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MINi7TES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 22, 1995 developing the site. Mr. Pedersen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 95-3-87 - ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF THE EHLERS/MAXFIELD/HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP FOR CREATION OF A DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR THE RICE STREET/LITTLE CANADA ROAD CORRIDOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Pedersen, LaValle, Fahey, Morelan, Scalze. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. RECESS At this point in the meeting, 8:30 P.M., Council took a short recess. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 P.M. VOTES TO Fahey pointed out that according to the survey APPROVE conducted by City staff, all the cities surveyed VARIANCES require a simple majority to pass variances to both their Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance, with the exception of Falcon Heights. Fahey pointed out the discussion at the last meeting about the conflicting language in the Subdivision Ordinance with regard to the need for a simple or weighted majority in passing a variance. The City's Zoning Code requires a weighted majority in order to pass a variance. The City Attorney affirmed that there is inconsistent language in the Subdivision Ordinance with regard to the vote required to pass a variance. Fahey recommended that a simple majority be required for approval of variances to both the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. Fahey felt that there were adequate standards which must be met in both ordinances to apply variances requests against. Fahey felt that Little Canada should be in conformity with what the surrounding cities are doing and felt variance requests would be handled more expeditiously if a majority vote were required. Pedersen asked if the City was required to have the same vote requirement for both ordinances. The City Planner stated that he was not aware of any 12