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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000047_pg168June 26, 1978 Page 6 Charles Mechtel, 5533 St. Michael Street stated that his property adjoins to the proposed development and expressed concern that the houses would be facing different directions and not be in conformity, and asked how much the grading would be changed. Mr. Eigenheer replied that it would be 4 to 1, or somewhat less. He added that they will be trying to save the trees. Mr. Mechtel stated that Dailey Homes had done a very poor grading job and that he did not want to see it happen again. Councilmember Baumgartner asked if they had received permission from the St. Paul Water Works to put the driveway on Lot 10 over their system. Mr. Olson replied that they had. Councilmember Baumgartnerstated if Lot 3 was brought up to code, he was still concerned with the variance for the road, since a 60° road was required and only a 50' road planned. Councilmember Rowley stated that she had a problem with the variances and even if they were eliminated, there were several drainage problems that would have to be taken care of. Councilmember Ziebarth stated he agreed with the problems mentioned. Councilmember Hodges stated that he also agreed. Mrs. Kurl of St. Michael Street asked if the property was going to be rezoned and expressed concern with adding more rental property. Mayor Pickar replied that the land had not been rezoned yet. Mr. Eigenheer added that only five lots would be rezoned, and that those lots were on County Road I, with apartments and a store across from them. Gien Westerheim, 2286 Bronson stated that at one time there was an alley between Lambert and Bronson, which now seems to be lost, and asked the Council to make sure that it didn't happen again. Kathy Roth, 5108 Sunnyside stated she would like to see the City solve the existing water problems before they approve developments and cause more problems. Mr. McCarty asked who the cost of the improvements would go to if the road is put through to the east. Attorney Meyers replied that it would be assessed to the benefitted properties. MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to continue the hearing until 8:15 PM on July 10, 1978, to follow the hearing on Project 1978 -5; that the variances on Block 1, Lot 3 and Block 1, Lot 12 and the road easement be removed from the preliminary plat. 5 ayes Attorney Meyers stated that the hearing was for both preliminary plat approval and rezoning and another notice would not be sent out. Mayor Pickar recessed the public hearing and opened the next public hearing. KARLEN'S ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONING MSP (Rowley- Pickar) to continue the hearing to 8:20 PM on July 24, 1978, pending the outcome of Project 1978 -6. 5 ayes