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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • October 15, 1996 Page 3 1 Mr.Bona, owner of the property at 2801 Kenzie Terrace, stated he was present this evening to 2 introduce the builder to the Planning Commission. He stated he felt the specific pattern of the 3 development was good for his business and also for the neighborhood. He submitted a letter to 4 the Planning Commission which contained signatures of adjacent and very close neighbors in 5 support of the project. 6 Commissioner Franzese asked if there was a reason Mr. Bona'was using the same footprint for 7 rebuilding. 8 Mr. Bona stated he was dealing with an area that was illogical and hard to put to good use. The 9 positive side is the development is creating a building that will flow with Kenzie Terrace rather 10 than jut out to a point. 11 Mark Murlowske,Helair Builders, stated his company had tried to do their best for Roger Bona 12 and the City of St. Anthony. The placement of the building as it exists currently has worked well 13 for quite some time. The hardship in this development is that this is a comer lot with three street 14 frontages. He stated if the development tried to attain a 20 foot setback on the west side it would 15 interrupt the traffic flow and could cause a patential safety hazard. 06 Chair Bergstrom asked if the parking on the site will change. - 17 Mr.Murlowske stated the parking on the site will actually improve with the new site plan. The 18 arrangement will encourage people to park on the site. 19 Chair Bergstrom asked if the resident directly to the west of the site had signed the letter Mr. 20 Bona had submitted. Mr.Bona stated he had. 21 Mr. Murlowske stated the previous proposal which attempted to save the building and rework the 22 lot attributed to the building having to be higher. The current proposal will have a larger footprint 23 and will allow the building height to be reduced from 27 feet to 16 to 18 feet. This will be better 24 for the neighborhood. .He explained the exterior.of the building will match the existing exterior 25 and will contain stucco, wood and brick. 26 Paul Archambault,2716 Pahl Avenue N.E., stated he had resided at this address for over 16 years 27 and had spoken in behalf of Mr.Bona at the time of his last renovation and addition. He stated 28 Mr. Bona is a thoughtful business owner who does a good job of addressing the aesthetics of a 29 service station so close to residents. Mr.Bona is conscientious about his business hours and does 30 not interfere with the residential area. Mr. Archambault stated he had spoken with many of the 31 neighbors in the area and they feel this is a great improvement over the old meat market building 32 the way it stands now. He commended Mr. Bona for spending private money to upgrade the •33 corner. He felt the Planning Commission should work with Mr. Bona and allow the variance. 34 Mr. John Jadinak, 2805-27th Avenue N.E., stated he was in favor of the proposal.