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� January 12, 1983 -4- 9) Ziniel - Mr. and Mrs. David Ziniel added a garage to their home at 559 Heinel Drive about 1961. Recently, tlley have converted ha�.f the garage to a work ar�a, and now propose to extend the garage 12 feet toward Heinel Drive. They hirecl a contr�ctor, wro came in to see us (Lowell Tietz).,re�ardin� shoreland aPproval, and possibl� varianc�s. He had be�n told by the buil�.i.ng inspector to proceed with the shoreline approval and vari�nce applications if necessary �rior to beginn�.ng const�uction, He, }aowever, �rcace�ded with �he construction and L•he footings are in, g-Ie star�eci to put up the walls yastarday. BecaucP this garage extends closer to Heinel Drive than the h��uses an either side, we suspect a v�riance will be necessary in thi� case. However, his si.te plan did �noti accurately loczte �he szructures in relationship t.o the property l�ne, so we suggested he do that immedia.tely by survey. In tf�� meantims, the building is red-t�gged. We were somewhat concerned that he proceed�d purposely wit}tout a building permit, when he had discussed tliese need� with Gordie on two previous occasions. At least one of tlie neighUors was concerned, and had called City 1-lall inquiri.ng about the possible needs for a varian ce before the construction. We an*_icipate i�ir. Tietz will return with an accurate site pl.an at �vhicll time appropriate action tivill be determined. 10) Bruce - 475-2622. Jim Bruce is the son of t}ie Bruce 1-iomebuilding � Corporation which operateci many years in the rlinnetonka area. He proposes to purchase the Peterson property (west of Gluek Larie) 1nd devel�p high-quality housing units, whicl� may include single- family, cli��L:c, �w.-•:� some form of townhouses. We discussed the land use plan in the area and zoning and dAr�e lopment r�c}Lti.��me.nts , 6Ve suggested }ie work closely wi�Ch the neighbors in the process of preplring a�lan, and that Provision b� made for egress from Gluek Lane througti the Peterson property as we }lave discussed for many years. The Petersons are in Texas for the winter, and may make an arrangement witll bir. �ruc� for the ultimate development of the land. 11) ' Roberts - 631-9113. Steve Roberts and Clifi Luncl were in t� discuss the 12.4 acres of residential land they own nortlt of South Owasso Boulevaz•d, a�id westcrly of Owasso Qoulevard. Due to existing ponds and the ownersliip pa�tern to the land, this praperty has some access problems. Noting tlie scllool property whicll is contiguous to the southwest is proposed for ultimate medium density development. We suggested t�iat rat}ier than try to force single-family houses into this 12-acre area that it might be more ap�ropriate to use the PUD approach and spread the density in some form of townhouses, thereby preserving the very attractive ponding area on tlie site, and reducing tlle necessi�y for extensive construction of puUlic streets throu�h the property, ti9e also agreed that tile acquisition of A1 Gravels' father's property just ta tlle soutll of theix land would be very desirable; and then p�rhaps some form of life estate could be worked c�ut, depending on tlle needs of � the �andowners. It appeared t}iis property could be better developed with a more imaginative solutiotz than simple single-family lots on a PUD basis, but not necessarily at a significantly higher density. We discussed some examples of the type af development we are suggesting, some of which are being dnne by the Hi.nder people in the 5horeview area, which include townhouses with underground garages,