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/ 1 -2- r. Irving Walbon presented a plan for the remodeling of his building at ZM32 42 Highway #8. Mayor O'Connor invited those neighbors present to examine the plan. Mr. Irving Walbon explained in detail his proposed development of the area around the building and how he proposed to remodel the existing building. Mr. Bowerman, 3129 Croft Drive presented a petition to the Council protesting the favorable recommendation of the Planning Board for the remodel- ing of the Walbon building. Mr. Bowerman asked if a hearing was to be held on the proposal and stated that if a hearing was to be given the adjacent property owners, he would withdraw the petition. Mr. Haik, Village Attorney stated that the owner was allowed to maintain the structure. He felt the changing of doors etc. would constitute an enlargement, but that it was a fact question that would have to be determined by a court. Mr. Olson, Village engineer, stated that he had staked the area that was described as non-conform ing use and that the area did not include the approximate westerly twenty five feet as shown in the proposal. The Village Manager was directed to compare the described area of record with the proposal and report the findings to the Council at the next meeting. Mr. Howita stated that he felt that the owners were making an honest effort to improve the property. Mayor O'Connor stated that the owners of adjacent property were to be notified of any changes in the Walbon property. Mr. Levander, attorney, stated that he felt the owner was not attempting to develop the property beyond the described limits on file. Councilman Bailey and Councilman Sorenson expressed the opinion that the remod- eling of the building would improve the looks of the area. Councilman Dougherty felt the proposed work would be an improvement but that the area included in . the proposal should not exceed the nonconforming use area as designeted. He felt the area not included should be closed off and sodded with proper plant- ings to provide screening from adjoining property. Councilman Bailey asked Mr. Walbon if he would be willing to place a barrier separating the two areas and Mr. Walbon replied that he would be willing. Councilman Springer suggested that an information meeting be held that would not be part of a Council session. He stated that if a vote were taken he would approve the proposal at this time. Councilman Sorenson moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the Planning Board be directed to hold an informal meeting in order to give the neighbors an opportunity to be heard and that the Council consider the matter at its next regular meeting on August 23, 1966. Motion Carried. Afer considerable discussion, Councilman Springer moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the request of Empire Sales Company Incorporated to increase their proposal to build a 36 unit apartment at 3817 Macalaster Drive by six (6) units be approved subject to conformation to the building Ordinance as to number of units allowable on a given area and also subject to a 20' easement for future storm sewer construction that would be located in an easterly direction along the Soo Line R.R. R/W from a point of intersection with the drainage line under the R/W of the Soo Line R.R. that bisects the proposed parking area, and also that the property owner maintains the area to be combined with lots 3,4 and identified as the S11 of lotl , Block 10, Mounds View Acres, 2nd Addition. Motion Carried. .�-Wes Robertson presented a plan for a 13 unit garage addition to Highcrest Manor Apartments. The units to be located 30' north of the present garage units along 37th Avenue N.E. After discussion, Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the proposed 13 unit garage addition to Highcrest Manor Apartments be approved.