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Planning & Zoning Board January 22, 2003 Page 10 Mr. Corson asked if they could have a building added to Parcel A, which was previously split. Mr. Grochala explained technically someone could start building on Parcel A, but the lot would need public road frontage. Mr. Corson asked if a developer would be willing to purchase Parcel A and once Parcel B and C were approved, Parcel A would revert back to Mr. Keefe and the developer could then take possession of Parcels B and C. Chair Schaps asked if things were tabled tonight and the PDO process was initiated tomorrow, the soonest this could get approved would be the end of February. Chair Schaps stated they would not get by the public notification process. However, he suggested Mr. Keefe look into the suggestion Mr. Corson made regarding selling Parcel A. He stated the P &Z Board wanted to approve this, but they could not forgo the public notification process. He suggested tabling this. Mr. Hyden stated he agreed with Chair Schaps and they needed the public notification process, even though he would personally like to recommend approval of this tonight. He stated the best thing would be the PDO process. Mr. Corson agreed with Chair Schaps and Mr. Hyden. He stated he was concerned about setting a precedent. He noted a denial would probably not do Mr. Keefe any good. Mr. Hyden noted he did not believe a denial would help Mr. Keefe with the City Council, but what they were doing tonight might send a strong message to his developer. He noted if the City Council denied the variance, the process would end. He stated he wanted to give a positive signal to give Mr. Keefe something to work with and take to the people he was dealing with. Mr. Keefe asked if they were in favor of the split, if it was a PDO process. Chair Schaps replied they were definitely in favor of this and they wanted this to happen, but they had to follow the City Ordinances and City Charter. Mr. Keefe asked what was the City's staff opinion. Mr. Grochala replied they were much more comfortable with the PDO process. He stated the road would still be a struggle, but there would be flexibility there. He stated there would still need to be some improvements to the private road, but they could work with applicant on this. Mr. Rafferty stated he wanted to send a positive reflection about this to the people Mr. Keefe was dealing with. Mr. Corson made a MOTION to table the Minor Subdivision and Variance to the February meeting, or to a time to be determined by staff. The motion was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 3 -0. DRAFT MINUTES • • •