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. . . Page 6 Planning Commission Minutes March 22, 1988 Discussion took place regarding the height of the building. Mr. Anderson stated that the building would be 1 foot above the flood plain. The Building & Zoning Administrator explained that the State law dictates that a zone change can only be approved if it is an original mistake, changed circumstance or consistency with the Land Use Plan. COMMISSIONER BARRETT MOVED TO RECOMMEHD TO THE CITY COUNCIL A"lOVAL 1'01 A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST BY DENNIS ANDERSON FROM R-IC/SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-2B/TOWNHOUSE AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDDTIAL BECAUSE IT MEETS THE CRITERIA OF THE STATE LAW AND COMPLIES WITH THE LAND USE MAP. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. At this time a short recess was taken. 9. Consider Conditional Salonek/P.H by Airport" Cbarles Permit "Private Use Tbe Building & Zoning Administrator explained Airports are a conditional use within an A-l zone. Tbe runway in question is a grandfathered-in nonconforming use. The petitioners wish is to expand this use by adding a hanger. Mr. Salonek stated their intention was to design a building to look like a horsebarn to fit tbe character of the neigbborbood. They did not want to disrupt the area. This would be a private airport (private planes only) and not used for commercial. Chairman Kropuenske opened tbe public bearing. There being no one for or against tbe matter. Chairman Kropuenske closed the public bearing. Commissioner Johnson questioned tbe obstruction to the soutbeast of the airport mentioned in the FAA letter. Mr. Salonek noted that the obstruction was powerlines which is not in tbe immediate vacinity of the runway. The Building and Zoning Administrator stated be would like to suggest tbat since the property is not in one single ownership, but is to be used by more than one party, staff is recommending tbat the runway is described with an easement and recorded with tbeir properties. The runway physically sets on Salonek's and Varner's property. Commissioner Johnson was concerned about take off noise. Mr. Salonek indicated that tbe noise would not be any louder than that of a cbain saw. Mr. Salonek explained that the only time tbey would use tbe runway at night would be to land, whicb does not make much noise. Tbe following concerns were discussed by the Planning Commission: That tbe runway be used for private and not commercial uses; the number of planes using the runway; and lighting of tbe runway.