,400 square feet total means the upstairs level is approximately 750 to 700 square feet. Keis noted that this is not a very big house. Tilleskjor reported that when the house is finished, it will have three bedrooms and two baths. One bedroom will be upstairs and the other two downstairs. Barraclough reported that he knows Mr. Tilleskjor's 2 Page 34