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Mounds View City Council September 22, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mayor Marty noted that the applicants came in with a last minute change and that is the reason for the extension. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Continue the Public Hearing to October 13, 2008. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 814, Amending Zoning Code Chapter 1120.03, Subd. 1, adding a Section for Senior Housing Developments. (ROLL CALL VOTE) Planner Heller reviewed Ordinance 814, amending the Zoning Code to allow for senior housing developments. Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that Council Member Flaherty has asked for clarification as to what the rationale would be for going with two acre minimums. Community Development Director Roberts noted that the two acres was originated with the Planning Commission because it would give developers more flexibility and more opportunities to build senior housing. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 814, Amending Zoning Code Chapter 1120.03, Subd. 1, adding a Section for Senior Housing Developments. Council Member Stigney indicated that Item 1 says the building must have 60% designated for assisted living, Alzheimer's or memory care. He then said that he thinks that independent living should be included. He then said that he thinks the area requirement should stay at three acres. Council Member Stigney indicated that nursing homes and memory care seems new to him. Planner Heller indicated that the word nursing homes is currently in the code. Council Member Stigney indicated that he is opposed to the parking as recommended and cannot support the Ordinance. Mayor Marty indicated that there are three different sites with independent living in the City at this time. ROLL CALL: Mueller/Hull/Stigney/Marty Ayes - 3 Nays - 1(Stigney) Motion carried.