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Chairman Pe~erson polled the Commission r~garding how many lots they feel Mr. F~rtin should be entitled to develop from that pa_~ticular tract of land. Commissioner LaDua - two lots Commissioner Isakson -.. two lots Commissioner Deemer - Stated that Mr. Martin has a case for more than one lot and in the not too far future sewer may be available to this property and we might be looking at 240' frontage lots. Commissioner Zimmerman - two lot~. P&Z should be looking at the entire ordinance as it relates to the entire property. Commissioner K~nnen - two lots Chairman Peterson - agreed with Commissioner Schneider's earlier com~mnts regarding this issue. The majority consensus of the Planning and Zoning Commission is that two lots would be appropriate at the time the property is platted. Commissioner Deemer inquired if the wording on Page 2 of the ordinance should be clean cutting or clea~ cutting. Mr. Berg!replied that it was a typographical error and it should be clear cutting and also noted that a variance procedure will be added to the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner M~n~nerman and seconded by Commissioner Deemer to table recommending approval of this ordinance until the next regular meeting of P&Z for the pul-pose of further review. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Peterson, Commissioners Kennen, Deemer, Zimmerman, Isakson, La/)ue and Schneider. VotLng No: None. Case %4: Amending Of Chapter t10.14 ~ntitled "Weeds" Of the City Code: Chairman Peterson stated that Council has re.cuested P&Z to review and make recommendations regarding Chapter 110.14 entitled "Weeds". Chairmmn Peterson stated that one section of the chapter, 110.143 - Growing Grass, is causing problems. If a citizen does not comply with this coda, notices are sent to that citizen that he is in violation of having grass taller th~n 12" and that he has 10 days to correct'the situation. If the citizen takes no action, the City dan contract a weed cutter to cut it and the cost would be .assessed to the pr~oerty owner. Frs. Steiner - 6121 158th Imne - Own a vacant lot adjacent to our home on ~nich there are trees, sumac and wildflowers and have been re_~uested by neighbors not to clear this lot because it is a beautiful piece of untouched nature and a relief from the monotony of manicured lawns. Ter--q; Pettro - 6140 !57th - Stated that he received a letter fr~m the City that he is in violation and to clear cut the property. Have Surveyed homes of Council persons and they are all in violation and hav~ surveyed a coddle of home of P&Z commission m~m.~ers ~nd ~hey too ar~ in violation. Stated that he has planted 1500-2000 seedlings on his prope~y and it would ~e difficult to cut the tall grass, etc. without killing all the seedlings. Mr. Pettro submitted the follc~-ing as his recommended wording for this section of the ordinance: - 110. 143 Growing Grass - All parcels of l~nd within the platted portions of the City with a dwelling on it must have a m~nimum of ~000 s~e feet of c~ grass adjacent to such P&Z/August 2, 1983 Page 5 of 8