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Planning Commission Minutes — December 9, 2010 Page 2 Patrick Shearen, 14187 Forest Blvd. N, asked if the changes wouldn't take effect until the City Council makes a final approval. He believes that a row of homes along Highway 61 would be better zoned commercial and that he would be in touch with staff to discuss. Schumann questioned a section pertaining to farm hand living quarters that were not allowed to be rented. He asked why an employee couldn't pay the farmer rent for the living quarters. Rachel suggested wording changes to allow for the farm hand to rent Schumann also stated that 6 months to vacate may be a short period of time. Rosenquist stated that they could always ask the council to appeal or ask for an extension. He thought they should leave the language the same. McRoberts suggested a few grammar corrections. Rosenquist motioned, McRoberts Seconded to approve the zoning changes. All ayes, motion carried. Gwynn motioned, Kleissler seconded, to approve the Future Urban Service zoning change from 1 unit per 10 acres to I unit per 20 acres. McRoberts asked about places of worship and schools being allowed in all zoning districts. Rachel Answered that the City must allow them to be in every zoning district. McRoberts asked if they could revise places of worship at a future meeting. Schumann asked about drive through and drive in businesses. Rachel answered that the City allows for both drive through and drive in businesses. She gave the definitions and suggested adding such language. McRoberts motioned, Rosenquist seconded, to approve the performance standards with the suggested changes. All Ayes, Motion carried. 2011 Goal Setting The Planning Commission made the following goals for 2011. The list will be forwarded to the City Council at the annual goal setting session. • Finish the northern gateway • Implementation of the downtown plan • Commercial and industrial design guidelines