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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD March 11, 1987 Page Nine Passed by the City Council this day of 1987. M. G. Anderson, City Clerk B. G. Benson, Mayor Ordinance Adding_Ear -th— sheltered Homes as a Conditional Use in R, ER, R1 Districts Mr. Kluegel explained that earth - sheltered homes were discussed some time ago by the Board and the purpose of this amendment would be to allow earth - sheltered homes as a conditional use in R, ER and R1 districts which would allow the P & Z Board to review re- quests to build earth - sheltered homes. Mr. Johnson, City Planner recommended against such action so as not to discriminate against earth = sheltered homes. MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to recommend to Council approval of an ordinance amendment which would allow earth - sheltered homes as a conditional use in R, ER, and R1 districts. Mr. Irwin seconded the motion. On voting on the motion Mr. Prokon and Mr. Irwin voted aye. Mr. Joyer, Ms. Nelson and Mrs. Averbeck voted no. Motion failed. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Comprehensive Plan - Mr. Johnson, with the use of colored maps, showed the changes to the MUSA lines which the City Engineer recom- mended to Council at their last meeting. He also showed the over- all picture of what the City is requesting from Metro Council with regard to future planning for sewer and water lines and storage facilities. Mr. Johnson also suggested that the appropriate changes to the zoning ordinance and the zoning map be ready to be put in place when the City receives approval of the comp plan update from the Metro Council and after necessary approvals by the Council. Mr. Johnson said he would contact Mr. Schumacher for direction as to what work will be done by the City Planner and what would be done at the staff level. Reappointment of Mr. Johnson as City Planner - Mr. Johnson reminded the Board that should the members have any concerns with regard to the planning services provided by Mr. Johnson, he asks that they be communicated in order to help the working relationship. Mr. Cody commented that to date he has no concerns with the quality of service; he appreciates Mr. Johnson's up front presentations. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. by unanimous decision. Aye.