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P¢ Z-2- 5/7/79 Motion by Ron West, seconded by Gerry Zimmerman to approve the minutes of 4/19/79 regarding the choosing of replacements for the vancacies on the Commission as read. Motion carried 4-0. Kathy Schneider, John Hubbard, and Ben Deemer abstained. Item 1. Arthur Anderson ~ Preliminary'Plat Ron West asked Peter Raatikka if he had been of the land dispute, and Mr. Raatikka that it would have been checked out by the attorney,before approval. Kathy Schneider asked Mm. Raatikka to ~espond to a statement made by a resident at the Public HeaPing that the ~oads would not handle additional traffic. Mr. Raatikka stated that he found the road adequate for the one new lot being created. Pon Westaasked if Mr. Anderson would have to upgrade Bison or the 171st Street N.W. Ken Peterson explained that in exchange for the land, the City will handle 171st. Ben Deemer asked about the school bus situation~ and a lady fmom the hearing stated that the bus turned around in her driveway, but that she didn't mind. Ken Peterson pointed out that this was probably illegal and a new owner could always protest. Motion by Ron West, seconded by Ben Deemer to recommend to the City Council to g~ant approval of the preliminary plat for Arthur Anderson subject to the following: 1.) City Attorney show that a clear and marketable title exists due to the mentioned land dispute with cost to developer. 2.) Variance be granted on'item #2 of 5/7/79 engineer's report referring to a topographic map, profiles and widths of existing roads, and proposed method of disposing of drainage being provided as required by City Code since theengineer reports the existing road and ditches appeam adequate. 3.) Variances be granted regarding soils information as required by City code (170.037 Bi) and regarding inspection of'lots by City's plumbing inspector (170.038H).as the engineer reports the soils are suitable for soil absorp- tion systems. 4.) Payment of Park fee. Motion carried 5-2. Gerry Zimmerman and Art Dunn opposed. Mr. Zimmerman stated that he is opposed to granting variances on deficient size lots. Item 2. Pondvale Preliminary Plat'Approval Motion by Ron West, Seoonded by Kathy Schneider to table the recommendation until the developer can meet with the Dngineer to work out the deficiencies as noted in his letter of 5/4/79. Motion carried 4-2. Art Dunn and Ken Peterson opposed, Ben Deemer abstained. Kathy Schneider stated that she seconded the motion for discussion, and Ben Deemer asked why his requests for variances were not mentioned in the Engineer's letter?. Art Dunn stated that there should be more time between a developer receiving the engineers letter and the'meeting so Some of these things can be ironed out. Lloyd Schnelle explained the time factor some developers face, and Kathy Schneider stated that if they know'they have to get these things done, they'll get their act together. Ron'West stated that he felt the developed should have gotten together with the engineer to See if some ofthe variances couldn't be avoided. There was a discussion regarding allowing a less rough sketch plan, and it was the concensus of'the commission~that Chairman Peterson'and Mr. Schnelle confer on plats that have problems that should'be addressed before being brought to the Commission