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` v Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 21, 2005 Page 8 1 2 Vice Chair Hanson clarified that there would be no access to the garages off from 37`t'. Ms. 3 Moore-Sykes confirmed that there would be no access from 37th and reviewed the curb cuts and 4 access points with the Commission. 5 6 Chair Stromgren clarified that the City's application process requires that the applicant submit a 7 landscaping plan prior to the permit process. Ms. Moore-Sykes confirmed and reviewed the 8 process with the Commission. 9 10 Commissioner Jensen stated that in looking at the submittal the dimensions don't quite add up 11 noting that they are not here to approve a site plan or building plan at this time. He expressed 12 concerns stating that he is looking at the rezoning. He stated that the schools have parking lots 13 all over the power line easements and is not too sure they would be able to get access. He noted 14 that there is a fair amount of grade and there would be a need for a fair amount of retaining walls 15 through area. He noted that the structure would be considerably closer to the curb than the Clark 16 Avenue site and the Clark Avenue structure is actually less than what is being talked about. He 17 stated that there are a number of site issues that would have to be worked through and there are a 18 number of trees on the site and those are conditions that would have to be considered in the 19 variances. 20 21 Mr. Hastay referenced the suggestion for changing the grade of the lots. He stated that he would 22 be very interested in how the water flow would affect his building. 23 24 Chair Stromgren assured Mr. Hastay that the City has to review all plans to ensure that the 25 stormwater flow is addressed properly. 26 27 Ms. Moore-Sykes further clarified by stating that the City also requires the homeowners to 28 control the stormwater flow and to ensure that the runoff does not flow to neighboring properties. 29 30 Motion by Commissioner Jensen, second by Commissioner Hoska, to recommend approval of 31 the R-1 to R-3 Rezoning Request for 3645 Chelmsford Road Northeast. 32 33 Motion carried unanimously 34 35 7.3 Proposed Ordinance Text Amendment—Rezoning, Section 1665.03 36 37 Chair Stromgren opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. 38 39 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the next two agenda items are text ordinance amendments. She 40 stated that Staff is asking that the Planning Commission review the proposed ordinance text 41 amendment that updates the City's Code on it's rezoning process. She stated that the City 42 Attorney advised staff that in 2001 the State passed legislation that amended Section 462.357, 43 Subdivision 2(b) of the Minnesota Statute, and that the City should change its rezoning language 44 in the City Code to reflect this amendment. She explained that the change allows only