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! -2- After asking for further discussion and finding none the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Because no motion was made the Chairman set the May 17, 1966 meeting as the time to discuss this rezoning further. 5. Ordinance Variations None 6. Zoning Variations. Mr. George Johnson, (Realtor) representing Cliff Moser, presented a request for a change of zoning from light industrial to multiple dwelling on that part of lots 17, 18, 19 lying East of Chandler Drive 81 . 11 , Mounds View Acres, approimately 3819 - 39 Chandler Dr. N.E. Board members, Englund and Miedtke displayed interest in examining all the light industrial zoning in that area. Dr. Emond displayed disfavor of any more rezoning for apartments in St. Anthony Village. The Board feels rezoning of this Parcel would change the complexion of the whole light industrial area. Upon motion by Englund, seconded by Kronk, it was moved to recommend the Council to deny the request for rezoning and not to hold a public hearing. • The motion carried unanimously. 7. (A) The final plans for the 36 unit apartment building at 3811 Macalaster Drive were discussed considering the elevation changes Mr. Johnson requested Whereas lowering the grade behind the building would fully expose the back apartments with recessed patios under the balconies to provide the basement apartments with more light. (The Building Inspector, Shaughnessy, required more light and ventilation in all of the lower apartments to meet code.) Upon motion by Mesenbring, seconded by Kronk, it was moved to recommend to the Council to approve the proposed elevation changes. The motion carried unanimously. (B) Chairman Howitz opened the discussion of the Boards feeling regarding Federal 701 grants for a comprehensive plan or an alternate solution. Mr. Katterheinrich and Mr. Miektke displayed their feelings against Federal Funds and Controls. Most of the Board felt where ever possible Federal controls should be eliminated. The following methods of examining and solving planning prob- lems were discussed: 1 . Village Citizens participating in community studies with suggested solutions, all under Planning Board supervision. 2. Special Planning Board groups set up with a professional Planner as a consultant. 3. Retain a Planning firm only to handle the most difficult and pressing problems. 4. Retain a Planning firm for a comprehensive plan to be paid for completely by Village monies.