HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-04-25 Special Minutesj/-7 ATTEST:
April 25, 1966
The special called meeting of council was called to order by the Mayor,
John B. Strander at 8:00 P.M. Councilmen present were Stan Minkler,
E.W. Ives, Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner and Robert B. Anderson.
The purpose of this meeting was to hold Public Hearing in regard to
zoning changes
No. 1 request for rezone was from Vince Varacalli porperty, this property
to be rezoned from R -3 to R -4. Mr. Vince Varacalli of 620 S.W. 149th street
spoke in behalf of the rezone stating that construction was already in pro-
gress for the R -3 section but that if the property would be rezoned to R -4
it would accomadate high rise apartments on the brink of the hill.
Mr. Wynn Anderson spoke against this rezone Mr. Anderson was the spokesman
for the petitioners against this rezone, presenting council with a signed
petition from property owners in the area. Mr. Minkler stated that all
zoning should be frozen until our land use map can be withdrawn, which would
possibly mean a delay of 60 to 90 days.
Mr. Robert B. Anderson moved that the comprehensive Land Use map be amended
to show this request, that the land be rezoned subject to water mains, streets
upgarded as the need be.
Mr. George Dreww of 15547 -65th Street spoke in regard to the rezone stating
that the purpose would be underminded, also speaking against the rezone was
Mr. M.E. Simonds of 15460 -65th Mr. Varacalli speaking again for the rezone
request stated that an g water line is already in and that improvements are
being made on the property, and that the property accross the street is already
zoned apartments. Mr. Tsao spoke in regard to the Lundberg property.
At this point Mr. Bowen made a motion that all 3 public hearings be heard be-
fore taking a vote, seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. Mr. Minkler questioned
the developers as to the width of the streets and the cost df water and soforth
at which the dleveloper stated that they would pay their share
The public hearing in this regard was closed.
No 2 request for rezone came from Mezistrano Gamel owners and developers of
the Lundberg property. the rezone request was to change the zoning from R -1 to
R -4 Mr. Tsao speaking in favor of this rezone sated that they would build a
2i million dollar project with about 175 units Mr Drew spoke against this
rezone request for the same reasons as above. Mr. Wynn Anderson stated that
the above mentioned petition filed with council covered this rezone request
too. Mr. Mettler questioned the amount of acreage involved, which is 10
acres sr thereabout. Air. Anderson moved that this public hearing be closed
seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
No 3 request for rezone came from Mr. Williams this fequest was to change
the zoning from R -1 to R -4 Mr. Johanson of 6425 -65th Street pointed out
that access to this property would prove to be a problem. Mr. Wynn Anderson
stated that the above mentioned petition placed on file with council covered
this rezone request also. Mr. Robert B. Anderson pointed out on the map
that if a road would be put in it would take care of the traffic problem.
Mr. Drew stated that the biggest problem is access and egress to the property
property use is inconsistent and out of phase time wise for orderly develop-
ment. Mr. Anderson moved that this public hearing be closed, seconded by Mr.
Bowen and carried.
Mayor Strander called for a vote on the Varacalli request for rezone. Mr. Bowen
moved that council deny the request for rezone, seconded by Mr. Minkler and 'c`
carried with Mr. Anderson voting no.
Mayor Strander called for a vote on the Mezistrano rezone request. Mr. Anderson's
zwilmwm motion that the Comprehensive Land use map be amended, to include this
property died for lack of a second. Mr. Minkler moved that council deny this
rezone request seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. with Mr. Anderson voting no.
Mayor Strander called for a vote on the Williams request for rezone. Mr. Bowen
moved that council deny the request for rezone,seconded by Mr. Minklr and carried
with Mr. Anderson voting no. There being no further business for discussion
the meeting was adjourned.
CLERK
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