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Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2011 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES The B oard wondered why it would be co nsidered acceptable for a multi -family residence to be located next to a business rather than a single -family residence, pointing out that the rights should be the same for residents. Mr. Witham responded that he was of the understanding that planning inc luded transitioning between different land use zones. His understanding was that a single - family zone is not usually located next to a general business zone. This concluded the discussion for the Oppidan concept plan . B. CONTINUED P UBLIC HEARING to co nsider Amending Section 6 of the Zoning Ordinance which includes requirements for residential zoning districts Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 8 :45 p.m. City Planner, Jeff Smyser, presented the staff report. Board members spent some t ime discussing with staff the requirements for dwelling unit size in different zones. Staff agreed to consider draft language for garage sizes in the R -2 zone to bring to the next board meeting. There was no one present to speak on the hearing . Mr. P o galz made a MOTION to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting at 9 :38 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. H yden . Motion carried 6 - 0. C. P UBLIC HEARING to consider Amending Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance which includes requirements for business d istricts Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 9 :38 p.m. City Planner, Jeff Smyser, presented the staff report. Staff explained the concept behind the proposed creation of a new zoning district in order to clean up certain properties in the city. There was no one present to speak on the hearing . Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting at 9 :56 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson . Motion carried 6 - 0.