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-2- also be permitted to move the sign 2 feet from the west property line. Recommendation Mr. Pope Moved and Mr. Edlund Seconded, that the Commission recommend approval of Fridholm'! request for sign variance with the following stipulations: l. That the sign be placed a minimum of 15 feet back from the street right-of-way and at least 2 feet from the west property line. Roll Call, Ayes: Johnson, Demos, Pope, Edlund and Membrez. Nays: None. Planning File 592-70 - Richard Coverdale request for rezoning from R-I to R-2 at 1760 North Hamline Avenue Presentation Mr. Coverdale stated that if the rezoning were granted he planned to construct duplexes on the property. He indicated, due to the soil conditions, pilings would be necessary and, therefore, the cost of development would prohibit construction of single family dwellings. Discussion Mrs. Demos indicated that since the property had recently been filled and pilings were requ: that perhaps development should not be permitted until the fill has had a chance to settle. Mr. Johnson questioned the need to rezone seven lots since the applicant was only planning, present, to build on the four lots fronting on Hamline Avenue. Mr. Pope expressed concern over the physical design of the proposed duplexes. Mr. Edlund felt the area was the right place for duplexes of a high quality design. Recanmendation Mr. Pope Moved and Mr. Edlund SecondedQ that the Coverdale request for rezoning from R-I to R-2 be laid over until the Village ordinance can be revised to require a special use permit for construction of duplexes or double bungelows, thereby providing control, by the Plannine Commission and Council, of the physical design of the home. Midwest Planning wil provide the necessary information for revising the ordinance. Roll Call, Ayes: Johnson, Demos, Pope, Edlund and Membrez. Nays: None. Planning File 593-70 - Maurice Mandel, Inc. request for rezoning from R-I to R-3A and Special Use Permit at 210 South McCarrons Blvd. Discussion Mr. Membrez presented a letter from Cottle-Hermann, Architects, requesting that the hearing be deferred until the next scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission. The delay was requested because the survey of the site was not completed in time to prepare the proposed site plans. Mr. Membrez felt the Commission should grant the request. Recommendation Mr. Pope Moved and Mr. Edlund Seconded. that the Maurice Mandel request for rezoning and special use permit be laid over until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Roll Call, Ayes: Johnson, Demos, Pope, Edlund and Membrez. Nays: None.