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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • May 16, 1995 Page 14 1 Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes explained the request for the subdivision of property 2 and the platting of 2926, 2930, 2938 and 3004 Old Highway 8. These properties were originally 3 known as the Mako Inc./Olson properties and the residential structure were converted to rental 4 units after the area was rezoned R-2. 5 Moore-Sykes indicated staff recommends the approval of the subdivision of property and the 6 replatting of this parcel, which will update the legal description and create a single parcel of land 7 for the proposed construction of the townhome project. 8 Commissioner Horst inquired as to the location of the current streets and alleys. Mr. Gregory 9 indicated the locations using the maps and diagrams. He noted the alley would be blocked at the 10 corner, but landscaped and kept available for emergency vehicles. 11 Mr. Gregory indicated the easement stops at the alley, they would like to keep the remainder of 12 the alley open for the residents, so they would have access to their properties. 13 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired as to parking. Mr. Mazzara indicated guest parking and 14 noted, the width of the street is 68 feet from curb to curb. Mr. Roger Braun, 3000 Rankin Road, indicated his property is north of the edge of the property 16 and he has an easement to the alley, or Lot 13 as noted. He indicated his access would be cut off 17 if the alley was landscaped at the corner. 18 Chair Bergstrom inquired if his lot was the only one impacted by the landscaping. Mr. Braun 19 indicated his lot would be the only one that would be prevented access, unless he backed up 20 approximately 100 feet to Croft Drive from his garage. 21 Chair Bergstrom inquired if the landscaping would be an infringement onto Mr. Braun's 22 easement. Mr. Braun believed the landscaping would be an infringement of his easement. 23 Mr. Jerome Grummier, indicated he felt the project was a very good project and he encouraged 24 the developer to stay with the proposed plan and block off the alley to prevent drive through. He 25 also suggested to prohibit truck use on the alley. 26 Ms. Vandarsrobik also supported the block off in the alley,this would prevent racing in the alley. 27 Mr. Gregory indicated if the alley remained open, the marketability would be limited for the end 28 townhome. He indicated he would work with Mr. Braun to resolve the issue. 29 Mr. Chuck Makowske, 3005 Croft Drive, indicated Lot 13 (alley) is owned by Mako and ep easements were given to the residents. He pointed the boundaries of Lot 13 on the diagrams. 31 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 10:06 P.M.