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11/28/1978 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE, F,AGAN ADVISORY PLA:iNIX COL%IIISSION EAGAN,' M1NWESOTA NOVEMBER 20, 1978 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on November 28, 1978, at 7 p.m. at the City Hall. All members were, present including Chairman Harrison, Members Blomquist, Hall, Dembroski, Sperling, Hedtke and Roseak. Also present were: Public Works Director Colbert-, City Administrator Hedges, City Engine Rosen, City Planner Voss, City Zoning Administrator Runkle .and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA. The agenda was approved with addition of a -request for comprehensive plan update by City -Planner Voss and a review of the parking situation in the City. DECEMBER APC MEETING. It was noted that the regular December APC meeting was scheduled for December 26th shortly after Christmas,and the Chairman after discussion with the Committee determined that the next regular meeting would be rescheduled to Wednesday, December 20, 1978. MINUTES. With no objections, the minutes of the October 24, 1978, 'regular meet; and October 30, 1978, special meeting were approved. - UNION CHEMICAL CONDITIONAL USE.HERRING. The Chairman then announced the convening of the continued public hearing regarding the application of Union Chemical Company for conditional use permit for storage of petroleum products on Lot 16, Block 5, Eagandale Center Industrial Park. Mr. Runkle was asked to explain the review by the staff of alternate sites and indicated that exploration had been made in the Gopher -Eagan area for the possibility of rezoning property to I-2 for the use by Union Chemical Company. The area manager of Union Chemical Company appeared together with Mr. Bachelor; an engineer for the applicant from Atlanta, Georgia, who explained the project in detail. There were a large number of interested persona present most of whom objected to the application. There would be a 30,600 square foot building and 55 storage tanks both above and below ground with capacity of approxi- mately 500,000 gallons of liqued chemicals.- There would be 25 parking spaces. in the front of the property under the current plan. Mr. Bachelor reviewed a number of Page 2 November 28, 1978 prints and exhibits of the proposal and also showed pictures of facilities in other cities owned by Union Chemical. He indicated that applications had been submitted to the appropriate State agencies and approvals are expected from.all of them. He also reviewed the concerns the City had -concerning air traffic andinsurancecoverage etc.. The reports of Mr. Runkle'dated October 18, 1978, and November 21, 1978, were reviewed by the APC:It was noted that three trucks would_. haul the -products in two times per day and that there would be about 4 - 5 out per week, in'addition to rail traffic. There were questions concerning, conditional.uses under I-1'zoning and whet' there is provision for it under I-1 zoning. In addition;.tbere were other questions concerning insurance rates in the surrounding areas and it was noted that the 30 day review process regarding the EAW would expire on December 13th. The cost of.the project' -would be X1:5 million. There was discussion concerning tax.revenue to the City and the groes tax revenue from the facility. There are also other facilities in Eagan that store certain amounts of flamable liquids. The applicants indicated that the site selected was the most apprcpriate site .in the City and stated that they would not be favorable to another site in the City. .Member Roszak reviewed.the. Ordinance 52.09, Subdivision 4, criteria for conditional use permit.. After consider; discussion, Hedtke'moved and Blomquist seconded the motion to recommend denial of the application to the City Council for reasons including the following: 1. The request is -for a non -compatible use as specified in Section 52.07, Subdivision 15, which defines the standards and conditional uses in a Limited Industrial District (I-1), (which is the present zoning of the area under consider- ation). 2. The City Council has discretionary powers in granting and.in not granting a Conditional Use Permit as specified in -Section 52.09, Subdivision 4. In this case; the use applied for is considered not Co be a suitable or similar use in this particular zoning district. • Page 3 November 28, 1978 0 3. The request is not inkeeping with the intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance in protecting the public health, safety and general welfare as specified in Section 52.04, Subdivision 1, Paragraph A. 4. Persons living in nearby residential areas including Country Home Heights and McRae Addition .voiced strong apposition to the location of the requested use in the area. 5. That because of point 4 and other considerations, the request is not in keeping with the City of Eagan Land Use Development Guide which states that an "industrial use will not adversely affect nearby residential uses." All members voted.in favor. HUGH STE--ART REZONING TO G -B. The next public hearing concerned the application of Mr, and Mrs. Sagh Stewart of 4106 Blackhawk Road to rezone'approximately 5.5 acres from Agricultural to G-B,Ccneral Business district along Blackhawk Road. Mt. and Mrs. Stewart were present and there were questions vbether it was more appropriate to include L -B in light of other zoned uses in the immediate area. There were concerns about General Business uses in the specific area and the possibility of the abandonment of.the proposed garage storage facility. There were no objections from the audience. Hedtke moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend to the Counc: denial of the application for_the following reasons: 1. It is not compatible with the Eagan Comprehensive'Land Use Plan (Land Use Development Guide). 