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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970r 19 FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION November 20, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on November 20, 1969 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicolai, Roger Shirley, and Gordon Rotty present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Discussed the re-platting of Midwest Federal property in Henderson. The final sketch was reviewed and met with the requirements set forth in the preliminary sketch, so it would then be sent to the Council for action. Motion by Nicolai to waive the appeal fee imposed upon Forbrook Constr. for a variance of a building set back in Sunnyside seconded by Rotty and all voted in favor. Discussed the Verdie Volden property. The Chairman reported the findings of the Commitee from the Council set up to discuss any agreements that could be made with Volden. Discussed the meeting the Council had with the Lakeville Council and the Metro Council regarding the boundry lines of Farmington. Discussed whether or not the Commission felt a referendum would be feasible for acquiring land for park purposes. Read a letter to the Administrator from the FAA Center regarding the potential growth of the Center. Motion by Rademacher seconded by Rotty to adjourn the meeting and all voted in favor. Next meeting set for January 8, 1970. Respectfully Submitted, Rosemary Swedin Sec. FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION Special Meeting January 29, 1970 The Special. Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on January 29, 1970 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicolai, Warren Sifferath and Roger Shirley present. Also attending were Mr. Holmberg, Mr. Lundquist and Mr, Mohn for the Town Development and Housing Corporation and Thea Phillips and Jack Henke as representatives from the Farmington School. Motion made by Nicolai seconded by Shirley to approve the revised plat of the West View Acres First Addition which includes the land adjoining the railroad (total plat approx. 20 acres) subject to engineers recommendations regarding utilities and drainage, all voted in favor. Motion by Sifferath seconded by Shirley that the Meeting be adjourned and all voted in favor. Next Regular Meeting was set for February 26, 1970. Repsectfully Submitted, Warren Sifferath Acting Secretary 20 FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION February 26, 1970 The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. Present: Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicolai, Warren Sifferath, Gordon Rotty, Jack Henke, Thea Phillips and Roger Shirley. Minutes were read and approved. Motion by Roger Shirley to request the Village Council to set a public hearing on March 30, to rezone the following described property frau R-1 to R-2: Lots 1, 2, 3, 8 4, P.H. Feely's 2nd Addition South of Walnut; Blocks 1 8 2 Original Town. Second by Sifferath and AIF, passed. The Commercial Club was represented by Gordon Lagerquist of Anthony's, on downtown commercial planning. There was no action. Gordon Rotty made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Dan Nicolai, AIF, passed. Next meeting was set for Thursday 3/26/70. Respectfully Submitted, Thea Phillips Acting Secretary FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION April 2, 1970 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on April 2, 1970 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicolai, Gordon Rotty, Rogger Shirley and Warren Sifferath present. Motion by Nicolai that a hone occupation zoning certificate be issued to Mrs. Allan Mohn for the operation of a beauty parlar in her residence at 700 Spruce Street in accordance with Section 308 of the zoning ordinance seconded by Shirley and all voted in favor. Motion by Rotty to grant a variance at 317 Maple (Moes Addition Lot 20 Block 35) a new residence consisting of a reduction of the side lot minimum on the south side of maple of the above described lot frau 30 feet to 18 feet seconded by Shirley and all voted in favor. Motion made by Rademacher to grant a variance at 1016 4th Street, a new residence, consisting of a reduction of the side lot minimum frau 10 feet to 8 feet on the north side of the above described lot seconded by Sifferath. Those voting for were: Rademacher, Sifferath, Shirley, and Rotty, obstained was Nicolai. Motion carried. Motion by Rotty to grant a variance at 620 Spruce Street (Betzold Addit. Lot 1 Block 2), an addition to an existing home, consisting of a reduction of the side lot set back minimum from 30 feet to 14 feet on the east side of the above described lot seconded by Sifferath. Those voting in favor were: Rademacher, Rotty, Sifferath and Nicolai, obstained was Shirley. Motion carried. Discussed proposed annexation of property east of Hwy. 3 and north of the hospital. Motion by Rademacher seconded by Sifferath to recommend the Village Council proceed to annex land for a future Industrial Park and anticipated expansion of the Frederick-Willys, and all voted in favor. Lengthy discussion regarding the downtown area. Will be discussing further with the Commercial Club and Mr. Tooker. Set the next meeting for