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Not Approved Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti asked if the limitation to 150' in length should be part of the resolution. City Planner Gundlach stated that could be clarified as a finding or condition, but not necessary because of the current wording. Commissioner Danger stated he is not in favor of a chain link fence, and would prefer a sports netting, specifically designed for golf;noting this would allow the ability to be removed in the off season. Commissioner McPherson questioned the longevity of a sports netting material, Commissioner Danger was unable to find that information. Commissioner Shardlow suggested another benefit of sports netting, is the inability for youth to attempt to climb over. Mr. Westfall stated the netting currently used by the golf course does not seem durable. Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Shardlow to table the request until the next meeting; allowing the applicant the opportunity to research an option of sports netting. 4-2,Motion failed Ayes: Commissioner Danger and Shardlow Nays: Chair Howard, Commisisoners Nichols-Matkaiti,McPherson,and Meyers Motion by Commissioner Shardlow, seconded by Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti to approve the staff recommendation as submitted without conditions. 5-1,Approved Ayes: Chair Howard,Commisisoners Nichols-Matkaiti,McPherson, Shardlow, and Meyers Nays: Commissioner Danger (B) City of New Brighton requests a Zoning Code Amendment impacting the MX, Mixed Use zoning district, specifically deletion of orphanage as a specially permitted use under Section 6-540 (2) (E). City Planner Janice Gundlach reported this request is city-initiated and concerns the list of specially permitted uses in the MX, Mixed Use zoning district, specifically Section 6-540 (2) (E). This section lists "clinics, hospitals, sanitariums, convalescent homes, rest homes, nursing homes, orphanages" as specially permitted uses. The proposed request is to delete the orphanage use from this list. City staff was approached in late May/early June by Volunteers of America (VOA), who were inquiring about a use they claimed was similar to the uses listed in Section 6-540 (2) (E). This section not only lists the uses noted above but states that"similar institutions" are also allowed by special use permit. Through the City analysis of the VOA request, it was realized that orphanage should be deleted from this Section. When examining the shared characteristics of these medical related uses it became apparent that an orphanage does not share any of these same land use characteristics and to lump this use with the others seemed inappropriate. Staff would recommend deleting orphanage from the specially permitted uses listed in Section 6- 540(2) (E). Commissioner Meyers questioned if the "similar institutions" could be deleted; as it seems vague. Ms. Gundlach stated that could potentially create a problem for other similar uses. Commissioner Danger questioned whether the City Attorney has any concerns with adopting the ordinance at this time, in light of the VOA request. Ms. Gundlach confirmed the City Attorney, as a request of an analysis has recommended this change. Chair Howard asked if the public was notified of the amendment. Ms. Gundlach stated she submitted a Public Hearing Notice to the local newspapers. Larry Justin, 1225 Imperial Lane questioned if a "Ronald McDonald" type house would be permitted. City Planner Gundlach explained a Special Use Permit may be required,if the request is deemed similar,noting without a specific request she would be hesitant to make a determination. 2