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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA ZONING AMENDMENTS AND CONDITIONAL (SPECIAL) USE PERMITS TIME SCHEDULE AND REVIEW PROCESS A. The applicant files a request with accompanying fee at least ten (10) days prior to the next regular Planning Commission meeting at which the request k to be considered. B. Where appropriate, the City Clerk and appropriate staff will meet with the applicant to discuss the request and related information. C. The City Clerk forwards the request and supportive information to the Planning Commission no later than seven (7) days prior to the meeting date at which the matter is to be discussed. D. The Planning Commission acknowledges filing and receipt of application; begins preliminary review of the request and evaluates whether any technical response or investigation is required from staff, other City bodies or state and county agencies. When all required information is found to be provided, the Commission shall establish a date for formal public hearing of the request. E. If necessary, the staff and commissions, etc. mentioned above review the request and forward a written recommendation back to the Planning Commission at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing. F. The Planning Commission holds a public hearing (if all required information has been submitted), evaluates the recommendations of the staff, commissions and concerned agencies in conjunction with public comment. G. A recomendation is required within ninety (90) days following the meeting date at which the request was first considered. H. The City Council reviews all written recommendations and carefully evaluates the Planning Commission recommendations. The City Council holds a second public hearing on zoning amendments and has the option of holding a public hearing on conditional use permits. A decision for approval /denial is made if all information necessary for a determination is available. I. Should the Council's decision be a reversal of the Planning Commission recom- mendation, the request shall be referred back to the Commission with an explanation as to the basis for the Council's decision. The Commission will then re- evaluate the matter at their next regular meeting. If appropriate, the Commission will respond again to the Council on the request.