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1 1 4� August 7, 1979 v J the properties covered by the special use permit situation. He also felt that the maps, developments and records addressed in the discussion of the area probably did not reflect all the materisl handled during those years, and there was so much variation in these that the Council should address the issue from the standpoint of what should be done now in terms of the total area -- what should be done with it and what it should look like and so forth. This also should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. looking at the whole picture rather than handling it piecemeal. Mr. Zelinka out that these properties should be handled with ethical fairmess, and that, for example, Feedrite had no idea that they had to start construction within a few nonths and complete it within 3 years, or the property would revert to its original zoning. He felt they should definately be notified and that there would be a lot of hardshop as a result. He pointed out that if the developer - homeowner situation could be resolved amicably. the City could have some time to reword the ordinances to reflect what they intended to say, and also so that they are relatively easily understood. Mr. DeNuccio had some further questions on the special use permits and how they were used now; Mayor Karth indicated that they had been appropriate at the time under Ordinance No. 6, although a rezone would be used for the function today. Mr. Benson felt that the motion by restated and that issue decided before the homeowners and developer tried to resolve the issue; Mayor Karth indicated more consideration and input was necessary before that issue could be acted upon by the Council in view of the properties ffected. Mr. Schneider added that it was necessary to determine to whom did it apply and the interpretation to be given it. A homeowner in the audience, speaking for himself, said that he had bought his pro- perty with the understanding that the area was zoned for single family residences. and that as a neighborhood they would welcome further single family development, that is, a development consistant with the already existing neighborhood. He felt that nothing further should be done with the land until the long range Comprehensive Plan for the area was com- pleted; and that a thoughtful, planned development of the community was necessary. The quads would have a deninate impact on the lifestyle of the residents. Mr. Schneider moved to set a special Council meeting for Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. for the disposition of the question of the special use permits. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion declared passed. The Council should be ready at that time to make a motion on the issue and pass it. Mr. Blackbird was asked if he had a presentation ready, but replied that aside from the geustion of the special use permits he had been advised not to speak, and had no presentation to make. He felt the special use permits still applied to thearea, and the seller of the single family homes had been at fault. Mr. DeNuccio raised a question of how a buyer would become aware of the zoning in an area. There was some further discussion on this, and Mr. Locher said that at that time the St. Paul Poineer Press had mentioned townhouses along with aswimming pool, etc. Mr. Zelinka said that apparently the buyers had been either deliberately, accidently, or through misunderstanding been misled becasue they were of the opinion that this areas was dedicated to single family residences, and yet as the records showed, the last offical action was of the opinion that it was dedicated by special use permit to miltifamily dwellings=. Dave Cody, resident, indicated that according to the Ordinance it would no longer have neen multifamily dwellings. However, it was felt this was open to interpretation. There was further discussion initiated by Mr. DeNuccio on where zoning records appear; this was clarified.