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August 17, 1977 - Page Two - Larry Swistoske and Nina Chorewycz had written a letter to the Planning and Zoning in reference to the Boyd property on 81st Street East. They are in the landscaping business and want to purchase the Boyd property for that purpose. They had been invited to attend the Planning and Zoning meeting to answer questions. The largest piece of equipment they have is a dump truck and a bob cat. Mr. Nadeau felt they should have a special use permit and Mr. Swistoski pointed out there is 17+ acres and their business is classified as agricultural. Mr. Karth felt this lands backs up against the freeway and is the best use for the land. Mr. Shearen felt that no permits are necessary Mr. Hill did not feel a special use permit was necessary. Mr. Nadeau felt a special use permit was needed. Mr. Shearen asked, 'what kind of permit for what?' Mr. Nadeau said for parking a commercial vehicle in an ag zone.' After some discussion, Mr. Karth moved to recommend to the Council that if a special use permit is felt to be required by the Council, the Planning and Zoning Board would concur_, providing for the storage of a dump truck, bob cat, back hoe and trailer. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Roy Stanley presented variance requests for the splitting of three lots in Sunset Oaks. Each half of the lots have the requied acre with the necessaz front footage on a City Street. The split was requested on Lot 1, Blk 11, Lot 1, Blk 6, and Lot 6, Blk. 7. Mr. Nadeau moved to recommend approval of splitting these 3 lots, granting the six variances within the Sunset Oaks plat. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. Mere was some discussion on the proposal presented by letter by Mr. Volk / for requiring the installation of stteet lighting in plats by the developer. The Planning and Zoning asked that Mr. Volk present a full program for this proposal. There were some sign permit applications for consideration. The Planning and Zoning recommended approval of Lee's of Lino, Skyline Auto Body, Rehbein Transit if the Council felt these signs meet the requirements of the sign ordinnance. This motion was made by Mr. Shearen.Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. It was pointed out that no applications will be considered unless a sketch is drawn showing the exact locations as to distances from right-of-ways and property lines. Some members of the Planning and Zoning questioned their consideration of the sign permit applications. The raising of the fees was suggested as a means of controlling the number of signs in the City. The Clerk was asked to contact neighboring communities for their sign ordinances and fee schedule. Mr. Nadeau moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Aye.