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Mounds View City Council May 13, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 18 D. Resolution 5763, a Resolution to Consider Approval of a Development Review for a Six-Unit Multi-Family Facility at 7746 Silver Lake Road. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the proposal for Council and indicated that Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the project. He then read the stipulations contained in the Resolution. Council Member Stigney asked whether the parcel had always been zoned R-3. Director Ericson indicated that 20 years ago a minor subdivision and rezoning were approved for this parcel. Council Member Stigney asked whether Council would have any justification to deny the development review request. Director Ericson indicated Council could deny approval if the proposed development did not meet the Code requirements or would be out of place on the property. He then indicated that, in this case, all code requirements have been met with the proposal. Council Member Stigney commented that this could become Section 8 housing and he does not support it because the City has enough rental housing. Director Ericson pointed out that the piece of property to the south had been requested to be rezoned and the Planning Commission denied that request in an effort to limit rental housing in the City. He also noted the applicant does not intend this property to be a low rent property. Council Member Marty indicated the City has a history with this property owner and has had no problems with him. He further noted that the applicant has complied with every request of Staff in an effort to form a good relationship with the City. Council Member Quick asked by what means or by what authority the Council would have to rezone any R-3 parcels. Director Ericson indicated that the zoning would need to be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Quick commented that, if the City wanted to rezone those R-3 parcels the City would need to amend its Comprehensive Plan and then rezone those properties. He further noted that he is not in favor of any more rental housing either but this cannot just be done there is a process to go through. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5763, a Resolution to Approve a Development Review for a Six-Unit, Multi-Family Facility at 7746 Silver Lake Road.