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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 8, 1991 Bendel pointed out that when someone purchases a property it is up to the buyer to do their homework, and not incumbent on the City to educate purchasers. McBride felt the situation was unique. MrBride requested approval of the CUP and Variance, and assured the Commission that the improvements he plans will bring the property up to Code. Drabik asked if it were better to have the existing structure brought up to Code versus letting the property sit vacant. McBride pointed out that there are several nice looking homes in the area, and felt the Favis property would fit in once it is improved. Bendel pointed out that condemnation proceedings are not the charge of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is a recommending body to the City Council. Herkenhoff pointed out that the other homes in this area will remain, and felt that if the Favis house is brought up to. Code, it would be a nice looking structure. Drabik asked if a precedent would be set if the variance is approved. The Planner suggested that if the Commission approves the variance application, it declare its reasons for doing so. If another variance application is made which meets this same criteria, the City would be comfortable with approval. Bendel asked what types of improvements are planned for the exterior of the structure. Bendel asked if the City was comfortable with a structure of this appearance long -term. McBride replied that the structure will be scraped and painted. Any existing siding that needs replacement will be replaced. Pedersen felt the situation was one that was inherited and was pre -Code development. Pedersen felt that there was no choice but to allow the CUP and Variance, otherwise the property will end up as a vacant lot. Pedersen did not believe there were any park plans for the area, and pointed out that the area is sort of a hodge -podge as it currently exists. Page 4