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88 Planning and Zoning Board December 12, 1984 Page Four GROUP W CABLE - METES AND BOUNDS CONVEYANCE Jim Szurek represented Group W and introduced Mary Jane Thompson, who is replacing Steve Nierengarten of Group W. Mr. Szurek, showed proof of Mr. McDonald's signature as seller of the parcel of land Group W has contacted to purchase. Mr. Szurek also referred to a tine "triangle" of land, which if purchased would satisfy the requirement of frontage. He said that the land belongs to a trust and he had spoken to the trustees and had negotiated and agreed upon a price for the land and that he could purchase that tiny triangle_ piece imme- diately. Mr. McLean told Mr. Szurek that the triangle would be necessary to satisfy the frontage requirement, and that a public hearing and notification of the neighboring residents would also take place be- fore final approval. Mr. Szurek explained that with regard to screening, the area is very heavily wooded which would create a natural screen, and the building proposed is a 30' X 25' building, and that the area would be fenced. Mr. Prokop moved to recommend to Council approval of the application by Group W Cable, 737 E. River Road, Anoka, MN and Leslie McDonald as owner, dated December 7, 1984 for metes and bounds subdivision for ten acre parcel as described in application and also a triangula piece of land (which is required to satisfy frontage requirements) be included within the application. Approval is recommended subject to Group W showing evidence of obtaining ownership. Motion seconded by Mr. Goldade. Carried. Mrs. Klaus moved to recommend to Council approval of theCUP application by Group W Cable, 737 E. River Road, Anoka, MN and Leslie McDonald as owner, dated December 7, 1984, to construct one 150 foot antenna and two satellite dishes and one block building for cable TV trans - mission•purposes. The approval would be limited to a 30' X 25' block building, a 15' wide roadway with a small (2 -3 car) parking lot, antenna and dishes enclosed with a 6' chain link fence. This approval is contingent upon approval of the metes and bounds convey- ance application. Motion seconded by Mr. Ostlie. Carried. OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Klaus noted that the House of Praise has still not begun their construction which was - presented as a situtation which needed to be done immediately. Mr. Goldade and Mrs. Klaus reported on their attendance at the Annual Planning Seminar. Some of the items discussed included soil erosion as the number one pollutant, handicapped people being allowed to liv together in single family residences, and a checklist to be used by Board members in decision - making. The checklist will be copied and sent to members. Mr. McLean thanked the group as Chairman, for their effort .and dedi-