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Minutes for the Planning Commission Octobert 27, 1999 - Page 2 Puleo opened the meeting for public comment. Dennis Todd, 5205 165th St. N., stated he was not in favor of the feeder road that was proposed to be constructed through his back yard. He felt road issues should be considered prior to subdividing. Diane Pooler, 16275 Elmcrest Ave. N., asked the Planning Commission to consider the impact new development in the area would have on Elmcrest Avenue. Arnie Triemert, 15220 Everton Ave. N., was concerned about the potential increase in traffic on Everton and opposed to paying for road improvements. John Udstuen, 15190 Everton Ave. N., felt Everton Ave. would generate too many cars and should not be allowed to run through a residential area. Jim Leroux, 4360 165th St. N., stated the properties had been sited for MUSA expansion since the 1970's, and felt the rezoning was logical and development forthcoming. Leroy Peltier, 15257 Everton Ave. N., was opposed to the current residents of Everton Avenue paying hefty assessments for road improvements due to development. Jerry Neezer, 15815 Elmcrest Ave. N., stated he lived there and farmed the land for 33 years, and he should be allowed to retire and benefit from his investment in his property. It was stated that the roads should not be an issue at this time, since the applications were for rezoning and not for the subdivision of land. Kellison made motion, Kleissler seconded, to recommend approval of rezoning the Neeser property, 15815 Elmcrest Ave. N., from Agricultural to Urban Residential. Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Puleo Nay: Peterson Motion carried. Kellison made motion, Kleissler seconded, to recommend approval of rezoning the Peltier property, 15367 Everton Ave. N., from Agricultural to Urban Residential. Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Puleo Nay: Peterson Motion carried. Rezone (McElmury) The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Robert T. McElmury, 1923 Stillwater St., White Bear Lake, to rezone approximately 0.65 acres of property, located at 4444 129th Street N., from Urban Residential to Residential Service. Mr. McElmury is owner and operator of Bobber's Boats and Bait at this location, which is on the northwest side of Bald Eagle Lake and is subject to a Conditional Use Permit issued on May 3, 1993, allowing the operation of a commercial marina and bait store on the property. Mr. McElmury last applied to rezone the property in 1996 and was denied. Being a neighbor of Bobbers's Boats and Bait, Kellison excused himself from the Planning Commission. Puleo opened the public hearing. Mr. McElmury stated he had been in business for several years, operating under a Conditional Use Permit, which he would like to amend to allow him to expand his summer operation by adding more pontoons, and to operate in the winter for fish house rental. He felt it was a recreational area and that his business serves many Hugo residents.