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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 11, 1991 limits improvements to $4,500. If the building is torn down, Favis could not rebuild because setbacks could not be met. Pedersen asked if Favis was aware of these limitations when she purchased the property. The Planner pointed out that the biggest problem is that the Building Inspector does not know what Favis intends to do with the building since he has no plans. The Planner asked whether $12,000 was adequate to bring the structure up to Code requirements. Drabik felt that approval of the CUP and variance was premature without plans. The Planner agreed, but pointed out that approvals can be contingent upon those plans. The Planner again stated that what is needed are drawings from a structural engineer which indicate that the rehab that is planned can be supported by the foundation. Insulation, rewiring and other improvements would be listed on the architectural plan and must be certified to meet Code. The Planner stated that there is concern on the part of the Building Inspector and the City that the $12,000 rehab loan may not be enough to make the house meet building code requirements. Keis asked if Favis had a cost estimate for the improvements she plans to make. Drabik felt that the Commission needed to review a plan before acting on the application. Drabik asked what the property was zoned. The Planner replied that the property is zoned R -1. Pedersen asked if this was a good area for R -1 zoning. Todd Hagen, a property owner in the same area, suggested that this was the only zoning appropriate for the area given the narrowness of the lots. The Planner agreed. The Planner indicated that if the property was vacant, the DNR would probably not allow any development of it since the property is so narrow. Pedersen asked if there were any long -term plans for the area. Grittman pointed out that Little Canada Road is a County Road, therefore, the County would have a Page 8