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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 The City Administrator noted the workshop that is planned for October 24`x' to review proposed Zoning Code amendments. He suggested that the topics of large lot zones, cul-de-sac length, tree preservation, and environmental issues should be discussed at that workshop. Keis stated that his concern is with 6,000 square foot homes on 10,000 square foot lots. The Planner indicated that the City can limit lot coverage, but noted that the result is smaller homes. The City Attorney noted that the Dayspring Development litigation resulted in a complete dissection of the Little Canada Subdivision Code. The Attorney noted that the City's Code must be specific in order for the court to uphold a City Council action. While individual Council Members can have personal objections to a development, the courts will not uphold actions based on personal objections. The Attorney indicated that if the Council's decision is to deny the Richie Plat, specific Code provisions will have to be identified as findings of fact to support that denial. If one of the reasons for denial is that the area is environmentally sensitive, then that must be defined. McGraw noted that whatever Codes are in place at the time a developer applies for a plat are the Codes that must be complied with. Therefore, creating a zoning district with larger lots would not apply to the Richie Plat presented this evening. McGraw also commented that to say the development is out of character with the neighborhood was not valid, in his opinion, given that many of the houses and lots in that area have been there for the past 40 years or longer. McGraw pointed out that any development in this area will change the footprint of the neighborhood. ZONING Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CODE WORKSHOP RESOLUTION NO. 2007-9-242 -CALLING FOR A WORKSHOP MEETING MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2007AT 5:30 P.M. TO REVIEW PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTSAS WELL AS THE CONCEPT REVIEW PROCESS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ADOPTION The City Administrator noted a presentation that was made to the Ramsey OF County League of Local Governments relative to the adoption of financial 23