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Approved ___ D 46 otion by Zisla, second by Mann to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 6 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. The Commissioners debated if the shed should be required to meet the five foot set back. O'Keefe stated that he felt the shed should be allowed to remain where it is currently located, Zisla replied that he disagrees and believes the shed should meet the 5 foot setback. Schiferl stated that he agrees with Zisla and the setback should be maintained. Baker agreed that the setback should be maintained or the ordinance would need to be changed. Gundlach replied that when citizens make inquiries regarding sheds they are made aware of the ordinance to meet the setback, but since sheds 10 x 12 and smaller do not require a permit it is difficult to regulate. Motion by Schiferl, second by Howard to ADOPT SP2007-008, NC2007-002 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND NONCONFORMING USE PERMIT, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. The detached garage cannot exceed the height of the existing home or 30 feet, whichever is less. 2. If structurally possible, the 64 s1 shed be moved to meet a 5' setback. 6 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing: ZA2006-003 Establishment of Northwest Quadrant Zoning District The City is requesting consideration of a new Article 6 to the Zoning Code, titled NWQ, Northwest Quadrant ,,,District. Adoption of this code would establish a new zoning district specifically for the area known as the rthwest Quadrant. This code is very specific and aims to codify the design guidelines of the NWQ ramework Plan that was adopted by the City Council in December of 2005. Establishment of this ordinance will allow development to progress under a more defined set of standards. Following adoption of this ordinance the City will rezone the area within the Northwest Quadrant from MX, Mixed Use to NWQ, Northwest Quadrant. The Commission considered this code in February and March of 2006. Subsequent to the Commission's recommendation to adopt the code, City staff, and consultants began re-working the site layout on the east side of Old Highway 8. Re-working the site plan was in response to environmental issues related to the dump clean up and the Pollution Control Agency's setback standards from remediated contamination and residential uses. During the course of the last year, the proposed road layout is becoming more fixed helping to define blocks, however it has become apparent that flexibility in development regulations is necessary. This is due to consideration of development proposals in the future and the planned clean up of the dump. O'Keefe inquired if there are controls in place to protect the tenants that will be residing in the condo building that would have the retail. Gundlach replied that the building and nuisance code would address most issues that may occur. She added that the tenants that purchase the units would have to be made fully aware of the types of businesses that may go into the site. Schiferl asked what the status of the library is for moving into the development. Gundlach replied that the library would not be moving into the development, she believes it was due to funding issues with Ramsey ,County, but is not fully aware of the history. Thiferl stated there has been talk of a retail area offering a community gathering place and questioned if that would occur. Gundlach replied that the way the code is drafted, there would be retail. She added that building Page 3 of 4