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Mounds View Planning Commission January 5, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 15 action could be decided during the next several weeks, and if this can be accomplished in a lesser amount of time, staff would certainly attempt to do so. Commissioner Johnson advised that they could postpone the matter for another two weeks if there was substantial input at the formal public hearing on February 9, however, if there were not, there would be no need to delay the matter. Planning Associate Ericson stated he would inform Community Development Director Jopke in this regard. Commissioner Kaden inquired if there would be some notification to property owners, particularly those located along Highway 10, where the zoning will change, either on their property or the property adjacent to it. Planning Associate Ericson advised the Comprehensive Plan does not contemplate any rezoning of property. He explained that there might be a redistricting or re-designation of some properties, however, this would not require a rezoning at this point. Chairperson Peterson indicated that although there may not be a legal requirement for notification, it would be wise to invite everyone who may be affected, in order to clarify the difference between the Comprehensive Plan designation and the actual zoning, as well as what could potentially occur in the future. Commissioner Johnson pointed out that there was already some confusion in this regard. Chairperson Peterson explained that the residents should be aware that the City does not intend to do something to them. He explained that this is planned process, whereby if something were to occur, and only by market forces, the results would be beneficial for both the City, and the residents affected. Commissioner Johnson pointed out that this information would be for the benefit of the landowners along Highway 10, who might have concerns that the City desires to take their valuable land, which they have owned for many years. Commissioner Kaden added that these are valid concerns, in that this has occurred in other cities. Commissioner Hegland stated that the City hould clarify that this is not the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, but rather, it is a plan for future development, if future development is to occur. He explained that it does not alter any existing property rights, and this should be communicated. Chairperson Peterson inquired if the decision to schedule the Informational Community Forum or the formal public hearing, or both, would be determined during the next two Study Sessions.