03-18-1974 Planning Commission Meeting

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lots. The Zoning Administrator explained to the Planning Commission that they could handle this application in one of 3 ways: (1) Process the application under the present zoning ordinance under the provision of "single separate ownership." (2) Require at least 2 lots be combined before a building permit would be issued. (3) Draft a new section to the zoning ordinance that would specifically apply to this particular problem. Several surrounding property owners rose to object to any variance that would be granted in the newly created 5 -acre zone. There was concern that a more intense land use would create the need for sewer in the future. Gasch moved, Kullberg seconded that the Planning Commission table the variance request until the May 20, 1974, Planning Commission meeting at which time the Zoning Administrator will submit a recommendation. The petitioner has requested a variance for a lot which is 31,600 sq. ft. and approximately 70' wide in a I,acre zone. To the south of Lot 26, Tonkaview Gardens, is a lot with a home and to the north is Lot 24 & 25, Tonkaview Gardens which was granted a variance last fall. Kallestad moved, Gasch seconded that a variance be approved since it is impossible to pick up additional property on either side and the variance is conditioned upon the remov, al of the existing structure and the petitioner should un- derstand that no side yard variances will be approved. Ayes (7) Nays (0). I <ullbergg moved, Kallestad seconded that a variance of few hundred sq. ft. be approved for Lot 25 of Lydiard Park. Ayes (7 ) Plays (0) . i,,ir. Fredendall contacted the Zoning Administrator and reques- ted that his application be tabled until he has an opportunity to talk to ifir.. Mixa of the L.M.C.D. Mr. Rehmann has purchased Lots 4 and 5, block 7, ;'•7innetonka Highland Park. The lot is 110' wide and approximately 16,000 sq. ft. The minimum lot size in this area is I acre with a lot width of 1401. The Zoning Administrator reported that this area was platted several years ago before the existing ordinance and none of the lots in the sugdivision meet the present zoning requirements. Looking at the.tax records, most people own 2 or 3 lots which would be approximately 16,000 to 24,000 sq, ft. inside. Commissioner Pesek felt that the zon- ing ordinance should have a standard to follow for situations like this, but since the standard has not been established, a recommendation should be made on this particular application. 362 Lyle Rahn Variance Arthur Ahlm Variance Allen Fredendall Variance (Wetlands) Iganda Rehmenn Variance