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Planning Commission Minutes - July 18, 2000 Page 4 The fencing would not cross the ROW, and will be setback 30 ft. and connect to an existing fence on the side yard. No public comment received. CLOSE THE HEARING Motion by Schiferl, seconded by Schopf, to . 6 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED Motion by Livingston, seconded by Zisla, to RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SP00-10 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1.THE APPLICANT MAY CONSTRUCT A 6-FOOT TALL WOOD FENCE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY WITHIN THE UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY. 2.THE FRAMING MATERIAL OF THE FENCE SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPLICANT’S SIDE OF THE FENCE. 3.IN THE EVENT THE CITY REQUIRES REMOVAL OF THE FENCE IN THE FUTURE FOR ANY PURPOSE RELATED TO THE DEDICATION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STREET AND RELATED PURPOSES, THE LAND OWNER SHALL REMOVE THE FENCE AT NO COST TO THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON. 4.THE CITY DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT AND MAKES NO FINDINGS THAT THE APPLICANT HAS ANY LEGAL RIGHTS IN THE LAND ON WHICH THE APPLICANTS PROPOSE TO CONSTRUCT THE FENCE. ND 5.THE FENCE SHALL NOT BE ANY CLOSER TO 22 AVENUE THAN THE EXISTING FENCE LOCATED AT THE PROPERTY TO THE NORTH. 6 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. General Business Teague explained that as a result of the moratorium placed on multiple family housing, the Planning Commission was asked to consider the City’s housing mix. The City must proceed further with planning and study before it can determine the appropriate mix of owner-occupied and rental units, the most desirous locations for new multi-family housing, and the most efficient transportation and other facilities to serve residents. Based on the Housing Study, Vision Study, Comprehensive Plan, and Livable Communities Act, the City has an adequate number of multiple family housing opportunities. The City does lack upscale apartments offering amenities, however, when looking at the Jones Lake site, it is difficult to vision upscale apartments given surrounding land uses. Under R-2 Zoning, townhomes are allowed by Special Use Permit at a density up to 7 units per acre. The vacant portion of the Jones Lake apartment site could accommodate 23 units, and the appraisal office site could accommodate 10 units. The Jones Lake site is the only site available zoned high density residential with the exception of the MX District. To ensure upscale multiple family housing, the Planning Commission needs to consider design guidelines for quality development. The zoning ordinance could be revised to apply certain conditions, such as amenities and architectural standards. Zisla suggested the Jones Lake site could be constructed for upper-end rental housing. Teague also added that the site could be used for expansion of the adjacent light industrial district. The intent of this discussion is “food for thought” and any rezoning would require a Comp. Plan amendment. 4 I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\2000\7-18-00.WPD