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1 Planning Commission <br /> 2 May 17, 1994 <br /> 3 Page 8 <br /> 4 <br /> 5 Commissioner Bergstrom stated he is generally cautious about changing zoning, but it might be a <br /> 6 better use in this instance. Commissioner Thompson stated he was in favor of the rezoning. <br /> 7 Conunissioner Franzese stated that looking at the unusual dimensions, R3 was a much better use <br /> 8 of the land. Commissioner Horst stated he had seen the property,and would consider R2 rather than <br /> 9 R3 zoning. Horst stated one concern is that it may be difficult to get out of the drive, and the drive <br /> 10 would be hard to find unless the road was improved. <br /> 11 <br /> 12 Commissioner Chris Makowske returned at this time. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 Miscellaneous <br /> 15 <br /> 16 Interim City Manager Hamer stated that regarding the 37th Avenue (Stop N Go) issue, the owner <br /> 17 withdrew his request. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 Commissioner Bergstrom stated he had heard from Mr. Jake Cadwallader regarding signage. Hamer <br /> 20 stated that Mr. Cadwallader doesn't have to remove the frame. Hamer indicated he has been dealing <br /> 21 with this property's temporary-sign since the business opened. The sign is nonconforming, and the <br /> 22 owner has had several letters from the City regarding this. The owner does not have a permit for the <br /> 23 sign. Hamer stated he has written the owner four letters in two years. Bergstrom asked about a <br /> 24 historical grace period. Hamer stated that the owner has indicated he will comply but never does. <br /> 25 The owner has not removed the temporary sign and Hamer said he is about ready to issue-a citation. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Commissioner Thompson stated he had read about the financial problems of Apache Plaza. Hamer <br /> 28 indicated he understands that Cub's, lawyers and Apache's, lawyers are meeting, NewMarket is <br /> 29 leaving,and there will possibly be a Knox lumber on the north side of the mall. This will probably <br /> 30 be.settled by October. Hamer stated the Cub store could be an 85,000 square foot store. <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Commissioner Makowske indicated he had attended.the last Economic Development/Redevelopment <br /> 33 meeting. The Task Force has prioritized undeveloped and underdeveloped lots and is discussing <br /> 34 proposed uses. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 Motion by Franzese, second by Makowske to adjourn the meeting at 10:17 P.M. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 <br /> 41 Respectfully submitted, <br /> 42 <br /> 43 <br /> 44 Lois J. Bjelke . <br /> 45 Secretary <br />