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Richard Rodich, 1341 Idaho, came to the podium to introduce himself. He is the new member <br />of the Planning Commission; his appointment will take effect at the June meeting. <br />• As there were no other individuals wishing to speak to the Commission, the public hearing <br />was closed. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Commissioner Ryan said that he also has some questions about the wording and outlined his <br />concerns. Other Commissioners voiced similar concerns; a discussion followed. It was <br />moved and seconded that this item be continued to the June meeting. Motion passed. <br />INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: <br />Councilmember Lindstrom informed the Commission that the Council has chosen a <br />codification firm to undertake the recodification of the Falcon Heights City Code. Ms. Jones <br />added that Municipal Code Corporation is the chosen company and that the whole code will <br />be reviewed, not just the zoning chapter. The final product will be in electronic form that will <br />be searchable, and it will be available on the web. The project is expected to take about a <br />year. Lindstrom commented that it will be great for citizens to have direct access to the <br />document. <br />• Commissioner Lageson encouraged City residents to consider biking to work during the good <br />weather this spring and summer, or to use other alternate transportation. It is healthy and will <br />help the environment. Mr. Lageson bikes from his home to downtown St. Paul via Maryland. <br />He said quite a few people bike to either Minneapolis or St. Paul downtown to work. <br />Commissioner Lukermann asked whether the proposed code amendment discussed earlier <br />would have any impact on properties such as 1871 Larpenteur and whether a PUD would still <br />be needed. Administrator Worthington answered that a PUD gives the City a bit more <br />flexibility and allows some relaxation of zoning provisions on a particular site. It does require <br />rezoning. The City Code does contain an ordinance that lays out the procedure and conditions <br />for a PUD. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. <br />Respectfu~ll/Jy submitted, <br />~~d~~~t~i ~ j~~tPQ . . <br />Deborah Jones, Staff Liaison <br />• <br />City of Falcon Heights -Planning Commission Meeting of May 24, 2005 -Page 2 of 2 <br />