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Planning Commission ML _tes Page 7 He suggested that most of the traffic will be coming from the north. He also felt there would not be a major increase in traffic on Sandhurst from the west. Mr. Dahlgren suggested that an entrance from Lexington near Sandhurst would be dangerous from a traffic standpoint. Recommendation Dressler moved, Matson seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Twin City Federal's request for special use permit and variances to parking setbacks at 2167 Lexington, with the condition that the project be developed in accordance with plans dated 9/5/84. Planning File 1545 - Nazareth Building Association request for rezoning at 2551 Snelling. Presentation Howard Dahlgren indicated the applicant proposes to rezone a portion of the subject property from R-l to B-2 to allow the property to be used for parking for the Knights of Columbus Hall. Mr. Dahlgren indicated the rezoning application includes a dedication of land for right-of-way for an improved intersection at Snelling Avenue. Mr. Lynch, representing the Knights of Columbus, indicated the applicant would agree to dedicate the right-of-way in exchange for not being assessed for the actual roadway construction. Charles Honchell suggested the applicant should petition the City for the roadway. The method of financing the construction could then be worked out between the City and the applicant. Mr. Honchell indicated that at least 20% of the cost of the roadway must be assessed to benefiting property owners in order for the City to be able to sell bonds to finance the project. Recommendation Johnson moved, and Matson seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Nazareth Building Association's request for rezoning from R-1 to B-2 at 2551 Snelling, with the recommendation that the applicant's proposal to dedicate right-of-way for the intersection improvement be accepted by the Council, and that the applicant petition for the roadway improvement with the method of financing to be determined in the future. Roll Call, Ayes: Moeller, Matson, Berry, DeBenedet, Dressler, Johnson and Wiski. Nays: None. Planning File 1546 - Shorewood Corporation request for preliminary plat and variance at 2231 Rice. Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated the Planning Commission and Council have previously approved a rezoning of the subject property to allow the construction of a 61-unit apartment building and a small office building. The applicant now proposes to plat the property into four lots. The applicant has also requested a variance to allow a cornmon access drive.