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Page -2- July 21, 1976 explained the planned development of this area. The area is platted to take in- to consideration future utilities. The larger lots are so located they may be split into 8 parcels with the installation of a street and the smaller lots split into 6 parcels by installing a street on every other property line. Mr. Stanley said the homes would be built so as to make these splits possible. There was discussion on the possibilities of this concept with the Board asking for letters from the Engineer and Planner. A copy to be sent to the Rice Creek Watershed Board and soil boring date available for these consultants. Mr. Kolstad said he would get the information. The Clerk was instructed to put this matter on the agenda for August. Mrs. Butters appeared before the Board seeking permission to install a street to a tract of land east of the end of Marshan Lane. This is the last parcel of land, the land to the East is part of the open space and the land to the North is owned by Mr. Funkhouser. There had been discussion of a joint entry so as to not landiock the land to the North. Mr. Funkhouser had expressed a desire to purchase this tract of land to leave as open land. Mr. Kelling suggested the street and cul-de-sac be put on this land. The street to be put on the easement and the cul-de-sac curved to the South, thus being contained within this parcel. The Board felt the intent of this Board should be made known to Mr. Funkhouser. Mr. Nadeau moved to instruct the Clerk to write a letter to Mr. Funkhouser making the intent of this Board known to him and ask for his response irnmediatety. Seconded by Mr. Kelling. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kelly appeared before the Board with Mr. Floyd Miller. Mr. Miller has a par- cel of land that Mr. Kelly is interested in buying but the only access to the land is a 66' easement for street purposes. Mr. Kelly was told he would have to surface that street easement and what ever portion is extended into the acreage. There was a suggestion this street be extended into a cul-de-sac thus making more land available for development. iir. Miller and Mr. Kelly will take this suggestion into consideration and return with a proposal. Mr. lsackson of 6450 Otter Lake Road had asked for a variance to construct a garage within five feet of his property line. He had obtained the signatures of the land owners on either side of his property. The Board felt the other pro- perty owner should be notified and asked for his feelings in this matter. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Hanson and inform him of this request and ask him for his opinions. Mr. Nadeau moved to have Chief Myhre check out the three names he had presented at the last Board meeting and to also check on the use of Mr. Brokke's. This in- formation is to be passed onto the Council for possible action. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. The revised special use form was discussed. The Hoard had agreed on the new form but had a question on the 2/3rd signature requirement. Mr. Nadeau moved the Clerk check this requirement with the Attorney and report back to the Board. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Gourley said that in conjunction with the Resolution passed dealing with the Metropolitan Council requirements, an outline must be formulated by