HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000043_pg033February 14, 1977 ' Page 3
Jm. J. O'Connell , 7409 Knollwood Drive, stated that there is a two
block stretch on Knollwood where there are not any street lights.
During the last year there have been four or five breakins. Mr.
O'Connell presented a petition to the Council for additional street
lighting.
Mayor Pickar stated that this area is quite dark.
MSP (Pickar - Baumgartner) that the City Engineer determine the exact
placement of a street light, or lights, to be placed on Knollwood Drive.
Administrator Achen stated that there were a number of areas like this
in the City and the Council may want to set up a policy on how to
establish conditions. There is also a problem with having the people
that signed the petition object to having the light in their yard,
even though they want the light. Administrator Achen suggested that
the Staff check with the property owner where the light will be placed
to be sure they don't object. 4 ayes
At 8:10 p. rim. , Mayor Pickar called to order the public hearing on
JAMES B. JACKSON REQUEST TO REZONE 2935 N.E. HIGHWAY 10 TO 13-2, GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Mr. Jackson stated that he was requesting a rezoning from residential
to 3 -2 so he could put an office building on the property.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he was not present at this
Planning Commission meeting since it was held during Ir. Shelquists
term. He then reviewed the case history of this item.
Mayor Pickar stated that he would have to be convinced of a justification
for rezoning before he would go against the Planning Commission and
Comprehensive Plan recommendation.
Mr. Jackson stated that he was paying very high taxes on this property.
The lot would cost too much for a residential lot.
Mrs. Robert Chestek, 8101 Spring Lake Road, asked how this proposal
would affect the selling of her property once Knollwood Drive is
extended. Mrs. Chestek stated that she has adjoining property to
Mr. Jackson.
Administrator Achen drew a map of the area showing the suggestion
for extending Knollwood which was included in the feasibility study
prepared in 1375.
Don A. Gross, 35CO Groveland, asked when Knollwood would be extended.
Mayor Pickar stated that there are no plans at the present time.
Administrator Achen explained that the feasibility study was made at
the time that a subdivision was applied for at Arden Avenue. This
was done so the City knew the hest way to subdivide the property
without closing off other property. The Council decided not to extend
Knollwood until the property owners »ere willing to circulate a petition.