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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000048_pg275October 10, 1978 MSP ( Pickar- Baumgartner) to adopt Resolution #939 as presented. Page 5 4 ayes Ron O'Connell asked if the proposed road would still be going through his fathers property. Attorney Meyers replied that it would not and that he would be contact- ing Mr. O'Connell to tell him about it. Mayor Pickar closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. REZONING 2515 COUNTY ROAD I TO R -2 - PUBLIC HEARING Steven Garke stated that he had lived in the area for five years and it has been strictly a single family area and he would like it kept that way, and that he ob- jected to the rezoning as he was afraid if the one lot was rezoned, other lots in the area would follow suit. Willard Graham, owner of the property, explained that it faces County Road I and is across the street from an apartment building and next door to a double bungelow. He added that he did not feel a new, attractive building would be out of place along County Road I. He added that the property has a very costly sewer and water entry and that the total cost would be too high for a single family home. Mayor Pickar pointed out that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the rezoning. Ernie Gustafson, 2525 County Road I stated he has 250' of property, which abuts Mr. Graham's property, and that he does not object to the rezoning, nor do the Staples or the people on the other side, in the double bungelow. Frank Veno, 7700 Long Lake Road stated that he owns seven acres by the property and that he also feels that the cost of sewer and water would be too high for a single family home and that a double bungelow was the only route to go. Mayor Pickar asked about the recommendation from the Staff to move the dwelling 21' to the east. Administrator Achen explained that that was done to allow a road easement, since some residents of the area had indicated they might request a road sometime in the future. Mr. Graham stated that a 30' dedication will be given to the City for the future road and that the dedication could be made now. MSP (Baumgartner - Rowley) that the Council grant the rezoning request of Willard B. Graham, 2515 County Road I, to rezone from R -1 to R -2 as recommended by the Planning Commission and that a 30' easement be granted to the City on the western boundry of the property. 4 ayes Administrator Achen recommended that the Council also take action to authorize a development agreement. Councilmember Rowley asked if the terms of the development agreement had been discussed with Mr. Graham. Mr. Graham replied that they had been. MSP (Rowley- Hodges) to authorize a development agreement to be entered into, to include sodding, paving, concrete sidewalks, plantings, drainage to County Road I and a $1,000 bond or escrow. 4 ayes