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Page 2 Planning and Zoning Commission November 14, 1979' Mr. Short noted the low to moderate income housing is usually tied to sewered districts because of the opportunity for multi family dwelling construction. Usually. some of the multi family dwellings are subsidized by state or federal money. Mr. Heath said that generally you would like commercial development nearby'so that it would be'within walking distance of these units. Mr. Short continued on with Policy review. Mr. Shout continued on with the'Implementation Program and explained each item. Mr: Short'asked'for discussion'the item to reduce lot sizes from 11,250 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. At this point on — site septic systems were discussed with respect to one acre Tots and Mayor Karth said the City Engineer said a workable 40 year septic system could be contained on a Z acre lot if con- structed properly. Mr. Short noted that the City does not appear to have a planned unit Ordinance. Mr. Gourley said there is only a zoning classification for this type of development. Mr. Short recommended the City adopt a.planned unit development ordinance. W. Heath asked what is this ? Mr. Short ex- plained it is an ordinance that wili allow -for variation for planned unit development along with some commercial development. Mr. ,Gourley asked if Mr. Short would bring out some model ordinances. Mr. Short said yes. Mr. Gourley said Centennia'I Green west of Sunset Avenue is a planned unit deve- lopment.' Mr. Short said Jothan and The Preserve south of the cities are planned unit developments and ther is a planned unit development pro- posed for south of County Road "j" and west of Highway 49 adjacent to Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher asked for a definition of a multifamily unit? Mr. Short said anything larger than a duplex. Mr. Gourley asked where do we go from here. Mr.Short said we have to , review official controls and make recommendations on how they should be changed (ordinance, zoning regulation, subdivision ordinances, etc.) A capital improvements program will also be needed (parks, sewers, roads, fire trucks, etc.) Also how will these improvements be financied? He ,:r further esplained the five year capital improvement plan concept and said this will probably require maybe two extra meetings. A meeting schedule was discussed. Mr. Short said Metro Council has an additional $667,000 to administer to help communities continue their planning effort tin 1980 and 1981. It has not been determined how this will be distributed. Mr. Short explained how planning funding was distributed by Metro Council Since Mr. Schumacher was not familiar with Metro funding this esplanation was primarily for his information. It was decided to check with Mr. Mclean, Mr. Volk and Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald to set up the capital improvements meeting. Mr. Schumacher will contact Mr. McLean. Mr. Gourley noted the next regular meeting is November 21, 1979. Mr. Doocy moved to adjourn and Mrs. Schwankl seconded the motion. Aye.