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• • • Planning & Zoning Board April 8, 2009 Page 5 Tere O'Connell, 1000 Main Street, stated concern that Mr. Joyer's property would develop into a large development. She said she is the only homeowner in that area and did not want a development near her like the development on 79th Street. She said if there was an option to hook up to sewer she would have liked to. She was concerned that everything around her would become medium density. She said she would not mind a limited number of lots on Mr. Joyer's property, and that she would prefer to see five homes per acre throughout the city. Mr. Smyser responded that due to site and design flexibility, that area is proposed for medium density. Ms. Schlichting added that the properties adjacent to Ms. O'Connell's property include environmental protection areas, as designated by the ' WD which would make large development difficult. Ms. O'Connell stated that she just wanted to express her desire to keep tom area as it is. Board Members commented that the city is required to select areas for medium and high density where they are most suitable, that they are al ys sensitive to neighbors, and that they provide buffers where they can. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to recommend that no changes he made per Ms. O'Connell's requests to the properties at 1000 Main Street and Mr. Joyer's adjacent property. Motion was supported by Mr. Lad • n carried 6 — 0. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to recommend approv., of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, including the actions taken by the Planning & Zoning Board, as well as staffs revisions, comments from .acent jurisdictions, and cityouncil recommendations as listed in the staff report. Mr. strted. Motion carried 6 - 0. Mr.. Laden h ported by a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 9:15 p.m. Motion was galz. Motion carried 6 - 0. Tralle called a ten minute break at 9:15 p.m. The me VI. DISCUSSIO MS A. Seasonal/Interim Commercial Activities at 9:26 p.m. Associate Planner Paul Bengtson presented the staff report. Mr. Bengtson explained that the city was approached by the owner's agent of the former Schwan's site on the southeast corner of Lake Drive and 77th Street with a request to temporarily use the property for a landscape /garden sales center. While this use does not currently fit within city ordinances for this site, the owner's agent requested discussion by the board to consider if an amendment to the ordinance would be supported to allow the DRAFT MINUTES