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-5- it would be right in her back yard and that she didn't like the idea of a Lodge in that location. Mr. Okerman indicated that the Lodge was attempting to keep as many existing t~ees as possible. Mr. Jim Daire, 2456 Hamline, stated that he was opposed to the proposal for the following reasons: 1) on a religious basis 2) because the aesthetics of the building are not in keeping with the neighborhood 3) the value of the property as a botany study area for Ramsey High School would be diminished. 4) the environmental disturbance in the area created by the new facility. The water runoff in the area would no longer be absorbed into the ground but would have to be piped to the lake. The lake is already filling with sand from County Road B-2. He concluded that he would advocate the purchase of the property by the City to be- come part of Willow Park. Mr. Vern May indicated that he opposed the project. He stated that if the Lodge were constructed, then other properties in the area would also be rezoned or changed in usage. Mr. Okerman indicated that as soon as permission were granted, the Lodge intended to construct the building and that financing was not a problem. Mr. John Robinson stated that the Lodge has the cash on hand to buy the land and to build the Lodge with no other financing needed. Mr. Membrez indicated he is disturbed by the fact that the property is surrounded by residential use. Mr. V. Johnson stated that in as much as the property is zoned R-1 and there are many homes in the area, combined with the fact that it has not been demonstrated that homes could not be built on the property in question, that he would oppose the application. Mr. Kellett indicated that he would support denial based on the proximity of the facility to the four houses which are located on small lots in the area. He stated that the large scale of the facility would over-whelm the houses. Recommendation Mr. V. Johnson moved and Mrs. Cushing seconded that the Commission recommend denial of Tusler Lodge request for rezoning from R-1 to R-3A, special use permit, division of lot and conditional use permit at 1321 County Road B-2. Roll Call, Ayes: V. Johnson, Kellett, Membrez, Cushing, and G. Johnson. Nays: None. Abstain: Grauel. Planning File 884 - PIK Terminal request for rezoning from 1-1 to 1-2, special use permit, vacation of right-of-way, and conditional use permit at 2690 Prior Avenue Presentation Mr. Eugene Pikoski represented PIK Terminal and Hyman Freightways. He stated that Hyman has been at its present location for just over ten years. Mr. Pikoski stated that Hyman could live with not vacating Iona Lane and Mt. Ridge Road south of Iona Lane but that vacation of Mt. Ridge Road north of Iona Lane was vital to the overall concept and without that vacation, the project would probably not be possible. He stated the Hyman was not opposed to the closing of County Road C-2 across the lake,