April 23, 1970. Being no further business there was a motion by Nicolai seconded by Shirley that the meeting be adjourned and all voted in favor. Repsectfully Submitted, Warren Sifferath Acting Secretary 21- FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION April 23, 1970 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on April 23, 1970 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicolai, Gordon Rotty, and Roger Shirley present. Read minutes of previous meeting of April 2, 1970 and approved them as corrected. Discussed the proposed Industrial Park and the possibility of extending utilities. Discussed the possibility of annexation to the north and east of Farmington Village limits. Discussed the Swimming Pool. The Chairman brought the Commission up to date on the actions of the Council regarding the Swimming Pool. Discussed letter to Mr. Charles Tooker from William Ford regarding the planning of the downtown area. Set the next meeting for May 21, 1970. Motion by Shirley seconded by Nicolai to adjourn the meeting and all voted in favor. Respectfully Submitted Rosemary Swedin Secretary BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS April 23, 1970 The Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustments was held on April 23, 1970 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicolai, Gordon Rotty, and Roger Shirley present. Motion by Shirley seconded by Rotty to approve a variance at 716 4th Street. Lot 19 Block 35 of Moe's Addition, a new residence, consisting of a reduction of the side lot minimum on the north and south sides of the above described lot from 10 feet providing no part of the structure extends beyond the line of existing homes on Fourth Street and all voted in favor. Motion by Shirley seconded by Nicolai to grant a variance at 408 Walnut Street, Lot 4 Block 11 of the Original Town of Farmington, a Garage, consisting of a reduction of the side lot minimum on the east side of the above described lot from 10 feet to 2 feet in view of the fact that existing driveway is already that close and garage to be replaced is less than one foot now, and all voted in favor. Motion by Rademacher seconded by Nicolai to recommend to the Council that the side lot minimum in the R-2 area be reduced from 10 feet to 6 feet, as in Section 209 Table 1 of the zoning ordinance, and all voted in favor. The reason for this being because of the difficulty of building a present day house with the requirements now necessary and due to the frequent requests for variance in the R-2 areas. Discussed the variance fees charged to Reisinger Construction. Motion by Shirley to change the charge of $75.00 for three variances granted at the April 2, 1970 meeting to $25.00 as that was the original intention of the Board of Adjustments, seconded by Rotty and all voted in favor. Motion by Nicolai seconded by Shirley to adjourn the meeting and all voted in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Rosemary Swedin Secretary 2 2 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 18, 1970 Chairman of the Board of Adjustment opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Present: Chairman Rademacher, members Nicolai, Shirley, Rotty and Sifferath. Also present was the Village Administrator. An application for a building permit from Marshall Lines had been referred to the board by the zoning officer for an opinion: The application called for an addition of 10 feet to an existing com- mercial garage. The board's opinion was that the addition was a modification and not an expansion or extension of a continuing non-conforming use. The zoning officer agreed and informed the board a permit would be issued. The group adjourned at 7:45 as the BOA and convened as the Planning Commission: Mr. John Zimmer and Harvey Snyder were at the meeting to discuss jointly with the Planning Commission the commissioning of planner Charles Tooker for a new concept of improving the downtown area. The two main points of concern seemed to be parking and appearance of buildings. At first it seemed that a planner would not be needed in favor of simply improving 3rd street and providing two or three additional general municipal parking lots. Much discussion flowed around the specific means of implementing the plan and it was generally felt that the council would contem- plate two actions in anticipation of a workable, viable plan: 1. Create a housing and urban development authority which would make possible the condemnation, purchase, razing and land sale to private enterprize of structures which were sub standard but occupied land that was not intend- ed for public use. 2. Adopt a housing code which would give the village the needed enforcement tool to assure renovation of struc- tures which were below standards in appearance. 