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III+ A special meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8 :15 P.M. on October 11, 1972 by Chairman NeLean. O Present were Misters Korth, Hill, ?errand and Shearen. Mr. Kelling and Mr. Nadeau were absent. Mr. M€nrier was present as liasion to the Council. Attorney Locher and Village Planner Van Housen were also in attendance. The purpose of this special hearing was to get more input from residents of Chamonix and U. S. Lakes regarding their request for two variances to Ordinance #56. Mr. Busch reviewed briefly U. S. Lake's request for variances. They are requesting two: the first is a size variance on R 1 land - Outlot G & I, and the second for permission to use Outlot G for R1 residences. Mr. Busch further noted that R 5 permits R 1 usage with permission of the Council. The 1970 plat shows Townhouses. This would result in the plat being chenged to show R 1 lot sizes. Mt. Van Housen said this would be a nonconforming land use operation, although it is permitted. R 1 lots are in conformity. There would be a problem in maintenance of this buffer zone area. He recommended they come back with the entire plat R 1. Mr. Locher stated a precticel difficulty - that of trying to adapt single family size lot! tp townhouses. The land potential is not to be taxed, just it's Rau Mr. McLean read a letter from Mr. Vin Bowen dated October 5th, in which he gave his recommendations regarding these plans. He noted: 1. Utilities plans have not been submitted with the plan. 2. Landscaping Pions have not been submitted with the plane The architecture and site planning; on these dwelling units leaves much to be desired and we could insist on a tree planting program on each R 1 Site. Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Block 3 and Lots 1 and 2 of Block 5 adjacent to Outlot D and E should remain in the open space, park or golf course as a continuation of the green area across the road to the jest. As dram, it is a bad vehicular curve or potentially dangerous curve since the houses will visually obstruct a good traffic flag. Golf tee and 15th Green are a poor hole as drawn. Mr. Van Housen commented on this letter and further clarified his recommendations. Mr. McLean read a letter from Gecrge Ootwald, dated October llth, in which he reviewed his on -site inspection, and offered certain facts for consideration. The letter noted U. S. Lakes was in agreement with the code regarding residential lots, streets, safety, utilities and drainage. There was general discussion concerning sewer and lateral and pump house positions with Mr. Bill Meyer. Mr. Hill asked if it has been fully established that the green areas be dedicated as park area. Mr. Busch said yes, as applying toward it - to keep the open space feel in the locality.