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Scandinavian Construction Company The Council reviewed a sketch plan submitted by Mr. Del Skiem and Timothy Peterson. The Commission also reviewed a report on the sketch plan from the City Engineer, Pete Raatikka. The Planning Commission held a general discussion relative to the sketch plan and its road accesses and park dedication. It was a concensus of the Planning Commission that the follow- ing items would have to be included in a preliminary plat for further con- sideration: 1) An easement for roadway purposes from Trapprock to the east for potential future development along the north 33 feet of Lot 2 and the south 33 feet of Lot 3 (The developer will meet with the owner from the property to the east regarding this easement and potential future road access.) 2) The developer will provide street access from Trapprock westward to Variolite. The developer will provide 40 feet from centerline on both Variolite and 155th Avenue for future thoroughfare construction. It was also agreed that the proposed five acre park site would be adequate and represent a variance from the required 6.4 park dedication because of the nature and location of the land. (Note - members of the Ramsey Park Board were on hand during {his discussion of park plan although no formal Park Board action was taken.) Home Occupation Ordinance Review Mr. Nereson explained to the Commission that the City Council had asked the Planning Commission review of the home occupation ordinance. The questions being raised are relative to the level of restrictions that should be imposed on home occupations. The Commission reviewed samples of other city ordinances and suggestions from the League of Minnesota Cities. The discussion was cen- tered around how an ordina.nce could be drawn to protect neighborhood environ- ments yet not be so restrictive as to infringe on personal property rights. It was a concensus of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the ordinance should contain a fairly clear definition of what a home occupation consists of and that with the control of a conditional use, and public hearing process, proper conditions can be placed on a case by case application for adequate controls. Meeting adjourned 10:25 p.m.