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I I I I I I I I I I I I I Chairman Peterson polled the Commission regarding how many lots they feel Mr. Martin should be entitled to develop from that particular tract of land. Commissioner LaDue - 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 lots. P&Z should be looking at the entire ordinance as it relates to the entire property. Commissioner Kennen - two lots Chairman Peterson - agreed with Commissioner Schneider's earlier comments regarding this issue. The majority consensus of the Planning and Zoning Commission is that two lots would be appropriate at the t/me the property is platted. Commissioner Deemer inquired if the wording on Page 2 of the ordinance should be clean cutting or clear 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 Zimmerman and seconded by Commissioner Deemer to table recommending approval of this ordinance until the next regular meeting of P&Z for the purpose of further review. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Peterson, Commissioners Kennen, Deemer, Zimmerman, Isakson, LaDue and Schneider. Voting No: None. Case %4: Amendin~ Of Cha~ter 110.14 Entitled "Weeds" O.f the City Code: Chairman Peterson stated that Council has requested P&Z to review and make recommendations regarding Chapter 110.14 entitled "Weeds". Chairman Peterson stated that one section of the chapter, 110.143 - Growing Grass, is causing problems. If a citizen does not comply with this code, notices are sent to that citizen that he is in violation of having grass taller than 12" and that he has 10 days to correct'the situation. If the citizen takes no action, the City can contract a weed cutter to cut it and the cost would be assessed to the property owner. Mrs. Steiner - 6121 158th Lane - Own a vacant lot adjacent to our home on which there are trees, sumac and wildflowers and have been requested 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. Terry Pettro - 6140 157th - Stated that he received a letter from 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 have surveyed a couple of home of P&Z commission members and they too are iD violation. Stated that he has planted 1500-2000 seedlings on his property and it would be difficult to cut the tall grass, etc. without killing all the seedlings. Mr. Pettro submitted the following as his recommended wording for this section of the ordinance: 110.143 Growing Grass - Ail parcels of land within the platted portions of the City with a dwelling on it must have a minimum of 5000 square feet of cut grass adjacent to such P&Z/August 2, 1983 Page 5 of 8