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h Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 15,2005 Page 6 1 the house is currently located in the north corner of the lot. 2 3 Commissioner Jensen noted that the Hennepin County Map is not adding up to the total area of 4 land in discussion. He stated that it appears, from an area point of view, that they do have more 5 than enough space. He suggested confirming all of the areas on the map noting that they would 6 have to do a formal survey. Ms. Moore-Sykes agreed adding that they currently do not have a 7 survey on file. 8 9 Commissioner Jensen noted that on the map there is a house that is located on one of the interior 10 pieces with no access to roadways and asked if this is accurate. Mr. Walek confinned that there 11 is only one house on the lot and is located on the street side. 12 13 Commissioner Jensen stated that the house is far enough north adding that it would depend on 14 how the code deals with restrictions. He clarified that the house must be at least 30 to 35-feet 15 from the street adding that there is a possibility that the second structure could exist deeper on the 16 lot. Ms. Moore-Sykes confirmed that they would have to be 30-feet back and the look of the 17 house should be basically in line with the other homes down the street. 18 19 Commissioner Galyon asked if they are considering it as potential rental income or as a `for sale' 20 property. Mr. Walek explained that he plans to build the new home,move into the new home 21 and tear down the current home, rebuild and sell the second home upon completion. 22 23 9.3 Lot South of Tires Plus—Proposed Drive-Through for Restaurant 24 25 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that she recently received a call from a realtor who has a client 26 interested in locating a Dairy Queen Restaurant on the lot south of the new Tires Plus. She 27 explained that they are interested in having a drive-through window for customer convenience 28 adding that she has advised the realtor about the City's restrictions on drive-through facilities. 29 She stated that the realtor has indicated a willingness to discuss the project with the Planning 30 Commission. She noted that she has not received any further inquiries and the realtor is not 31 present this evening to discuss this request. 32 33 Vice Chair Hanson stated that there are several Dairy Queens located throughout the area and 34 questioned whether a Dairy Queen at this location would comply with Dairy Queen's 35 requirements for franchise locations. 36 37 X. PUBLIC INPUT 38 39 NONE 40 41 XI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION. 42 11.1 Update on City Redevelopment Projects and 2005 Strategic Plans and Goals 43 44 Ms. Moore-Sykes provided the Commission with the following updates: