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page 3 - Planning Commission regular meeting - January 8, 1981 Sharon Timmons felt that because the duplexes and four- plexes were actually less density residential than could be on the property and taking into consideration the fact that the property is bordered by the railroad right of way, that Mr. Waites proposal was the highest and best use of the property. Mrs. Timmons also felt that in view of the fact that the Planner had already studied the proposal and given his recommendation, that there was no need to table the matter for further study. Gene DeLonais stated that he would like some indication from the City Council as to their plans for the entire area. The whole area around the subject property is comprised of 25' lots, and he feels that we are going to see many requests for variances in the area. The motion to table for further study and the 2nd to the motion were withdrawn by Mr. DeLonais and Mr. Frattalone. (e(C\TTErya. c C iw (O('AC., Motion toArezone the property (Lots 5 -23 and 36 -48, Block 13, North Heights Addition) to R -2 with Conditional Use Permits granted for the 4 Four- Plexes made by Mr. DeLonais, 2nd by Mr. Steele. Motion carried 7 -0 FIRESIDE HOME PROPOSAL Mr. Vincent Douglas appeared with a new development proposal for lots on the south side of County Road D. They are now proposing a density of five units per acre, which the Planning Commission members feel is a much more favorable density that what they originally proposed. The developer is wishing to gain additional imput from the Planning Commission members at this time. The new proposal would include the continuation of Allen St. into the property, and a road into the property between the subject property and adjoining property from County Road D. Fireside Homes is proposing 23 buildings with 2 units per building. There is a parcel of land 225' wide on the property which is a NSP easement and cannot be built on. Sharon Timmons stated that the Park Commission had indicated that when a new developer comes into the City, they would like the option of obtaining land, if possible, instead of money from the developer. BRUCE HUBBARD PROPOSAL - MINNESOTA MINI STORAGE Mr. Bruce Hubbard appeared asking from the Planning Commission members, their imput into a proposal he has for the land on Co. Rd. B. that Cameron Development was going to build on. The land is presently owned by Nagele, and evedently Cameron Development no longer has plans to develop it. Minn. Mini Storage presently has facilities in Plymouth, Crystal and Eden Prairie. Mr. Hubbard submitted pictures of these other facilities. The proposal for the Little Canada facility would call for strictly Mini Storage units, with no heat and one light in the larger units only. The facility would also have one office warehouse building alon Co. Rd. B on the front of the property. A resident manager would live on the property and the area would be fenced. The area would be open from 7 :30 am to 8:30 pm. The buildings would comprise 26% of the property, pavement would be 41% and green area would be 33% of the property. The parking for the office warehouse would be 75 spaces, 22 more than would actually be required. 3