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Mounds View Planning Commission November 16, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ MOTION/SECOND: Hegland/Zwirn. To approve the Minutes of the October 5, 2005 regular Planning Commission meetings as slightly amended. Ayes –7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Case ZC2005-002. Consideration of a Rezoning Request From R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Single & Two Family Residential Planning Associate Heller reviewed the staff report indicating the applicant, JoAnn Colleen, 2617 County Road I, is requesting to rezone her property from R-1, Single Family Residential, to R-2, Single and Two-Family Residential. The applicant previously constructed an expansion to her home to provide additional living space for family members; however, the scope of work was modified after plan approval, which resulted in the construction of an additional dwelling unit. After code violation notification, the applicant applied for the rezoning. Planning Associate Heller stated according to City Code, in order to approve a rezoning request, it must be determined that the zoning designation would be consistent with the City’s comp plan and would not be detrimental to the neighborhood or adversely affect any adjoining properties. The request is inconsistent with the comp plan; however, there are existing twin homes within a block of the subject property. Introduction of a more intensive zoning on this property may not be inappropriate given the surrounding land uses. The property owner resides in the main home and plans to use the second unit above the garage as a rental unit. Planning Associate Heller noted this is a public hearing. She requested the Planning Commission consider the testimony and feedback and either recommend approval or denial of the rezoning request. Commissioner Miller asked if there was a change in the comp plan. She also asked about parking. Planning Associate Heller replied they sent out public hearing notices and received one vocal opposition by a resident. She added there has been concern in the past about the number of vehicles on the property, but they have a decent size driveway so there should be no street parking needed. The comp plan, she indicated, would need to be amended. Chair Stevenson asked about expansion of the driveway. Planning Associate Heller replied she does not believe it will be expanded. Commissioner Hegland asked if rezoning could affect the ability for them to change parking in the future. Planning Associate Heller replied no.