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Planning and Zoning January 21, /981 ire Two Mr. Schumacher reminded the Board of the requirements that had been set forth by the City Planner. Mr. Acton pointed out that he has no plans to develop this land, he is askin for the rezone for the purpose of allowing the construction of bill boards on the property. Mr. Schumacher reported that he had taked to the person at the MNDOT who is concerned with sign permits for bill boards and was told that if the property is being rezoned specifically for the purpose of constructing bill boards, the State would not issue permits. Mr. Schumacher had investigated the possibility of a variance for the construction of the bill boards and this is not allowed. Mr. Schumacher said the only action would be to consider this rezoning request as outlined by Mr. Short. Mr. Acton said that he had talked to someone at the State and had been in- formed that there are rules against strip zoning along a freeway for the purpose of installing bill board. He felt confident that in this case, if the entire parcel was rezoned, there would be no problems - the area to the West is zoned commercial as is the land East of the freeway. He said he has no plans for the development of this land, will probably hold until sewers are available and then sell. He pointed out that in the Comprehensiv n, this area is suggested for Industrial zoning. Mr. Bae7hke said he could understand Mr. Acton's position but he reminded him that this Board is responsible for good planning and all requiremnts for the rezone is correct before forwarding a recommendation to the Council. In the absence of the items suggested by Mr. Short, there is no way to consider this rezone application. There was some discusion on the time table for approval of the Comprehensive Plan and some possible requirements that could be imposed by Metropolitan Council. Mr. Prokop moved to recommend to the Council this rezone application be considered in that i7 is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan dated May 1980. Seconded by Mr. Heath. Mr. Doocy asked if just this parcel of land is being considered and was told yes. Mr. Schumacher asked if any of the Planner's recommendations would be part of the conditions for rezoning and Mr. Prokop felt this should be rezoned first. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Brian Barrot had applied for a variance to the moratorium that does not allow the splitting of lands by metes and bounds. He is asking to transfer title of a parcel of land of 2L.Aasres on Birch St. Mr. Barrot has purchased one of the homes in the County"Park property to move onto this parcel of land. Kluegel reported the house had been thoroughly checked in 1978 and the plumbing and electircal service is up to code. There was some discussion on the ordinace creating the moratorium and the