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Mounds View City Council July 24, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 18 MOTION/SECOND: THOMAS/STIGNEY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6889 Awarding a Construction Contract for the Medtronic Utility Extension Project. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. I. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 778, an Ordinance Rezoning the Properties Located at 2901 and 2925 County Road 10 and the Back Half of 8060 Groveland Road to R-3, Medium Density Residential, in Support of Integra Homes Request. Director Ericson explained that this item has been before the Council and Planning Commission several times. He reminded the City of the discussion and of the planned development for the area. He stated the plan is within the Comprehensive Plan designation of mixed-use, but that the Planning Commission had issues with what should be the use for this area. Director Ericson stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the preliminary plat. He noted that the developer considered the Planning Commission and residents' comments and brought forward a new plan that took into consideration the comments and concerns. Director Ericson stated that this is a simple re-zoning, not a preliminary plat. He stated the Planning Commission still has questions about whether this is the correct development for the • area and concerns with the density. Director Ericson explained that the proposal is for 19 owner-occupied townhome units. He stated the developer submitted an elevation with proposed units. He stated they would be designed with decks on the back and concrete drives. He stated it is a nice development if townhomes are determined to be the best use. Director Ericson noted some of the feedback involved privacy issues, highest and best use for the area, and that many adjacent residents felt that the properly should be office or retail. Director Ericson stated the mixed-use comprehensive plan provides for some flexibility, but that it is up to the City to determine what is the best use for the property. He stated there was not a clear distinction about what the best land use should be for the property. Director Ericson stated the Planning Commission recommended that the City deny the re-zoning because the townhomes did not adhere with what they believe should be in this area. He stated that during the work session, two of three Councilmembers indicated that they like the townhomes. He stated there are two options for action: approve or deny the re-zoning. Director Ericson stated that the ordinance could be given a first reading and Staff could hold off the second reading so the Council could go through the preliminary planning, and then approve or deny the development. Director Ericson stated Staff recommends giving first reading, but wait for the second reading to allow Integra to submit a major subdivision and plan. He noted that this is not a published public