3. An expression by the council of a willingness to adopt a policy of condemnation and funding for acquisition of land needed for public use. The planner was to be reminded that 3RD Street is also CSAH #37 and that any restriction of through-traffic would be unacceptable to the county and therefore, if such was the case, negotiations would necessarily have to be carried on with the county for the relocation of CSAH #37(very possibly by ending it at 3rd and Elm or diverting it from 3rd and Elm over to 1st Street or diverting it westward on Elm to meet CSAH #31 extended.) It was agreed to put no specific restriction on the planner as to his ultimate concept but to caution him as to the practicality of his plan and the limits of the capability of the community to perform. It was suggested that an imaginative and bold approach be used without being "far out." The area of immediate concentra- tion will be bordered by 3rd Street and 2nd Street and by Elm and Spruce. The planner is asked to expidite this assignment and to report back to a joint meeting of the PC and representatives of the Commercial Club when he has completed his preliminary draft. Respectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Zoing Officer WJF r r 23 MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 23, 1970 The meeting was called to order by tge President of the Board at 7L45 p.m. Present: Rademacher, Rotty and Shirley Absent: Nicolai, arriving late Sifferath Also Present: Administrator Ford G.J. Reihsen appeared to discuss with the board the possibility of constructing 17 or 18 units of multiple dwellings on Block 2, Lots 6, 7, and 8 of ReiMac Addition. The proposal was met in general on the part of the board,: however, no action was taken at this time pending submittal of more detailed plans and intentions. A building permit application by Herman Kossow was referred to the board by the Zoning Officer for guidance. The application was for the purpose of improving an ixisting metal building at 217 3rd. St. The Zoning officer was advised to refer back to the applicant as being too vague in regard to ultimate land use. Mr. Gunner Mortenson appeared before the Board to request a special permitted use for the construction of 31 units of multiple dwellings on outlot 3, Chateau Manor 1st Addition. After considerable discus- sion the board indicated their reluctance to vary from present R-2 density requirements which would limit outlot 3 (70, 895 sq. ft.) to no npre than 19 units. Motion by Sifferath that the above specified exception, under section 504 of the zoing ordinance, be granted for multiple dwelling without variance. Second by Rotty, AIF, passed. The Administrator informed the members of the Planning Commission that Cahrles Tooker, Village Planner, had requested a meeting with the Planning Commission on August 6. The members informed the administrator that this date would be satisfactory but August.4, would be preferable. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission/ Ad- justment was set for 7:30 PM, August 26, 1970. Respectfully Submitted, ' William J. Ford Village Administrator MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION and/or BD. OF ADJUSTMENT AUGUST 4, 1970 • The meeting was called to order at the Board of Adjustment at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Rademacher. Present: Rademacher, Sifferath and Rotty Arriving Late: Nicolai Absent: Shirley Also Present: Administrator and Charles Tooker, Planner. Appearing before the BOA was Geiseke, Pederson and Richard Hanson with a petition in the name of Pederson and Hanson Auto Service, Inc. , at 20 4th Street. They explained to the BOA that they wish to construct an auto repair garage next door to the present auto body shop. The zoning officer informed them of the requirements, the minimum square footage and minimum set backs in the I-1 zone. A lengthly discussion followed between the members of the BOA and the village Planner regarding the establishing of another heavy business zone which would fall between the present B-2 and I-1 zones. Motion by Sifferath that the BOA recommend to the council that the present zoning ordinance be amended by creating a new zoing district as follows: 24 Page 2 `4,0, '" P•C •�•O•A• Proposed Amendment August 4, 1970 Farmington Zoning Ordinance Section 2.02 Page 2 - Add "B-3" Heavy Business to listing under Business Districts Section 205 Page 3 - Add and "B-3" following 8-2 and substitute three fur two Business Districts. Section 205.3 should be added as follows: is 205.3 "8-3", the Heavy Business District, is a transitional classification designed to provide space for certain commercial and industrial uses which are compatible together but do not fit well in either the general business or light industrial districts . Section 208 Page 6 - Eliminate from Special Exceptions under B-2 2 , Research Laboratories and 7. (Supply Yards) Create a new listing called B-3 Heavy Business District as follows: Permitted Uses Special Exceptions (Section 504) 8-3 Heavy Business District 1. Mechanical Sales Service & Repair 1. Public Utility Buildings 2. Commercial Services 2. Offices 3'. Animal Clinics 3. Water. Recreation & Water 4. Wholesale Business Storage 5. (Supply Yards) 4. Home & Trailer. Sales & 6. Warehousing Display 7. (Light Manufacturing) 5. (Manufacturing) 8. Research Laboratories 9. (Essential Services) 10. (Accessory Uses) . Section 209 Page 7 Add B-3 to Lot and Yard Requirements as follows: B-3 (Minimum Lot Area) (Sq.Ft_) off-lot sewer & water 5,000 off-lot: sewer or water 20,000 on-lot sewer & water 40,000 Minimum Lot Area (Family)_ (S(1.Ft. ) off-lot sewer & water -- off-lot sewer or water -- on-lot sewer & water -- Minimum (Lot Width (feet) off-lot sewer & water 50 off-lot sewer or water. 