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MINUTES Planning Comnmiss Aug. 9, 1984 Tereau Subdivision (Cont.) on Mrs. Timmons pointed out that the DNR and other agencies may place restrictions on this property that the City has no control over. Mr. Tereau stated that he is paying high taxes on the property. The Planner stated that Mr. Tereau may have an argument about his assessments on the property. The Planner indicated that the property is very steep and drops off a long way. The Cost of building on the property and the amount of fill that would be needed are concerns to be considered. Mrs. Timmons pointed out that the property does not even meet R -1 standards. The Planner pointed out that the Tereau property just meets the 10,000 square foot requirement and the lot requested to be divided would he about half that amount. The Planner stated that the area is, however, characterized by this type of development. Mr. Tereau pointed out that the proposal he has made is the same as what his neighbors have done. Timmons pointed out that setback could not be met from either the high water mark, nor the road. The Planner stated that the houses in the area are very close to the road. Mrs. Timmons informed Mr. Tereau that even if the City approved this request, there are other agencies that would be involved that would probably deny it. The Planner pointed out that the city cannot allow everyone in the City with a 10,000 square foot lot to divide their property. 'Ir. Ducharme stated that there were too many factors against the proposal to recommend approval. Mrs. Timmons recommended denying the Tereau subdivision and variance proposal based on the fact that the proposal does not meet lot requirements in an R -1 district or under the Shoreland Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kingsbury. Motion carried 7 — 0. Behr Mr. Terry Behr appeared before the Commission requesting approval Home Occupation of a special home occupation permit for selling of lawnmowers and appliances from his home on Noel Drive. Mr. Behr reported that he now has a commercial lot in Minneapolis for part of his operation, but would like to operate a scaled —down version from his home.