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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD January 14, 1987 Page Three MOTION: Mr. Cody moved to recommend to Council approval of the application #86 -44, dated 12/10/86 from John Blomquist for a replat from Arbor Lake to Otter Bay, as described within the application, subject to resolution of the following issues: 1) satisfaction of park dedication, 2) setbacks and frontages for each lot be determined per ordinance requirements and shown on the plat drawing, 3) applicant accept the "island" cul -de -sac recommendation, 4) jurisdiction of County Road J be determined and plans for improvement arranged, 5) RCWD review and approve the proposed replat, 6) soil tests and ele- vations reviewed and approved by Building Official, and, 7) drainage plan be reviewed and approved by City Engineer. Mrs. Nelson seconded the motion which carried with Mr. McLean voting no. ROSS' CORNER LIQUOR - REZONE AND SITE AND BUILDING PLAN Background on this issue: P & Z Board, at their 12/86 meeting con- sidered this issue and a text amendment which would allow the plans of Ross' Corner Liquor. The City Planner, at that meeting, offered to work with the City Attorney and Council to arrive at a better vehicle with which to resolve the problems presented. The City Planner was asked to draft an amendment to the ordinance which would create a new zoning classification with setback requirements and parking requirements appropriate for the proposed site and building plan. This amendment was drafted, considered by the Council on 1/12/87, given its first reading by the Council, and referred to the P & Z Board for their review and recommendations. The consensus of the Board was that the Council originated this amend- ment without following the administrative procedures as outlined in Section 5, Subd. 3 (1 - 9) of the Zoning Ordinance, wherein it is noted that the P & Z Board review the amendment and make recommenda- tion to the Council. Because the Council originated the amendment and has already given it a first reading, the Board felt that it would be "rubber stamped" regardless of the recommendations of the P & Z Board. When asked to comment, Mr. Johnson said that he would not comment on the administrative procedure used, but he did state that from a planning standpoint the "Central Business" district which would be created by the amendment is similar to what is used in other communities and that it would be beneficial for the City to create this district not only for the Ross' Corner Liquor business but also for future commercial growth within the City. Mr. Cody said he would abstain from further consideration of the amendment because he was adverse to the procedures taken in this situation. Mr. Bisel said that the Council took their actions in the interest of time and genuinely requests the P & Z's review of the amendment and is requesting a recommendation.