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14otion m de by Rosenquist, seconded by City Council, approval of the land division File No. 197(-111—SUBD, based on information Hugo Planning Commission May 20, 1976 Page 2 of 4 Peltier, to recommend to the as regvasted by Vernon DeZiel, on file. Voting for: Spitzer, Rosenquist, Peloquin and Peltier. Motion carried. Dean Johnson - Variance Dean Johnson, 5839 147th Street North, appeared on May 12, 1976 be- fore the Planning Commission with application for variance to build garage two feet from property line. Verbal permission has been granted from John Sadowski, adjacent property owner. Property presently zoned Single Family Urban - tabled at last meeting for lack of quorum. Spitzer explained the building code requirement for side yard set -back in SFU zoning is 10' - said one (f the reasons is for fire protection - city has been extremely reluctant to grant variances of this type - realizes he has a particular problem; the loss of a very large tree, and this could be considered a geographic constraint - but the possible fire hazard must be considered first. Spitzer said it may be necessary to obtain a deed rest- riction from the neighbor that he wont build anything any closer than 17' from his property line in order to prevent a fire hazard. Applicant was instructed to obtain a layout, with dimensions, of the existing buildings on the west side of his property and bring his neighbor, or his agent, to the next meeting. Matter tabled until meeting of June 9th, secretary in- structed to put Mr. Johnson on the agenda that evening and applicant to fairnish the above requested information. lilliam. O'Mara William O'P.Zara, 18234 Elmcrest Avenue North, Forest Lake, appeared regarding five acre tract he owns la miles east of Hwy 61 off of 165th Street. Property has no road frontage; is serviced by an easement only. Brought in Certificate of Survey dated October 12, 1970, contract for Deed dated August 4, 1972 showing him as the purchaser as of that date, and proof of a perpetual, non-exclusive easement over the West 66 feet of the property. Secretary directed to write letter to City Attorney sending copies of the above mentioned items stating that we have a request from Mr. 01114ara to clarify the status of Tract C as shown with regard to access over the private driveway shown as a 66' easement. Clarification to be received no later than June 7, 1976. Platter tabled until the meeting of June 9th by direction of the Chair. Dennis Burdick - Used Car Lot Spitzer read letter from Charles Johnson, City Attorney, dated May 18, 1976 regarding the Motor Sales question at 14529 Forest Boulevard. Prop- erty presently zoned CB, which does not permit a Motor Vehicle Sales Oper- ation either by permitted use or by Special Use Permit. Planning Commission has three alternatives: 1) Rezone to either industrial or RB and couple the rezoning with an application for Special Use Permit