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1 1 1 Mr. Locher explained that Mr. Eooff has a tool and die shop and a plastics moulding business in Minnetonka and could start construction on the building immediately; the Council could go 'ahead without the legal. Mr. L'Allier felt it we's poor business to proceed without the requirements being fully met. Mr. L'Allier stated that although he was not opposed to this particular tool and die shop, he was not in favor of permitting a blanket rezoning without all plans and legal descriptions as had been done in one previous case, and that we don't have any idea of what will go into that particular parcel. The Clerk read the letter from Mr. Van Housen regarding Mr. Ecoff's plan; the Mayor read the remarks by-Mr. Van Housen on the drawing itself. Mr. Van Housen wrote that they disapprove of any rezoning or construction until the requirements for consideration for rezoning under Ord. 21C are fully met; also that Mr. Eooff had not supplied the following information -- material for driveway, road width, landscape plan, topographical plan, drainage plan or setbacks. Mr. L'Allier stated that we could save the developer and ourselves a lot of time if we require that they get all these things in before the hearings are set; Mr. Locher stated that 21C states that these items must be in "prior to consideration." No one spoke either in opposition to or in favor of the proposal in the audience. Mr. L'Allier noted that the Planning & Zoning had recommended the rezoning of the 3 acres and to table the rest of the proposal. Mr. Lee Smith stepped forward to say that he had understood that Mr. Eooff would furnish all the required information, that his integrity was good, that they wished to start out small on the industrial park. Mr. Locher stated that notices would have to again be mailed to all surrounding land- owners if the matter were continued. Mr. L'Allier stated again that we should require this developer to go by the requirements of the ordinance if we expect the rest to. He suggested that the Clerk oontaet,Mr. Ecoff when he is back and tell him what is needed, and to reset the hearing for the next meeting or the second meeting in August. Mr. Smith asked if they could get the building permit sooner; Mr. Locher replied, "No." Mr. L'Allier asked Mr. Smith if Mr. Eeoff would come with plans on all 53 acres; Mr'. Smith stated they could not now know exactly what businesses would be interested in this park or just what size parcel each would need. Crystal Ahlman stated this would be impossible to do for an industrial park, but that if one building was constructed, it would entice more developers to come. They would have to come back with each building. Mr. L'Allier pointed out that Mr. Van Housen had suggested that these corners are the most valuable property in the Village and that they should require careful planning for the whole thing. After some discussion, Mr. Simith noted that they were against heavy industrial zoning but preferred light industrial zoning with related commercial businesses;, he felt that a fairly good general picture of the whole 53 acres could be ready in 2 weeks. Mr. L'Allier emphasized that a site plan for the overall development was needed. After further discussion, Mr. Bohjanen moved to continue the hearing until August loth at 8:30 p.m. Seconded'by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to tell Mr. Eooff what must be provided before that time.