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<br /> I (~~ <br /> ~. IN ADDITION, THE GRANTING OF SUCH CHANGES WOULD: <br /> I . Create a loss of property value <br /> I . Have a negative impact on buildability <br /> . Be contrary to the Comprehensive Plan and Code which call for a 75' setback <br /> I (the parking lot was constructed with a 9' setback) <br /> I . Set a precedent for other organizations to come in expecting the same variances <br /> . Reduce or negate the value of portions of the Comprehensive Plan, Code, and Zoning <br /> I Ordinances <br /> I . Call into question the role of a quasi-governmental organization, LJVFD, as an <br /> organization which did not know!comply with City-mandated procedures and <br /> processes under which it operates. LJVFD receives tax dollars to provide services. As <br /> I a quasi-governmental agency, should the City expect them to set an example? <br /> . Reduce the value of an unsolicited offer and expressions of interest 1 have received <br /> .. for the land from Arden Hills residents, developers, and Realtors <br /> 1 . Diminish property values of abutting and nearby property owners <br /> . Reduce my ability to improve my abutting property <br /> 1 <br /> . Send a signal that it is OK to ignore City Ordinances, thereby creating a precedent <br /> I regarding the strength and ability of the Planning Commission to uphold the City's <br /> City's codes, ordinances, and Comprehensive Plan <br /> I . Suggest that large sums of city monies can be spent without explicit city knowledge, <br /> without accountability, without requiring alternatives to be adequately addressed, <br /> I without exploring other options, and perhaps without seeking competitive bids <br /> . Infer LJVFD was presented with a blank check to spend <br /> I <br /> . Call into question provisions of Minnesota State Statute 462.357 on Planning and <br /> I Zoning variance <br /> ~ <br /> I Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting, September 4, 1996, page 7 <br /> - <br />