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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> March 20, 2001 <br /> Page 4 <br /> 1 Stille asked if towing businesses are permitted uses in residential neighborhoods. Ms. Henry stated <br /> 2 she does not believe towing businesses are specifically addressed so the suggestion was made to <br /> 3 include language in the ordinance to address towing businesses. <br /> 4 Thuesen suggested determining whether the issue is a towing business operation or a towing <br /> 5 business employee who drives the tow truck home after work. <br /> 6 Hatch asked if such an amendment will address other types of commercial vehicles that are used to <br /> 7 commute between home and work. He noted the Fire Chief may have a suggestion on other types <br /> 8 of businesses that could come into play. <br /> 9 Ms. Henry stated she will report further at the next meeting. <br /> 10 8.2 Northwest Quadrant Master Plan Update - Chair Melsha. <br /> 1 1 Chair Melsha noted the recent information that was distributed related to the three concept plans and <br /> 12 explained the differences with each. He advised that the next order of business for the task force is <br /> 13 to take a bus tour of redevelopment projects in the metro area. He explained there is concern with <br /> 14 high density apartment types of development. <br /> 0 Hatch asked if there is movement for target occupants, seniors, young families, etc. Chair Melsha <br /> 16 stated the task force has not gotten that far. <br /> 17 Thomas stated the demand for a range of housing is strong; for senior housing, townhomes, empty <br /> 18 nesters, and affordable housing as well. He noted that one task force member addressed the School <br /> 19 Board about attempts to control the population of St. Anthony. The School Board Superintendent <br /> 20 has now indicated a willingness to work with the task force recommendations. It was also <br /> 21 mentioned that housing developments would be phased in and the School Board indicated a <br /> 22 willingness to work with developers. <br /> 23 Chair Melsha agreed there was a change in tone between the School Board and developers. He <br /> 24 stated there was a discussion about how many children different developments bring in and, <br /> 25 surprisingly, the number was relatively low. He explained that this topic will be further studied <br /> 26 Stille asked if Mr.Shardlow shared rationale for density numbers or proformas. Chair Melsha stated <br /> 27 the number discussed to acquire the land and get it ready for development was$150,00 to$200,000 <br /> 28 to make the project feasible. <br /> 29 Ms. Henry stated the numbers are very preliminary. She reviewed the buildings that could be <br /> 30 demolished as part of this project. <br /> • <br />