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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 17, 1989 ZONING FILE «1365-SCHNBIDBR CONTIN1 Ms. Julie Peterson believed at one time that it was favorable to live near the Art Center. However, she has been very disappointed with the maintenance of the property. She thought the "Hillegass group" to be very motivated and well meaning, but questioned whether they would be able to keep the property maintained. She said that there was already considerable traffic and parking occurring due to the Art Center. She did not think that a duplex use would create any additional traffic or parking problems. Mr. Judd Dayton said that he was one of the four private individuals that has a second purchase agreement into the Art Center. He wanted to clear up any mis-communication that had occurred. He said that he wanted to cooperate as much as possible with the Art Center. It was not his intention to compete in any way, but wanted only to preserve the Hill School. Ms. Gail Harris asked what Mr. Schneider intended to do with the buTlding should the variance not be granted. Mr. Schneider said that it was his intention to purchase the building and use at least a portion of it for his own living space. He reiterated his desire to keep the exterior of the building intact and preserve it to the best of his ability because he valued property such as this. He invited any committee or group to aid or supervise him in his attempts to fully maintain and preserve the building. Ms. Joanne Rich stated that she it saddens her to see the building deteriorate. She said that it would be wonderful if Mr. Hillegass could purchase the property and restore it. Planning Commissioner Hanson inquired about the tennis courts. Zoning Administrator Mabusth replied that a lot line rearrangement would have to occur once this application was resolved. Mr. Schneider stated that the original purchase agreement included lots 4, 5 and 6, and he indicated to the Art Center that he would like the tennis court included. As long as the parking criteria can be met, it is his intention to purchase those lots and through a lot line rearrangement attain the tennis courts. Mabusth mentioned the fact that the lots in question were never combined. Legally, the Art Center could sell them individually with the tennis court extending into property which they still own. The issue of the property lines could then be privately resolved at a later date. Bellows questioned whether the City would see to it that the remaining lots were combined. Mabusth said that with the idc line rearrangement, the City would ask for a complete inventory of parking, all existing improvements, and how the subdivision would affect the Art Center. Hanson then asked whether the Planning Commission could legally consider Mr. Schneider's application. Mabusth responded