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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2010 Page 5 1 reported that the Commission has also been provided with an informational item included in the 2 League of Minnesota Cities magazine on zoning for religion. 3 4 XI. COMMUNITY FORUM. 5 6 None. 7 8 XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 9 10 Chair Jensen clarified with Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes that the potential rezoning to 11 R-4 with the redevelopment proposal discussed tonight would be suitable if an apartment or for- 12 ownership situation. He requested a future agenda include a discussion on the topic of planned 13 developments and whether a smaller minimum size for planned developments would be a benefit 14 to the City,possibly with outside consultants present. He stated there is a need to examine the 15 minimum size for planned developments. He pointed out that a variance would be necessary for 16 the property discussed tonight to have a portion of the structure over three stories, and that it 17 would not be reasonable to presume that the variance could be granted due to the resulting 18 economic gain. However, if a planned development were available through a zoning review and 19 guide plan amendment there may be a better way to design the redevelopment economically and 20 structurally. Chair Jensen requested that the topic be put forward a bit more urgently in order to 21 get ahead of the next development cycle. He noted there are not planning dollars available in the 22 budget for an elaborate study. 23 24 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated staff will check with other communities regarding 25 their planned unit development sizes and proceed from there. 26 27 Chair Jensen suggested a canvassing of the City to determine a listing of properties in the City 28 that are empty and unoccupied, and buildings at the end of their use. He noted last year there 29 was a proposal for a project in the industrial zone to the north of 390' Avenue, north of the public 30 works site. He commented there are likely approximately 15 parcels in the City with some 31 potential at the next development cycle. He asked whether there have been individuals inquiring 32 about expansion of their properties, decks,or front porches. Assistant City Manager Moore- 33 Sykes replied there have not been individuals that have come in to ask specifically about this. 34 Staff did receive a call from an individual that would like to tear down and rebuild inquiring 35 about the front yard setback 36 37 Chair Jensen requested staff to contact individuals and designers that have had contact with the 38 City regarding this topic about what the potential may have been in regards to remodeling. He 39 requested that two to three items on the subject of planned developments be included on the 40 October meeting agenda. 41 42 XIII. AD.IOURNNI)ENT. 43 44 Motion by Commissioner Niccum, second by Commissioner Heinis,to adjourn the meeting at 45 8:00 p.m. 46