100 on-lot sewer & water 150 26 MINUTES PLANNING COMM/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL August 24, 1970 The meeting was called to roder at 6:55 p.m. Present: Rademacher, Rotty, Shirley and Sifferath Absent: Nicolai Also Present: Zoning g Officer The newly appointed building inspector, Dan Miller was intro- duced to the board. 25. 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A lengthy discussion took place starting at 8:30 p.m. with the Planning Commission and the Village Planner in regard to IIIthe latter's recommendation for the improvement of downtown Farming- ton. Three basic concepts were presented by the planner and discussed at length. Since no one was in attendance representing the commercial club, it was decided that the planner should pre- sent his ideas at the next meeting of the commercial club to be held August 11. It then being 10:00 p.m. with no further business at hand, motion by Rotty that the group stand adjourned. Seocnd by Nicolai, APIF, passed. Respectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator 26 MINUTES PLANNING COMM/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL August 24, 1970 The meeting was called to roder at 6:55 p.m. Present: Rademacher, Rotty, Shirley and Sifferath Absent: Nicolai Also Present: Zoning Officer The newly appointed building inspector, Dan Miller was intro- duced to the board. Mr. James Reisinger appeared before the board to request a special exception for a multiple dwelling at 18 Walnut Street. The request was reviewed with reference to the zoining ordinance and it was felt that the proposed multiple dwelling was com- patible with the area and was in conformance with the intent of the ordinance. Motion by Shirley that a thltiple dwelling, special exception be granted in this R-2 zone. Second by Sifferath APIF, passed. Motion by Shirley that James Reisinger be granted his request for a density variance for multiple dwelling at 18 Walnut Street from 25.4 units to 27 units. Second by Sifferath, APIF, paseed. The Zoning Officer presented a request by Midwest Federal for a special exception in an R-2 zone for multiple dwelling in the Townsedge replat. This matter was deferred until the regular meeting of August 26, 1970. Motion by Shirley that it now being 7:10 p.m. that the board stand adjourned. Second by Rotty, APIF, passed. Repsectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Village administrator MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR AUGUST 26, 1970 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Rademacher, Shirley, Nicolai, Sifferath, Rotty Also Present: Zoning Officer Mr. Herman Kossow appeared before the board to discuss a building permit application he had submitted earlier. The application was for an improvement at 217 Elm. This application had been denied by the zoning officer as being too vague in regard to ultimate land use. In the discussion it was brought out that Mr. Kossow was interested in the recently authorized private liquor licenses. The board informed him that this matter would be handled by the council and the BOA lacked jurisdiction. The ruling of the zoning officer was upheld. Representatives of the Farm Bureau appeared in the matter of their building permit application to erect certain structures on parcel #6659, B-3 zoing district. The proposed structures included 2 storage bins 36 x 26 ft. and a elevator 'leg' not to exceed 90 ft. as per plat plan attached to application. Motion by Sifferath that Farm Service Bureau in the above request be granted a hieght variance from 45 ft. to 90 ft. Second by Shirley, AIF, passed. 27 The request by Midwest Federal for a special exception was presented to the board by the Zoning Officer. The request was for a special exception to allow multiple dwellings in the R-2 zone, Townsedge replat, consisting of 16 Townhouse units in lot 2 and a 17-unit apartment building in lot 3. From the audience Mr. & Mrs. William Carey and Leonard Gustafson voiced their opinions and objections. After considerable dis- cussion the chairman called for the question. Motion by Shirley that a special exception without variance be granted in the above matter with the following conditions: A. That the plans be revised to allow for suitable drainage in the area to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer. B. That the plans be revised in regard to the Sewer and Water hook up to the municipal mains to reduce the number of street openings required to the satisfaction of of the Village Engineer. C. That a suitable privacy fence be erected in the apart- ment area on the Northern line 215.62 ft. and on the West property line 135.00 ft. This fence to be similar to the fence called for on the plans at the rear of the town house complex. D. That the plans and specifications receive the approval of the Village Building Inspector. Second by Sifferath. Voting For: Siferath, Shirley, Rademacher, Against: Nicolai, Rotty, Motion Carried. Motion by Nicolai that Richard A. Gerten be granted a sidelot minimum variance for his residence at 600 pine in the R-2 zone from 30 ft. to 6 ft. Seocnd by Shirley, AIF, passed. Motion by Shirley that Mr. Dallas Haas of