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(2) March 13, 1974 Mr. L'Allier was concerned that some of the lands along Lake Drive and Highway #49, that have been zoned commercial for 300 feet are now included in the Plan as possible residential areas. If land zoned commercial is owned by an individual, and is located in one of the suggested residential areas, and his plans are for commercial use, how can this by handled? Mr. Starr felt that this would be a zoning problem. He pointed out on the map, that in many of the zoned commercial areas, they are residential in use. He realized that this could create problems, but felt that the areas that are residential would' remain so thus creating pockets of commercial concentration. Mr. L'Allier wondered if this Gould be controled by the City. He felt that if the land was zoned commercial, the City would have a problem trying to limit the type of construction in this commercial zone. Mr. Locher said that any plan will effect people both ways. It will advantageous to some and be a disadvatage to others. If the land use has been residential, even though zoned commercial, the owners would have trouble changing the land use. But, if he had a signed contract for a commercial development, the City would have a problem halting the construction. Hr. Starr continued with the suggested areas to be considered for utilities. Of primary consideration is the South Range. This is the area of Country Lake and Shenandoah. The other area to be considered of equal importance is the Lexington Park Lakeview area and the I35W Corridor all the way to the North Boundary line. The plans for the North Lino Interceptor was outlined. The Housing goals are to provide a complete range of housing in all areas of location, cost, and architecture. This would provide a balance in'the City. Mr. Marie r asked for questions starting with mayor Bohj aen . Mayor Bohjanen had no questions at this time but wanted to make a point that a completed engineered sewer system had been done for the Lexington Park Lakeview area and this plan is on file with the Metropolitian Sewer Board. Mr. Zelinka had no questions at this time. Mr. Jaworski questioned the North West corner being designated as agricultural. He remembered this area as being proposed for a light Industrial Park. The new Highway Plan that has been submitted by Anoka County proposes to extend Sunset Avenue to the North into Columbus to intersect with a road coming out of Bunker Prairie. Did Mr. Starr think the extension of Sunset would affect the status of this land? Mr. Starr said that the original proposal had included this land in commercial, but the soils in that area will not support development and is basically suited for agricultural purposes. r... Jaworski thought that even with problem soils, light industry could be devel- oped in that area by the practice of driving piling, while this would be too costly fot residential development.