2. The City Council has expressed a definite policy against spot zoning, and there is no other General Business zoning in contiguous areas. 3. Rezoning would be detrimental to the people living in areas immediately adjacent to the subject property. 4. If permitted,the zoning would allow any other General Business use within the parcel. Page 4 November 28, 1978 5. There is uncertainty as to the location of 35E and it was recommended there be no change of zoning in the general area until the exact location is determined. HARDEE'S RESTAURANT CONDITIONAL USE SIGN PERMIT. The public hearing regarding the application of Dan Dolan of Hardee's Restaurant for conditional use permit for two pylon signs on the property at Cliff Road and Cedar Avenue was next convened by Chairman Harrison. Mr. Dan Dolan was present. There were no objections to the application from the audience. The request was for two pylon signs on Lot 1, Durnin, Addition including sign A consisting of a 27 foot height sign, 135 square feet along the ramp of proposed new Cedar Avenue and sign B consisting of a 10 foot pylon Oign at the entry way of old Cedar Avenue. Several variances would be required including the area of sign A above 125 square feet maximum and a variance for two pylon signs above the 7 foot ground sign level. Because of the need for variances, Member Blomquist moved and Member Hedtke seconded the motion to continue the application to December 20th to permit the applicant to submit an application for variances. Those in favor were: Hedtke and Blomquist. Those against: Dembroski, Harrison, Hall and Roszak. Sperling abstained. Hall then moved to approve the application for the '10 foot pylon sign at old Cedar Avenue B location with the understanding tha' the 27 foot pylon sign would be approved including 135 square feet sign area on the basis of being the prescribed size Hardee's sign which will be granted and permitcad to be installed at the time of completion of the Cedar Avenue freeway exit ramp' Thri Et that time, the owner would then be required to remove the 10 foot pylon sign or that it be brought into compliance with the sign ordinance then in existence. Those in favor were: Hedtke, Hall, Dembroski, Harrison and Roszak. Blomquist voted no and Sperling abstained. PHILLIP BRANDT REZONING - DODD ROAD. The next hearing convened regarded the application of Phillip T. Brandt to rezone from Agricultural to R-1, Residential Single Family and for preliminary plat approval of Sunset Addition in Section 5 �i Page 5 November 28, 1978 consisting of five acres on the West side of Dodd Road 0 Mr. Brandt was present as were a number of neighboring property owners. There were strong concerns from neigh- boring property owners concerning drainage in the Saddlehorn Addition area adjoining the subject property. The proposal included 12 single family lots with a temporary cul-de-sac that could eventually run Westerly of the property. After considerable discussion, Hall.moved and Hedtke seconded the motion to continue the application to the next regular meeting to allow the staff to meet with the area residents and for further study concerning drainage. All members voted in favor except Sperling and Roszak who voted no. RAUENHORST CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THREE PYLON SIGNS. The next public hearin concerning the application of Rauenhorst Corporation for conditional use permit for three pylon signs advertising Eagandale Center Industrial Park was next convened by the Chairman. Michelle Foster appeared for the applicant and there did not appear to be any objections to the application. The signs would all be located on land owned by the applicant in the Industrially zoned property. Signs A and C would contain approximately 97 square feet of signage each and would be 21 feet above ground level. Sign B would be approximately 180 square feet of signage and would be 30 feet in height. Ordinance No. 1(.06, Subdivision 3, indicates that where area identification is required such as major industrial buildings, up to one free staydii, pylon sign may be allowed for each major adjacent street and the Council could determine size and review terrain, safety factors, etc. Sign B: Hedtke moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend approval provided the sign be set back from all property lines 10 feet. All members voted in favor except Sperling who abatainc�_ Sign