Burnsville be granted a special exception to erect multiple dwellings on Lot 6 Block 4 Henderson Addition, located in the R-2 zone. Seocnd by Nicolai, AIF, passed. Motion by Shirley that fl 1las Haas be granted a density variance for Multiple Dwellings on Lot 6 Block 4, Henderson Addition being located in the R-2 Zone. Seocnd by Nicolai, AIF, passed. A discussion was held with approximately 8 to 10 citizens joining in regard to the newly proposed downtown redevelopemnt program. After a considerable time the board decided to request of the planner to come back to the board with a modified and less ambitious concept with special emphasis on: A. Specific suggestions for methods and procedures of improving store fronts. B. Specific treatment of streets and walkways while re- taining traffic flow and parking. C. Improved lighting. D. Special features I.E. , Benches, Plantings, Bulletin Board, etc. The administrator was instructed to request Tooker to attend the meeting of September 24. Motion by Sifferath that it now being 10.00 p.m. that the board stand adjourned until its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. , September 24. Second by Rotty AIF, passed. Respectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator 28 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 3, 1970 The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Roy Rademacher at 7:30 p.m. Present: Chairman Rademacher, Shirley, Siferath, Rotty and Nicolai An appeal was presented by Glen Reisinger, Lot 1 Block 2, Reimac Addition, address 1000 2nd Street. The appeal was a request for variance of sidelot set back minimum - North side from 30 ft. to 20 ft. It was the concensus of the board that this lot being located in the older platted R-2 zone and being a corner lot, the 30 ft. set back on the side lot would not be practical nor would it facilitate alignment with existing structures. Motion by Nicolai that the above variance be granted. Second by Sifferath, AIF, passed. Motion by Rotty that it now being 8:00 p.m. and no further business before the board that they stand adjourned until their next regularly scheduled meeting on September 24. Second by Sifferath, AIF, passed. Respectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Zoning Officer MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR SEPTEMBER 24, 1970 The committee was called to order by Chairman Rademacher Present: Rademacher, Rotty, Shirley, Nicolai Absent: Sifferath Representatives of Peerless Plastics appeared before the Planning Commission to say that they had sold their building at 620 2nd. St. to a Mr. and Mrs. Stark frau Rosemount, who desired to operate a body repair shop. This building is presently in R-2 zone and at the time of the adoption of the ordinance was being used as a broom factory. As a continuing non-conforming use it was exempt frau the provision of the Ordinance until such time as its use were to change in which case the new use would have to be in conformance. The Planning Commission members had inspected the general area prior to this meeting and it was felt that the general character of the neighborhood plus the proximity of the Railroad tracks made it more compatible with a heavy business B-3 zoning rather than R-2. Motion by Shirley that the Planning Commission be on record as recommending to the council that a public hearing be held in the matter of rezoning from R-2 to B-3 the following described area: Starting at a point on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad at Maple Street east to 2nd Street, North along the center line of 2nd Street to the south boundary of the present B-2 zoning District East to the present boundary of the 8-3 District. Second by Rotty, APIF, passed. Motion by Nicolai that the minutes of August 24, August 26, and Sept. 3, be approved. Second by Shirley, APIF passed. Motion by Shirley that hence forth the PC/ BOA will meet regularly on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. Second by Rademacher, APIF, passed. The Planning Commission set a special meeting at 7130 p.m. on October 14 to be held jointly with the Village Planner Charles Tooker to discuss the downtown redevelopment program. It was the intent of the PC to publicize this meeting to the maximum in order to attract as much comment as possible. Motion by Shirley that the appeal fee of $25.00 paid by Pedersen- Hansen be refunded and that a recommendation be made to the Building Inspector that their building permit fee be based on the schedule in effect prior to adoption of the uniform building code. The rea- soning behind this was that the applicants neither sought nor were granted a variance or special exception and that further their application for building permit had been submitted long before the code was adopted and was delayed by the rezoning action. Second by Rademacher, APIF, passed. Motion by Rotty that it now being 8:30 p.m. that the group stand adjourned. Second by Rademacher, APIF, passed. Respectfully Submitted, W. J.Ford MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL OCTOBER 14,1970 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Rademacher. Present: Rademacher, Shirley, Rotty and Nicolai Absent: Sifferath Also Present: Planner Tooker and Administrator