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-3- Mr. Cave indicated no such promise had been made. but at the time he had sold her the home there, he did not believe he would be building on that property, but had since changed his mind. Vern Johnson asked that two letters received from residents in the area be read into the record. Mr. Payne then read the letter dated November 25, 1980, from Harlan B. Jensen, 3082 Evelyn Street, in which Mr. Jensen opposed the proposal based on his under- standing that this would remain an open area and that because of the short back yards of the proposed homes, there may be undesirable buyers in the area, The second letter, dated November 23. 1980. from Robert and Julie Chudek of 3110 Evelyn Street, indicated opposition to the proposal in that they had received assurances from Mr. Cave that the lots across the street belonged to the City and no homes would be built there. Mr. Rukavina asked if the lots were big enough. Mr. Dahlgren indicated that the total size of the lots was, indeed, large enough; however, if the easements line as proposed was considered to be the lot line, the lots would be 7,000 rather than the required 11,000 square feet. He further stated that this would only be a factor when there was water in the ponding area. Mrs. Davis indicated her opposition to the proposal at this time. Mrs. Cushing indicated her concern for the neighbors that had been promised open land in this area. Mr. Rukavina stated that he did not believe the Commission could decide whether promises had not been kept in this regard. George Johnson stated his belief that the addition of homes would add to the neighborhood in that land in that area would receive additional care. Mrs. Dressler indicated she believed the homeowner was responsible for finding out if the claims of the seller were true in regard to properties adjacent to homes sold. Vern Johnson indicated his belief that this would ultimately become an improvement for the neighborhood. Recommendation Mr. Rukavina moved and Mr. George Johnson seconded, that the Commission t~commend approval of the Sam Cave request for approval of preliminary plat and variance to front yard setback at the southwest corner of County Road D and Evelyn Street. with the conditions specified in the letter from Mr. Cave dated November 5, 1980, with the exception that the applicant be required to put the entire ponding area in proper condition and that the Council review the storm sewer charge and the possible change to the vacation of easement; and therefore, the dollar amount reimbursed to the City of Roseville for this vacation. Roll Call. Ayes: Rukavina. Cushing Dressler. George Johnson, Vern Johnson. Nays: None.