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Minutes for the Planning Commission March 22, 2000 - Page 2 Julie Jeffery -Schwartz, appraiser for Lakestate Realty, stated the property proposed to be removed from the 2020 Urban Development Area would greatly reduce the value of the property because it would no longer be in the MUSA. She stated lake front parcels are a valuable tax base and would be a greater benefit to the City should it be developed. Also of concern was the City's Right of First Refusal to purchase the Bernin property since removing it from the service area would decrease its value, making it more attainable by the City. Ms. Jeffrey -Schwartz warned of possible legal ramifications should value be taken away from the property owners. Puleo, 6375 165th St. N., stated he had participated in an extensive Southwest Oneka Lake Stomwater Management Study with the understanding that Bernin and Riopel had no intention of developing the property and cleaning out the ditch, which would remove a large portion of the property from the flood plain. Bev Aplikowski stated she had requested her property be brought into the MUSA and was asked to participate in the ditch study which she did, feeling she would then be allowed to develop her property once the ditch was cleaned. Mike Riopel, 6421 165th St. N., stated he had no intention of developing now but wanted to continue to farm his property without possible complaints from future homeowners should the neighboring property be developed. Council Member Barnes felt the Metropolitan Council may recognize the stomwater plan and ditch project as being necessary for the orderly progression of land development, and may consider including all properties in separate phases. Schumann closed the public hearing. Kellison made motion, Peltier seconded, to table consideration of the 2020 Urban Development Area change to allow staff time to consider legal ramifications and speak to the Metropolitan Council. All AYES. Motion carried. Kellison made motion, McRoberts seconded, to recommend approval of amending the City's Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan to reflect the City's intent to use the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services' trunk sewer main, which is to be constructed along Elmcrest Avenue and 145, St. All AYES. Motion carried. Zoning Code Amendment (Wagner Greenhouses) The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Wagner Greenhouses, 6024 Penn Avenue South, for a Zoning Code Amendment to allow wholesale plant nurseries in the General Business District. This would allow for the continued use and possible expansion of their business located at 4860 Frenchman Road. Staff recommended that the amendment be denied, as it is not in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Puleo read the public notice and opened the meeting for comment but there was none. Planning Commission Member Puleo stated he would participate in the disucssion but abstain from voting, since he operated a similar business.