Ford This was a special meeting specifically scheduled to discuss Phase II, Plan A of the downtown redevelopement program. In the audience were the Mayor, two councilmen, 13 representatives of the commercial club and reporter from the Dakota County Tribune. Mr. Owen Pool of the commercial club informed the chairman that essentially all merchants in the affected area had been contacted and invited to this meeting. Mr. Tooker explained in detail his modified plan which involved essentially the providing of off street parking in specified areas, pedestrian walkways fram the rear of buildings to street fronts, street and sidewalk improvements, a minimum landscaping and planting foremat, improved street lighting, and building renovation. There were three methods basically discussed by which the plan could be implemented: (1) Creation of a housing and redevelopment authority, (2) Implementing with existing governmental powers exerted through the council and Planning Commission and (3) creation of a voluntary private, non-profit corporation. After full and complete discussion the chairman ask the audience for an expression of opinion as to whether the plan was satisfactory. Everyone unanimously indicated that the village should proceed. Motion by Rotty that the Planning Commission r'ecorxmed to the council that Phas II, Plan A for downtown redevelopment be adopted and that the method of emplementation be left to the council, Second by Rademacher APIF, passed. Motion by Nicolai that Mr. Tooker and his firm be highly complimented for his patience, cooperation and professionalism in the preparation and presentation of the plan. Second by Rademacher, APIF, passed. Sitting as the BOA the group reviewed an application for variance sub- mitted by Roger Clay for a residential garage at 601 Elm Street. Motion by Rotty that a sidelot set-back variance be granted on the west side from 30 ft. to 24 ft. , that the notice and public hearing be waived, that the building inspector be requested to issue a conitional building permit and that the following recommendation be made to the council immediately: That zoning ordinance #174, section 209.1 be amended by adding the following language - "Except that in the R-2 district the new structure shall conform essentially to the existing building line in that block. If none in that block then it shall conforn with the existing building line in the adjoining blocks." Second by Nicolai, APIF, passed. Motion by Shirley that it naw being 9:00 and with no further business that the group stand adjourned. Second by Rotty, APIF, passed. Respectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator 29 30 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS REGULAR October 22, 1970 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. Present: Chairman Rademacher, Members Shirley and Sifferath Absent: Members Rotty and Nicolai Also Present: were the Village Administrator Ford and Commercial Club members Owen Pool and Roger Clay. Motion by Shirley that a public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m. on November 12, 1970 to consider a request for a multiple dwelling special exception and a density variance for the Southwest corner of Maple and 2nd street Parcel 6651-B. Second by Sifferath, APIF, passed. The blanace of the meeting was devoted to a discussion between the members of the Commerical Club and the Commission in regards to the proposed downtown redevelopment plan. Motion by Shirley that it now being 9:10 p.m. that the Commission stand adjourned. Second by Sifferath, APIF, passed. Repsectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR DECEMBER 10, 1970 Meeting was to have been called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: Rotty and Shirley Absent: Rademacher, Sifferath and Nicolai No quorcm, no meeting held. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL January 14, 1971 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Rademacher. Present: Rademacher, Nicolai, Shirley, Sifferath. Absent: Rotty Also Present: Village Administrator The previously published public hearing was opened at 7:35 p.m. to hear the request of Felix Tillges for a special exception for multiple dwellings and for a density variance on Outlot A, Plat of Chateau Manor 2nd Addition. The commission discussed this matter at length with applicant Tillges and his counsel John McBrien as well as with several residents in the audience. At the conclusion of the discussion the Chairman stated he would entertain a motion to grant the request. When none was forth- coming the Chairman ruled the matter closed without any action taken and the request denied. Motion by Sifferath, second by Nicolai that the public hearing be closed at 8:15 p.m. Voting for: Rademacher, Nicolai, Shirley, Sifferath. Voting against: None. Absent: Rotty. Motion carried. The commission discussed at length a proposed recommendation to the council in the matter of formulating policy regulating entrance and driveway access to village streets. The Village Administrator was requested to contact Mr. Ken Anderson, County Safety Engineer to obtain guidelines. The commission conducted a general discussion concerning covenance and building restrictions as to land/building rates. The sense