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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 17, 1999 Page 4 1 Horst reviewed what Mr. Mathern had stated, but was concerned about the operation of the 2 Associations. Mr. Mathern felt the Associations were responsible and well organized. 3 4 In short, Mr. Mathern felt that the proposed townhome project is important to the community, 5 particularly because the townhomes are one level and they would accommodate residents who 6 wish to stay in the community. It would also alleviate any concerns the City had about the 7 disrepair of the current asphalt in place. 8 Bergstrom thanked Mr. Mathern for his presentation. 9 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. and asked for discussion from the Com- 10 missioners. 11 Tillman asked for clarification about the conditional use of the property. Bergstrom stated that 12 the property is zoned as an R-4, but the request from Mendota Homes provides the Commission 13 an opportunity to impose conditions upon the property. 14 Tillman was concerned about access to the property for the fire department or emergency staff. 15 Bergstrom stated that the Fire Chief would need to be consulted for clarification. 0 Horst clarified that he felt there was value to the proposed project, but is concerned about the 17 justification for variances. 18 Bergstrom felt that the significant issue at hand was the rear and/or side yard setback variances. 19 Horst expressed that he felt more comfortable in finding a way to justify a variance as opposed to 20 changing the style of the townhome only for the St. Anthony side. 21 Bergstrom mentioned that the lot is an odd shape, and to compound the problem, there is a city 22 and county boundary on one side of the lot. That boundary would intimidate some developers 23 from attempting any project. Bergstrom reminded the Commission that the lot is currently in 24 disrepair due to the condition of the asphalt. 25 Stille agreed with Mr. Bergstrom and stated that there is more projected green space on the St. 26 Anthony side as opposed to the Roseville side. He mentioned that City Attorney William Soth 27 had alluded to the fact that the transaction would be difficult, but could be accomplished. 28 Motion by Bergstrom, second by Horst that the Planning Commission recommend approval of 29 the Mendota Homes proposal, including the Conditional Use Permit allowing an R-3 use in an R- 30 4 district with the following conditions: 1. The land to be subdivided would include two lots in St. Anthony in Hennepin County, 0 and 10 lots in Roseville in Ramsey County. 33 2. The developer would be required to provide a preliminary plat with sewer, water, ease-