C: Hedtke moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend approval. All members voted in favor except Sperling and Dembroski who abstained. Sign A: Hedtkc moved and Roszak seconded the motion, all members voted yes except Sperling who abstained, to recommend approval provided that there is a 10 foot setback from all property lines. Page 6 November 28, 1978 DIFFLEY WAIVER OF SUBDIVISIOi1 FOR LOT 10, AUDITOR'S SUB. 38. A hearing regardi- the petition of J.T. Diffley'for waiver of subdivision regulations under Ordinance No. 10 to divide Lot 10, Auditor's Subdivision No. 38 into two single family lots. Member Hall was excused at this time. It was noted that current zoning is R-1 and the property were'intended for single family purposes. There were no objections. Hedtke moved and Dembroski seconded the motion, all members voted yes to recommend approval because it appeared to conform with the general area, subject, however, to (a) park dedication with the additional lot created_ add (b) approval by the City Engineer that the additional lot is a buildable lot. ROY ORLMANN.KOA CAMPGROUND. The public hearing regarding the application of Roy Ohlmann for Kampground of America location on Pilot Knob Road one-half mile South of Cliff Road including application for zoning from Agricultural to Planned Development District was next convened. The 20 acre site would be adjacent to Count, Park, Lebanon Hills, and would have a total of 219 sites for both trailers and tents. Sanitary sewer and water would be required. The road pattern in the general area and other reasons for the proposed location were discussed by Mr. Ohlmann. A number of adjacent property owners appeared most of whom objected to the application. Mr. Ohlmann indicated that most of the drainage would stay on the site in several ponds. The report of Jehh Voss dated November 21st was reviewed making certain recommendations including the requirement for an EAW. Sperling moved to continue the application until the next regular meeting according to the recommendations of the staff and the request of the surrounding owners. Dembroski seconded the motion and all members voted in favor. It was noted that the proposal was for Planned Development because there is no specific zoned category permitting the operation and also the PD would permit specific controlls by agreement. There would be 140 pull through with 79 back in and the project would be divided into phases. � Page 7 • • November 28, 1978 �1 RALPH WOHLER - LOT 17, ZHENDER ACRES VARIANCE. Mr. Ralph Wohler appeared on behalf of his application for variance for split of Lot 17, Zhender Acres under Ordinance 52.06 which requires a minimum of 60 feet frontage on a public street. Sta members and Planning Commission members reviewed the policy of the City to date to require an overall plan for the general Zhender Acres area in order to resolve the problems of lot splits without public street access. Hedtke moved to recommend denial and Sperling seconded the motion, all members voting in favor, based upon tLe following. 1. No direct access to public street. 2. That the approval would impede orderly development of the area without access to public streets and utilities. 3. That approval would be arbitrary and would create partiality because the other applicaeta have been denied lot splits in the same general area. DAYTON -HUDSON PROPERTY RESOLUTION. A proposed resolution prepared by the City Attorney was submitted to the Planning Commission for review. Upon motion by Liedtke and seconded by Blomquist, all members voted in favor, it was Resolved that the resolution, a copy of which is attached to these minutes, be approved regarding the proposed concept plan for the division of the Dayton -Hudson Development property at the Northeast quadrant of Highway No's. 49 and 55. The resolution recommends that there be no changes of the designated use of the property that was proposed for commercial shopping center purposes. ORDINANCE NO. 16 - SIGN ORDINANCE. A draft of proposed revisions to Ordinance No. 16 was submitted by Member Hedtke. After detailed review of the proposed revisi.: and addition recommendations by staff and Planning Commission members, Hedtke moved to recommend approval of the revised Ordinance dated November 24, 1978. Harriebn seconded the motion and all members voted in favor except Sperling who voted no. Member Sperling inidcated that a simplified ordinance would appear -to be more j 0 Page 8 November 28, 1978 appropriate because of the numerous problems that have arisen regarding variances and exceptions to 'provisions under Ordinance No. 16. