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Mounds View Planning Commission June 19, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the request of the applicant for a rezone of 66 lots within the Red Oak Estates No. 3 Subdivision from R-1 single-family residential to R-3 medium density residential. He then indicated that the first meeting concerning this matter took place on June 5, 2002 and there was considerable resident input. He further indicated that of those residents speaking out against the rezoning the main concern was for flooding in the area due to already existing water issues that they did not want to have made any worse. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that Staff feels that the introduction of townhomes along Greenwood Drive would not be appropriate because it is a single-family residential neighborhood. Community Development Director Ericson explained that the Planning Commission is an advisory body to Council and noted the Commission is charged with making a recommendation based on information provided by Staff, the applicant, and input from the community. He then said it is a difficult task and noted the City Council, on numerous occasions, has said they are appreciative of the work the Commission does. Community Development Director Ericson explained that with rezoning requests two things are to be looked at. The first is to review the Comprehensive Plan and determine whether or not the request is consistent with the Plan. The Second is to look at the potential adverse effects on the neighborhood and determine whether the use will fit where it is intended. He then said that the tricky part is to allow for development that does not negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood. Community Development Director Ericson explained that the property in question has always been zoned R-1 and there was never any rezoning. He then noted that townhomes were allowed previously in an R-1 district with a special use permit but the Code was changed and that is no longer the case. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that, at the last meeting, Staff had indicated that they felt an R-3 designation on the lots fronting H2 would not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. And, given the high density residential across the street, Staff is of the opinion that it would not be inconsistent. He then said that any construction would be contingent upon all outside agency approvals and required permits including any wetland zoning district requirements. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that Staff had drafted two resolutions for consideration. They are both Resolution 699, the first version recommends denial of all 66 lots. The second version would recommend denial of lots 1 – 34 based upon the potentially extensive adverse effects to the neighborhood and inconsistencies with the Comprehensive Plan and approval for Lots 35-52 and Lots 59-72 contingent upon all applicable and current building and zoning codes and wetland regulations being met and satisfied.