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-2- Mr. V, Johnson commented that the Commission is again faced with the age old problem of rezoning and not being assured that the property would be developed as proposed if something should happen to Mr. Reinhardt, Mr, Reinhardt indicated he could assure the Commission that the building would be constructed as proposed, Recommendation Mr. G, Johnson Moved, and Mr, Membrez Seconded, that the Commission recommend approval of Kenneth Reinhardt's request for rezoning from R-l to R-3A at 2395 North Dale Street and that 10 feet of additional right-of-way be dedicated on Dale Street and that the possibility of additional right-of-way needs on County Road B-2 be investigated by the staff. Roll Call, Ayes: G, Johnson, V, Johnson, Kellett, Membrez, Durgin and Grauel, Nays: None, Planning File 848 - Country Kitchen's request for rezoning from R-l to B-2 at 2257 Rice Street Presentation Mr, Richard Ozment, Route 1, Rosemount, Minnesota, represented Country Kitchen, He indicated they are purchasing approximately a four acre tract contingent on obtaining the rezoning of an .8 acre parcel for the construction of a Country Kitchen on Rice Street, He stated that they have no plans for the remainder of the property which extends to the west of the proposed restaurant location and that they had to buy the whole parcel. Discussion Mr, Grauel asked where the applicant would gain access for the remainder of the property to the west. Mr, Ozment indicated there exists a 30 foot easement on the south side of the property which could be used, Mr, Membrez expressed concern about the property to the west and what is proposed for development, Mr, Honchell inquired as to what the elevations of the driveway at Rice Street would be and how much cutting the applicant intended. Mr. Ozment indicated that he did not know the exact figures, Mr, Grauel stated that the applicant should be aware from the comment made, that there was a deep concern on behalf of the Planning Commission on how the property to the west would eventually be developed. Mr, Richard Motor, 162 Minnesota Avenue indicated that he had built his home in 1956 and purposefully put his living room on the second floor so that he could enjoy the view from the back of his property, He stated that if this proposal were constructed that he would be looking right into the rubbish dumpsters. He expressed concern that if the Country Kitchen were built, the value of his home would certainly be decreased, He asked that the Planning Commission carefully consider the application and attempt to see his point of view, Mr. Vern Johnson indicated that he would like to see the applicant attempt to develop a proposal for the entire parcel of property. He stated that if the Commission were to vote tonight he would be inclined to vote against the proposal as it stands, Mr, Grauel commented that he was concerned about the elevation of the proposed building and the elevation of the driveway in relationship to Rice Street, He stated that ideally it would be nice to include the property to the west and also the property to the south in an overall development plan, but at this point it is very indefinite when the property on the south would become available. Mr, Dahlgren stated that part of the property which the applicant owns to the west of the proposed restaurant site is zoned B-l, He commented that perhaps the applicant could