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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 10, 1991 The City Planner replied that those are the two easiest options, while another would involve the transfer of development rights. The Planner suggested that City might be best served by rezoning the area PUD now so that when the next of the cabins needs rehabilitation, the problem is addressed. The Planner suggested that under the PUD, the City define the long -term use for the area. Pedersen again stated that he did not want to see land that may go tax forfeit under County control where it will not be maintained. Pedersen felt the City should control this property. Pedersen stated that he felt the long -term goal for the area is park land. Drabik asked if the County can encroach further with road right -of -way to the south of Little Canada Road. The City Planner suggested that if additional right -of -way is needed to the south, the County would probably have to buy out the residential properties to the south. However, at this point the actual width and location of Little Canada Road under the proposed improvement is not clear. Drabik suggested that the area be zoned PUD at this time until the future of Little Canada Road is determined. Once the facts are known about Little Canada Road, that might resolve the situation. Drabik asked if the residential properties were rezoned to PUD, if the houses could be rebuilt if they burned down. The City Planner replied that under a PUD zoning that defined a certain number of residential units for the area, there would be more basis to lobby the DNR for a variance to rebuild. Drabik felt that the long -term use of the area should be park land. The City Planner stated that in order to accomplish the goal of seeing this area park land, the City would have to acquire the property at fair market value. DeLonais suggested that rather than park land, the area be designated open space. Keis asked if the City could prevent the sale of the Favis property along Little Canada Road. The City Planner replied that in order to do that, the City would have to condemn the property. Page 7