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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January17>2006 Page 6 1 2 Ms. Moore-Sykes confirmed stating that this is another idea for life-cycle housing for aging 3 parents or children in college. 4 5 Commissioner Galyon suggested that they keep in mind the number of vehicles that would be 6 allowed to park on premise as they work through this item. 7 8 Commissioner Jenson asked if this is associated to R2 housing such as twin homes and duplexes. 9 10 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that this type of unit would be considered a multiple unit dwelling with 11 two separate units or connected. 12 13 XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 14 15 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the Comprehensive Land Use Plans have to be completed by 2008. 16 She stated that Staff would be working to gather the support documentation and provide the 17 information to the Planning Commission for their review. 18 19 Chair Stromgren asked if this process would also involve working with a consultant. Ms. 20 Moore-Sykes stated that she would have to do some research noting that the last time the City 21 went through this process the Chair Person from the Planning Commission actually chaired this 22 committee. 23 24 Commissioner Jenson stated that he has been a part of the Hennepin County Highway Task 25 Force noting that an Open House is scheduled on Monday, January 23, 2006, to discuss the 26 recommended changes for Silver Lake Road. He stated that the Open House would be held at 27 the St. Anthony Community Center, Great Hall from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for residents who 28 would like to review and discuss the proposal. He explained that there are two basic options for 29 the residents to review adding that the purpose of the Open House is to gain input from the City 30 Residents. He stated that Silver Lake Road would basically remain a two-lane street with turn 31 lanes noting that attendance would include the City Engineer, Hennepin County representatives 32 and Hennepin County Highway Task Force members. 33 34 Vice Chair Hanson referenced the business condo proposal and asked if the City is still in 35 litigation with Tires Plus. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that it was her understanding that there was a 36 ruling and that Tires Plus has filed an appeal. She stated that she would do some checking and 37 provide the Commission with an update. 38 39 Chair Stromgren stated that the City Council conveyed their appreciation for the Planning 40 Commission's efforts at the last annual goal setting retreat. He stated that the Council also 41 discussed current projects in addition to upcoming projects and reviewed with the Commission. 42 43 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that April 19, 2006 is the date currently being considered for a joint 44 meeting between the City Council and the Planning Commission. She stated that the meeting 45 would be scheduled for 6:00 p.m. adding that she would provide the Commission with an 46 updated schedule and agenda once the date and time has been confirmed.