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STATUS. Member Hedtke stated his concern about sufficient time for the Planning Commission to review the proposed comprehensive plan prior to its approval according to the schedule. Mr'. Voss seated that meetings will be scheduled throughout 1979 for'review by the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT. Blomquist moved and Harrison seconded the motion, -all members voted in favor, to adjourn at 11:35 p.m. DATED: November 28, 1978. FP PLANNING COMISSION SECRETARY z MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE, F,AGAN ADVISORY PLA:iNIX COL%IIISSION EAGAN,' M1NWESOTA NOVEMBER 20, 1978 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on November 28, 1978, at 7 p.m. at the City Hall. All members were, present including Chairman Harrison, Members Blomquist, Hall, Dembroski, Sperling, Hedtke and Roseak. Also present were: Public Works Director Colbert-, City Administrator Hedges, City Engine Rosen, City Planner Voss, City Zoning Administrator Runkle .and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA. The agenda was approved with addition of a -request for comprehensive plan update by City -Planner Voss and a review of the parking situation in the City. DECEMBER APC MEETING. It was noted that the regular December APC meeting was scheduled for December 26th shortly after Christmas,and the Chairman after discussion with the Committee determined that the next regular meeting would be rescheduled to Wednesday, December 20, 1978. MINUTES. With no objections, the minutes of the October 24, 1978, 'regular meet; and October 30, 1978, special meeting were approved. - UNION CHEMICAL CONDITIONAL USE.HERRING. The Chairman then announced the convening of the continued public hearing regarding the application of Union Chemical Company for conditional use permit for storage of petroleum products on Lot 16, Block 5, Eagandale Center Industrial Park. Mr. Runkle was asked to explain the review by the staff of alternate sites and indicated that exploration had been made in the Gopher -Eagan area for the possibility of rezoning property to I-2 for the use by Union Chemical Company. The area manager of Union Chemical Company appeared together with Mr. Bachelor; an engineer for the applicant from Atlanta, Georgia, who explained the project in detail. There were a large number of interested persona present most of whom objected to the application. There would be a 30,600 square foot building and 55 storage tanks both above and below ground with capacity of approxi- mately 500,000 gallons of liqued chemicals.- There would be 25 parking spaces. in the front of the property under the current plan. Mr. Bachelor reviewed a number of Page 2 November 28, 1978 prints and exhibits of the proposal and also showed pictures of facilities in other cities owned by Union Chemical. He indicated that applications had been submitted to the appropriate State agencies and approvals are expected from.all of them. He also reviewed the concerns the City had -concerning air traffic andinsurancecoverage etc.. The reports of Mr. Runkle'dated October 18, 1978, and November 21, 1978, were reviewed by the APC:It was noted that three trucks would_. haul the -products in two times per day and that there would be about 4 - 5 out per week, in'addition to rail traffic. There were questions concerning, conditional.uses under I-1'zoning and whet' there is provision for it under I-1 zoning. In addition;.tbere were other questions concerning insurance rates in the surrounding areas and it was noted that the 30 day review process regarding the EAW would expire on December 13th. The cost of.the project' -would be X1:5 million. There was discussion concerning tax.revenue to the City and the groes tax revenue from the facility. There are also other facilities in Eagan that store certain amounts of flamable liquids. The applicants indicated that the site selected was the most apprcpriate site .in the City and stated that they would not be favorable to another site in the City. .Member Roszak reviewed.the. Ordinance 52.09, Subdivision 4, criteria for conditional use permit.. After consider; discussion, Hedtke'moved and Blomquist seconded the motion to recommend denial of the application to the City Council for reasons including the following: 1. The request is -for a non -compatible use as specified in Section 52.07, Subdivision 15, which defines the standards and conditional uses in a Limited Industrial District (I-1), (which is the present zoning of the area under consider- ation). 2. The City Council has discretionary powers in granting and.in not granting a Conditional Use Permit as specified in -Section 52.09, Subdivision 4. In this case; the use applied for is considered not Co be a suitable or similar use in this particular zoning district. • Page 3 November 28, 1978 0 3. The request is not inkeeping with the intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance in protecting the public health, safety and general welfare as specified in Section 52.04, Subdivision 1, Paragraph A. 4. Persons living in nearby residential areas including Country Home Heights and McRae Addition .voiced strong apposition to the location of the requested use in the area. 5. That because of point 4 and other considerations, the request is not in keeping with the City of Eagan Land Use Development Guide which states that an "industrial use will not adversely affect nearby residential uses." All members voted.in favor. HUGH STE--ART REZONING TO G -B. The next public hearing concerned the application of Mr, and Mrs. Sagh Stewart of 4106 Blackhawk Road to rezone'approximately 5.5 acres from Agricultural to G-B,Ccneral Business district along Blackhawk Road. Mt. and Mrs. Stewart were present and there were questions vbether it was more appropriate to include L -B in light of other zoned uses in the immediate area. There were concerns about General Business uses in the specific area and the possibility of the abandonment of.the proposed garage storage facility. There were no objections from the audience. Hedtke moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend to the Counc: denial of the application for_the following reasons: 1. It is not compatible with the Eagan Comprehensive'Land Use Plan (Land Use Development Guide). 