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MEMORANDUM DATE: October 16, 1996 TO: Michael Mornson, City Manager FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant ITEM- Summary of 10/15/96 Planning Commission Meeting 1. Designated Planning Commission Representative. George Thompson. 2. Public Hearings. a. 96-17 Unocal Side Yard Variance Request. Recommended for approval, 5- 0-1. Chris Makowski abstained due to possible conflict of interest. Roger Bona and Mark Murlowski of Bel Aire Builders presented their plans for the old meat -market building. Mr. Murlowski indicated that they want to demolish the building and reconstruct another in the same footprint with an additional 20 feet added to the north. They will not be building a two-story building as previously discussed with Staff. They feel that the new building will enhance the redevelopment efforts of the City, make the area more attractive, and will met Roger's need's for his business. There were several people at the meeting in favor of the project and Mr. Bona presented the City with a petition signed by all the neighbors to the west of his &operty. b. 96-16 Ha*ark Side Yard Variance Request; 2914-36th Ave. T�M. Recommended for approval, 5-1. Commissioner Franzese felt that while she liked the project �nd it had neighborhood support, she was concerned that when Hennepin County decides to widen Silver Lake Road;the City will be.forced to compensate residents that have received variances for residential improvements along Silver Lake Road. Staff Comments. a.. November Public Hearings. Staff advised the Commissioners of the upcoming public hearings. Moore-Sykes reported on discussions the City has had with a VFW post from Minneapolis about the possibility of purchasing the old Pizza Hut building for a members-only post. They intend to have charitable gambling and 3.2 beer on-sale.