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MINi7TES CITY COUNCIL M71RCH 22, 1995 motion was seconded by LaValle. Scalze pointed out that an amendment to the Subdivision Code does not require a public hearing nor review by the Planning Commission. Fahey stated that he would support this amendment if the Zoning Code is also amended to require a simple majority vote for variances. Scalze pointed out that the a public hearing and recommendation from the Planning Commission is necessary for changes to the Zoning Code. Fahey suggested that Little Canada should be consistent with what other cities are doing. Fahey also felt that the amounts of votes for variances under both ordinances should be consistent. Mr. Fahey moved that action on the Subdivision Ordinance be tabled until a recommendation can be obtained from the Planning Commission on both the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. Motion seconded by Morelan. The City Attorney noted that the motion to table would take precedence over the motion to amend the Subdivision Ordinance. Pedersen pointed out that because of an inconsistency in the Subdivision Ordinance, it takes a weighted majority to approve variances even though it appears the intent was for a simple majority. Pedersen suggested that this inconsistency be clarified at this time, and the issue of weighted versus simple majority for both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances be addressed at a later date. LaValle asked why Fahey opposed the clarification of the 5ubdivision Ordinance at this time. Fahey replied that a variance under either ordinance has an equal impact on affected property owners. Morelan felt there was very little difference between the two ordinances, and agreed the issue of the vote should be consistent between the two. Morelan felt there was validity for requiring a weighted majority to 16