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. .' . Page 2 Planning Commission Minutes March 22, 1988 Chip Martin explained that these units would be used to house mostly single individuals. He would like to make improvements on these units. Mr. Martin felt that this was not a dream lot to build on as it was next to the railroad tracks and was a hard lot to do anything with because of its odd size. Mr. Martin further noted that he wanted to see if it was economically feasible to do the necessary repairs or perhaps remove the units and build something else. There being no further comments or questions, Chairman Kropuenske closed the public hearing. Stephen Rohlf, Building & Zoning Administrator explained that Russ Anderson and himself reviewed the property and discussed with the Commission their concerns: 1) wiring appeared dangerous 2) structural soundness of the buildings 3) units served with oil stoves had improper clearance 4) sewer line for the one bathhouse is reportedly below the City sewer line in the street 5) there are not proper fire walls between the units 6) there were no smoke detectors (these were installed immediately after the inspection). He further explained that the Fire Chief and State Electrical Inspector will be dealing with the most serious of these problems immediately. The Planning Commission discussed parking. Commissioner Kimball asked if it was possible to get the amount of parking required. The Building & Zoning Administrator stated that he thought there wasn't enough room for garages but would like to see 1-1/2 hardsurfaced off street parking stalls. Commissioner Johnson was concerned about the parking and felt there were too many buildings for such a small lot. Commissioner Fuch noted that he had reviewed the site and could not see it being restored. He felt this was detrimental to adjoining property owners and neighborhood. Commissioner Fuchs indicated that he would like to see a better sketch of what this site would be like redone. Chairman Kropuenske felt much the same as Commissioner Fuchs. He felt it was hard to visualize what this would look like restored and felt this was detrimental to the rest of the area. COMMI SSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR CHIP MARTIN'S CHANGES TO HIS PROPERTY AS THIS WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE AREA. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-1. COMMISSIONER BARRETT VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION. Commissioner Barrett was in favor of the improvements. He would like to see Mr. Martin be allowed to make the necessary improvements to bring the units up to code.