2. The City Council has expressed a definite policy against spot zoning, and there is no other General Business zoning in contiguous areas. 3. Rezoning would be detrimental to the people living in areas immediately adjacent to the subject property. 4. If permitted,the zoning would allow any other General Business use within the parcel. Page 4 November 28, 1978 5. There is uncertainty as to the location of 35E and it was recommended there be no change of zoning in the general area until the exact location is determined. HARDEE'S RESTAURANT CONDITIONAL USE SIGN PERMIT. The public hearing regarding the application of Dan Dolan of Hardee's Restaurant for conditional use permit for two pylon signs on the property at Cliff Road and Cedar Avenue was next convened by Chairman Harrison. Mr. Dan Dolan was present. There were no objections to the application from the audience. The request was for two pylon signs on Lot 1, Durnin, Addition including sign A consisting of a 27 foot height sign, 135 square feet along the ramp of proposed new Cedar Avenue and sign B consisting of a 10 foot pylon Oign at the entry way of old Cedar Avenue. Several variances would be required including the area of sign A above 125 square feet maximum and a variance for two pylon signs above the 7 foot ground sign level. Because of the need for variances, Member Blomquist moved and Member Hedtke seconded the motion to continue the application to December 20th to permit the applicant to submit an application for variances. Those in favor were: Hedtke and Blomquist. Those against: Dembroski, Harrison, Hall and Roszak. Sperling abstained. Hall then moved to approve the application for the '10 foot pylon sign at old Cedar Avenue B location with the understanding tha' the 27 foot pylon sign would be approved including 135 square feet sign area on the basis of being the prescribed size Hardee's sign which will be granted and permitcad to be installed at the time of completion of the Cedar Avenue freeway exit ramp' Thri Et that time, the owner would then be required to remove the 10 foot pylon sign or that it be brought into compliance with the sign ordinance then in existence. Those in favor were: Hedtke, Hall, Dembroski, Harrison and Roszak. Blomquist voted no and Sperling abstained. PHILLIP BRANDT REZONING - DODD ROAD. The next hearing convened regarded the application of Phillip T. Brandt to rezone from Agricultural to R-1, Residential Single Family and for preliminary plat approval of Sunset Addition in Section 5 �i Page 5 November 28, 1978 consisting of five acres on the West side of Dodd Road 0 Mr. Brandt was present as were a number of neighboring property owners. There were strong concerns from neigh- boring property owners concerning drainage in the Saddlehorn Addition area adjoining the subject property. The proposal included 12 single family lots with a temporary cul-de-sac that could eventually run Westerly of the property. After considerable discussion, Hall.moved and Hedtke seconded the motion to continue the application to the next regular meeting to allow the staff to meet with the area residents and for further study concerning drainage. All members voted in favor except Sperling and Roszak who voted no. RAUENHORST CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THREE PYLON SIGNS. The next public hearin concerning the application of Rauenhorst Corporation for conditional use permit for three pylon signs advertising Eagandale Center Industrial Park was next convened by the Chairman. Michelle Foster appeared for the applicant and there did not appear to be any objections to the application. The signs would all be located on land owned by the applicant in the Industrially zoned property. Signs A and C would contain approximately 97 square feet of signage each and would be 21 feet above ground level. Sign B would be approximately 180 square feet of signage and would be 30 feet in height. Ordinance No. 1(.06, Subdivision 3, indicates that where area identification is required such as major industrial buildings, up to one free staydii, pylon sign may be allowed for each major adjacent street and the Council could determine size and review terrain, safety factors, etc. Sign B: Hedtke moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend approval provided the sign be set back from all property lines 10 feet. All members voted in favor except Sperling who abatainc�_ Sign C: Hedtke moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend