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o o o Planning CQmmi$sion Minutes January 26, 1983 Page Two the process of purchasing. It is located at 1870 Meadowvale Road in Elk River. This property would have to go through a zone change because Mr. Piwowar indicated he would like to turn the fire~damaged house, which would be moved onto the Meadow- vale property, into a multi-family dwelling unit. This area is presently zoned I-I and he would like to zone change it to R-3. The area in question lies north of Meadowvale and between McChensney's Industrial Park and Upland Avenue. Discussion followed regarding the rezoning of the area in question. Chairman Tracy indicated spot zoning should also be discussed. Mr. Piwowar indicated that the man who owns the property, Mr. Al Baumgartner, is planning to sell. Mr. Piwowar further indicated much would depend on the zone change. Rick Breezee indicated that the area was serviced by water and sewer. Mr. Piwowar indicated to the Planning Commission that the area where he would like to move the fire damaged home is more important at this time, than the area on Tipton. Chairman Tracy questioned, once it was rezoned, if anytning in that area would be- come nonconforming. Rick Breezee indicated that there would be no nonconforming uses if it was rezoned. Chairman Tracy then indicated that possibly a larger area should be looked at, not a small area. Chairman Wille indicated he felt what Mr. Piwowar was proposing would help the area, not be a detriment to it. Commissioner Tralle indicated he felt it was good that Mr. Piwowar came in prelimi- nary to applying officially for the zone change. Rick Breezee indicated again that this was only a discussion; no motion was needed. Chairman Tracy indicated Mr. Piwowar does not presently own the property in ques- tion by the McChesney Industrial Park. Chairman Tracy further indicated that only the owner of a piece of property can apply for a zone change. 5. Consider Frank Hasbrouck - Conditional Use Permit Chairman Tracy indicated Mr. Hasbrouck was not at the meeting. Therefore, the Plan- ning Commission has theoption of tabling this request until the February Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Oster asked if anyone at the meeting knew how long the property in question had been used as a junkyard. The information was not available. Rick Breezee stated that the junk and salvage is continually growing and taking up more and more space.