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Regular Council Page 4 October 10~ 1978 the front face of the accessory use building be designed and constructed so as to look similar to the front facing of the principal building or residence located on the lot. 4 ayes Councilman Reimann approved Councilman Muller approved Councilman Mickelson'approved Co~ciiman ~amec approved Mayor Cox opposed Motion carried REZONING REQUEST; CASE OF DR. T. W. ANDERSON Mayor Cox read the Planning and Zoning recommendations of October 2, 1978. Dr. Anderson stated they started about three or four years ago on the idea of a dental clinic in Ramsey. He briefly stated what has been done to date - 1) a soils test as required, 2) talked to the Highway Department about making 167th Avenue a through street to Helium. The Highway Depart- ment felt it would be better egress from 167th Avenue, 3) Agree to install right hand turn lane. The land is presently zoned residential and Dr. Anderson feels the dental clinic would act as an adequate buffer. The building he is proposing is about 4,000 square feet and the grounds would be landscaped and an-under- ground sprinkler installed. He also stated it is a central location and the citizens are highly favor- able. He turned over a petition signed by residents of Ramsey supporting the clinic. tie also stated that Planning and Zoning considers each request for rezoning on their own merits and feels this request has been met favorably by them. Mr. Art Braun stated the medical center is planned with dental services as well as a drug store. He believes they would be opening pandora's box as far as the Comprehensive Plan on zoning and in granting this request would cause the city further problems. Mr. Rick Seoul doesn't feel the area in question is a choice residential area and the City should be more conducive to small business. He feels it is a good idea. Mr. Ron Jankowski said that taxes are on all minds and bringing business into the area would help the tax base. He feels the City should look ad- versely on the zoning plan. Mr. Bill Easley feels that starting the zoning for business at 153rd is too close to Anoka. As far as Dr. Anderson, he feels he is in an ideal location and is in favor. He also feels some competition is needed in the medical area.