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Page 2 e City Council Minutes April 20. 1987 5.0. Administrative Subdivision Request by John Weicht/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel addressed this item by explaining that John Weicht was requesting an administrative subdivision to divide a piece of property 4 1/2 acres in size into two lots; one being 2.1 acres and the remaining being 2.4 acres in size. She further stated that the proposed split parcels meet the minimum lot size and frontage requirements for the various zones under consideration. Mayor Gunkel stated that there are a number of easements running through the lot; and further that the park dedication would be determined by the zoning of the property. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. Mr. John Weicht stated that the fact there are so many easements in the lot is the main reason for the administrative subdivision request. He further indicated that he felt the whole lot was commercial in nature and not suitable for an R-1 area. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. e ~@YNaILMIMIER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION BY JOHN WEICHT WITH THE PARK DEDICATION CONTINGENT UPON ZONE CHANGE AND FURTHER THAT 50 FEET OF EASEMENT BE GRANTED ALONG PROCTOR AVENUE TO SHERBURNE COUNTY. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 5.1. Zone Change Request by John Weicht/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel R-1b to R-3 subdivision. nature was in stated that John for the property She stated that line with the land Weicht was requesting a zone change from which was just granted an administrative the request for A zone change of this use map. Peter Kimball. Planning Commission Representative. stated that this item was reviewed by the Planning Commission and that the Commission felt the property should not have one zone classification but that there should be a transition zone of R-2b bordering the Nystrom property. He noted the Commission recommended that Parcel A be zoned R-3 and. Parcel B be zoned R2-b. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. John Weicht stated that he concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation but further stated he would prefer an R-3 zone because of the restrictions on an R2-b zone. e Jim Nystrom stated he owned the land to the north of the affected property. He stated that an R-2 zone would be an acceptable compromise to him that would protect the value of his property. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.