approval. All members voted in favor except Sperling and Dembroski who abstained. Sign A: Hedtkc moved and Roszak seconded the motion, all members voted yes except Sperling who abstained, to recommend approval provided that there is a 10 foot setback from all property lines. Page 6 November 28, 1978 DIFFLEY WAIVER OF SUBDIVISIOi1 FOR LOT 10, AUDITOR'S SUB. 38. A hearing regardi- the petition of J.T. Diffley'for waiver of subdivision regulations under Ordinance No. 10 to divide Lot 10, Auditor's Subdivision No. 38 into two single family lots. Member Hall was excused at this time. It was noted that current zoning is R-1 and the property were'intended for single family purposes. There were no objections. Hedtke moved and Dembroski seconded the motion, all members voted yes to recommend approval because it appeared to conform with the general area, subject, however, to (a) park dedication with the additional lot created_ add (b) approval by the City Engineer that the additional lot is a buildable lot. ROY ORLMANN.KOA CAMPGROUND. The public hearing regarding the application of Roy Ohlmann for Kampground of America location on Pilot Knob Road one-half mile South of Cliff Road including application for zoning from Agricultural to Planned Development District was next convened. The 20 acre site would be adjacent to Count, Park, Lebanon Hills, and would have a total of 219 sites for both trailers and tents. Sanitary sewer and water would be required. The road pattern in the general area and other reasons for the proposed location were discussed by Mr. Ohlmann. A number of adjacent property owners appeared most of whom objected to the application. Mr. Ohlmann indicated that most of the drainage would stay on the site in several ponds. The report of Jehh Voss dated November 21st was reviewed making certain recommendations including the requirement for an EAW. Sperling moved to continue the application until the next regular meeting according to the recommendations of the staff and the request of the surrounding owners. Dembroski seconded the motion and all members voted in favor. It was noted that the proposal was for Planned Development because there is no specific zoned category permitting the operation and also the PD would permit specific controlls by agreement. There would be 140 pull through with 79 back in and the project would be divided into phases. � Page 7 • • November 28, 1978 �1 RALPH WOHLER - LOT 17, ZHENDER ACRES VARIANCE. Mr. Ralph Wohler appeared on behalf of his application for variance for split of Lot 17, Zhender Acres under Ordinance 52.06 which requires a minimum of 60 feet frontage on a public street. Sta members and Planning Commission members reviewed the policy of the City to date to require an overall plan for the general Zhender Acres area in order to resolve the problems of lot splits without public street access. Hedtke moved to recommend denial and Sperling seconded the motion, all members voting in favor, based upon tLe following. 1. No direct access to public street. 2. That the approval would impede orderly development of the area without access to public streets and utilities. 3. That approval would be arbitrary and would create partiality because the other applicaeta have been denied lot splits in the same general area. DAYTON -HUDSON PROPERTY RESOLUTION. A proposed resolution prepared by the City Attorney was submitted to the Planning Commission for review. Upon motion by Liedtke and seconded by Blomquist, all members voted in favor, it was Resolved that the resolution, a copy of which is attached to these minutes, be approved regarding the proposed concept plan for the division of the Dayton -Hudson Development property at the Northeast quadrant of Highway No's. 49 and 55. The resolution recommends that there be no changes of the designated use of the property that was proposed for commercial shopping center purposes. ORDINANCE NO. 16 - SIGN ORDINANCE. A draft of proposed revisions to Ordinance No. 16 was submitted by Member Hedtke. After detailed review of the proposed revisi.: and addition recommendations by staff and Planning Commission members, Hedtke moved to recommend approval of the revised Ordinance dated November 24, 1978. Harriebn seconded the motion and all members voted in favor except Sperling who voted no. Member Sperling inidcated that a simplified ordinance would appear -to be more j 0 Page 8 November 28, 1978 appropriate because of the numerous problems that have arisen regarding variances and exceptions to 'provisions under Ordinance No. 16. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STATUS. Member Hedtke stated his concern about sufficient time for the Planning Commission to review the proposed comprehensive plan prior to its approval according to the schedule. Mr'. Voss seated that meetings will be scheduled throughout 1979 for'review by the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT. Blomquist moved and Harrison seconded the motion, -all members voted in favor, to adjourn at 11:35 p.m. DATED: November 28, 1978. 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