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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPETEMBER 13, 2023 the natural screening that would be provided by the trees on the site. She provided additional information on the zoning map amendment and Planned Unit Development (PUD) requests as well as zoning compliance. She summarized the City Engineer review and related agency reviews. She stated that the Planning Commission reviewed this item at its August meeting and recommended approval. She asked the City Council to hold the public hearing and consider approval of the requests as presented. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. Mayor Fischer commented that given the location and surrounding property uses he did not see an issue with the request as the neighboring properties would not be impacted. T. Miller asked the comments made by the Maplewood residents that attended the open house meeting. The Community Development Director replied that there were two Maplewood residents that attended who shared their experience living on that road and near the railroad. She stated that the residents did comment on occasional truck traffic and things that should be discussed with residents that want to walk in that area. Mayor Fischer commented that there are a series of engineering reports that will be needed, but recognized they are not yet at that stage in the process. The City Administrator commented that they have had some response to engineering comments, beginning with the lift station that is at or near capacity and upgrades to that station will be needed as part of this project. The Community Development Director summarized the comments received from Ramsey County related to the driveway approach, sign specifications, accessing permitting requirements for the driveway, railroad crossing information, and pedestrian improvements. Gutierrez asked if the site design would allow for an emergency vehicle to turn around. The Community Development Director confirmed that the width of the driveway would support a fire truck and the turnaround was modified to allow for that sized vehicle to turn around as well There were no further comments from the public. Upon motion by Kwapick, seconded by T. Miller, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion adopted. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2023-9-91 ADOPTING ORDINANCE 877 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE 99 COUNTY ROAD B E, PID 072922430003 FROM C-1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO R-3, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 2