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Mounds View Planning Commission January 24, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Randy Heltzer, 8180 Eastwood Road, stated he received a letter from the Church indicating they want to put some of this property back on the tax role. He stated the City would lose ten feet of road frontage to the Church. He indicated the reason is not to save the trees, but for the future easement along the tree line. Chair Stevenson asked Director Ericson if the tax issue should be addressed. Director Ericson replied there are legal issues that preclude the City from taking into consideration the loss of tax value as a reason for denial of the resolution. Chair Stevenson asked about the current tax situation with 8184 Eastwood and the Church property. Director Ericson replied, for tax exempt, the paperwork must be in place by June 30 of the previous year for the following year to be tax exempt. He stated the property is currently taxed. Mr. Bob Sherry, 8160 Eastwood Road, commented the frontage on Eastwood that does not conform to code would set precedence. He stated he did not believe a potential buyer for Parcel B would be in favor of an apartment complex next to their property. He stated he would like to see the current proposal rejected or tabled until a new proposal for a minor subdivision minus the staff portion of the lot is submitted. Mr. Jim Sikorski, 8340 Sunnyside Road, emphasized that he believed the reason for the subdivision was so the Church could combine a piece of property they could later sell as one parcel. He stated the intention of the Church is to develop a 32 unit development, which is something the neighborhood does not want or need. Mr. Ken Fletcher, 8330 Sunnyside Road, stated he agreed the ten feet is for more than saving the trees. He indicated that if this is approved and recognized as a tacit approval of what would surely follow, it needs to be noted in the minutes, that it in no way forces the Planning Commission to approve the second part of this. Mr. Fletcher indicated the Abiding Savior Lutheran Church is not well thought of in the neighborhood. Chair Stevenson thanked Mr. Fletcher for his comments and replied there is no reason the Planning Commission could not put forth, beyond the approval or denial that this is not an endorsement for the development. Commissioner Meehlhause stated this resolution must be considered on the basis of what is presented and not on what future plans might be. Chair Stevenson replied that was true, however, he believes the statement could be made to go along with the resolution. Commissioner Gunn stated this goes back to viewing it as the separate item discussed before and what everyone should concentrate on is the application to rezone the area. She stated this is what