Agenda - Council - 11/13/2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Mr.. Murphy stated that he feels the 30% impervious area restrictions will create a problem for any type of commercial building. He stated that he would like the City Council to take a vote on the issue. He stated that if the City would pick up the sewer and water fees, which are close to $70,000, he feels the lot could be divided into two lots for. single family homes. Councilmember E~vig stated that he agreed that with the 30% impervious surface restrictions that commercial development will not be possible. Councilmember Dehen stated that the applicant bought this property as a commercial site with the thought of selling it as commercial. Councilmember Olson asked how long Mr. Murph}- has owned the property. Mr. Murphy stated thathe does not own the property. but that b~il. Tit1i Holm 17a5 been the long time owner of the property: . Couneilmember Olson stated that she feels the rules ,may ha~~e changed since Mr. Holm purchased the property. She stated. that she is tulsure n hen the '~'Iississippi River Overlay District. restrictions began. Associate Planner Geisler stated that she belieti~es the ~-li~sissippi O~ crlay District was passed in 1985, but she would need to research this to say for sure. Mr. Murphy stated that they have looked ~ ery carefi~ll~- at the lots and feel the three. twin home units would be the most attracti~-e possibility . l le reiterated that these are not town home units. Councilmember Elvig stated that he is convinced than this property should be used for residential and feels the City Council should do something to mo` e in that direction. . Councilmemt~er Stroinmen stated that she agrees and doesn't think the comprehensive plan took into account the- feasibility of commercial de. ~lopment on this parcel with the Mississippi River Overlay district. She staled that her fear is that the City Council will be backed into a corner and have to- ;n~ant variances to this property bzcausz at one-time, it thought commercial usage was=the hest. Councilmemher Elvig stated that it the City Council stepped into try to help out this commercial propert~~, it «otrld set too tnanv precedents for other properties in the City that are. having difficulty bein~~ sold. Mayor Gamed a<~~ries and noted that he does not like the idea of the City Council stepping into this type of projects. Jim Nutter, 6741 - 137a'~Avenue, stated that he lives just south of this development and does not want commercial. He stated that residents do not want multiple-unit housing either. He stated that he does not feel the lot is large enough for three town homes. He stated that the developer City Council /October 9, 2007 Page 12 of 25 -308-