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Mounds View Planning Commission September 7, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Two "'City Planner Herman reported she had checked with the 6 . Consideration building inspector, who clarified the requirements for of Resolution surfacing. She reported gravel is acceptable and No. 235-88 referred to various sections of the Code which address For Conditional this issue. Use Permit Request .-for Motion/Second: Miller/Zollner to adopt Resolution Steve Leguil, No. 235-88 , recommending approval of a conditional 8024 Woodlawn use permit request by Steve Leguil to construct an Drive, Planning oversized garage at 8024 Woodlawn Drive, Planning Case Case No. No. 234-88 . 234-88 Mr. Leguil asked what the time limit is for the improve- ment to the driveway. City Planner Herman explained it is typically one year from the time of issuance of a building permit, and it could also be required as part of the conditional use permit. She stated, however, since there is an existing driveway, it would be considered to be in compliance and nothing further would be required. The Planning Commission discussed changing the requirements for improved surfaces when the Code is next updated. Mr. Leguil explained his existing driveway is a mixture of "'many different things and he is concerned that in the near future he would be told to improve it. City Planner Herman explained the building inspector has clarified gravel is acceptable, which is allowed by Code. She stated, though, that in doing an inspection of the garage, the building inspector might look at the mixture of the driveway and determine that it does need improvement. She stated she would discuss this with the inspector and get back to Mr. Leguil . Chairman Mountin explained the application would go on to the City Council, who would set a public hearing. She stated that if there are no problems, it should be approved the second Monday in October, after the public hearing. City Planner Herman reported the owner of the property 7 . Staff Report at 7980 Crove.land Road had tried at one time to get that piece of property rezoned for a barber shop, and was denied by the Planning Commission. She stated the owner has contacted her and is again interested in pursuing the rezoning. There was discussion among the Commissioners of their plans for this area. City Planner Herman stated the Comp Plan for be clear, and the Planning Commission should decide now just what they want to do there and see that the Comp Plan reads accordingly.