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Mounds View City Council July 8, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 4 • Mayor Sonterre asked if it was necessary to have two separate contracts with Will Kill, one for the Community Center and one for City Hall. Public Works Director Lee indicated there would need to be two completely separate contracts and noted there would be no cost savings to the City to have one contract. Ayes - 4 Nays -1(Stigney) Motion carried. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing to Consider the Martin Harstad Request to Rezone 66 Lots within the Red Oak Estates No. 3 Subdivision from R-1, Single Family Residential, to R-3 Medium Density Residential. Mayor Sonterre opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed his staff report with Council and provided Council with a history of the property in question. Director Ericson indicated that Martin Harstad, representing Keith Harstad had requested rezoning of the lots originally platted in 1974. Director Ericson indicated the lots were originally platted in 1974 and at that time the applicant received a special use permit to construct townhomes in an R-1 district. Director Ericson indicated that in 1977 the City's zoning code underwent a revision and, while the zoning did not change, townhomes were no longer allowed in an R-1 district. Director Ericson indicated that in 1983 the Harstads had applied for a rezoning to R-3 to continue with construction but that request was denied. Director Ericson indicated the Harstads had applied for building permits in 1995 but they were denied because townhomes are not allowed in an R-1 district. Shortly thereafter litigation ensued and it continues. Director Ericson indicated the Planning Commission had reviewed this request had held a public hearing to take comment from residents. He then indicated that, based on resident feedback and an assessment that the project would have a negative impact on the neighborhood the Planning Commission has recommended denial. Director Ericson indicated the Planning Commission's primary reason for denial is that it would adversely impact the neighborhood and, with regard to those accessing off of Greenwood Drive, • would alter the existing character of the neighborhood.