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Teague introduced Randy Manning of PDQ. Schiferl asked Manning if PDQ was trying to buy the property from the adjacent property owners. Manning responded affirmatively. Jim Shelton, the past CEO of PDQ, contacted both the adjoining property owners. The apartment owner owns all the property on the west side and part of the property behind PDQ. Shelton has since retired. Manning stated he had not had a chance to contact these property owners, but will work toward acquiring this property. Negotiations have been proceeding for the past three or four months with those property owners. Schiferl asked if Manning was confident PDQ can purchase the property. Manning responded affirmatively, but he had not personally spoken with the property owners. Baker stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on the issue. No one responded. PH. Motion by Livingston, seconded by Schopf, 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion TO CLOSE THE UBLIC EARING Carried. Baker asked if the Code defines the setback as the building and the parking. Teague responded affirmatively. Schiferl asked how long had the easement been in place. Manning said the records showed the easement has existed for a long time. S Motion by Baker, seconded by Livingston, TO ADOPT THE TAFF RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDING VN-320. APPROVAL OF SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS Schiferl stated he was not comfortable with variances, but would vote for approval. Zisla stated the criteria for a variance is that, unless a variance is granted, the owner cannot make reasonable use of his property. The redevelopment of this property may be a reasonable use. In the concept review, the applicant stated that the project cannot be done without the variance. Baker called for a vote on the motion. 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. Larson asked Manning to submit a copy of the easement when PDQ comes before the City Council on the 22nd. Livingston stated the applicant is redeveloping the site, but the building would be smaller than the original building. The overall project will improve the site. Baker asked if the applicant had agreed to the landscaping changes. Manning answered affirmatively. LP-345 Motion by Baker, seconded by Livingston, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SUBJECT TO . 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. CONDITIONS General Business Site Plan Review - US West Teague reviewed the Planning Report on a revised landscape plan for the US West facility on Cleveland Avenue. Teague introduced Pat Conlin of US West. Baker asked about No. 4 in the recommendation, “The remaining landscaping shall be installed per the submitted Landscape Plan.” Baker asked if the recommendation means the new landscape plan and not the one the Planning Commission received earlier. Teague responded affirmatively. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1998\09-16-98.WPD