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July 27,2021 Page 4 of 6 Councilmember Dunsworth asked what type impact this language change would have on City resources. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported there would be no impact. Councilmember Dunsworth stated the City Council heard a lot of concerns about density when it came to Midtown Village.She appreciated that the proposed language change would allow for some level of flexibility with respect to density in future developments. Councilmember Allen explained the number of units was always a variable the City could not control within developments. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported each development was reviewed on a case by case basis and stated he would keep this concern in mind when this language was addressed within the zoning code. He commented further on the different requirements within a PUD and PRD. Councilmember Allen supported the City having more say in the density for future developments. He appreciated the fact the City would have flexibility when it comes to density. Councilmember Abdulle reported some communities are restricting building height to address density concerns. He indicated he appreciated the fact the City would be working with developers to consider what would work best on a site versus setting specific restrictions. Further discussion ensued regarding the City's notification process for redevelopment projects. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated she would like the Council to discuss expanded bus services at a future worksession meeting. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the City could reach out to the Met Council once the new project has been preliminarily approved. City Manager Massopust anticipated the Met Council would be attending a Council worksession meeting in September or October. Councilmember Abdulle stated it would be great to have LRT routes,but noted simple bus routes would be a great start.He encouraged the City to work with neighboring communities on this issue. Councilmember Allen commented public safety concerns should be taken into consideration if building height was going to go higher in the City of New Brighton. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola indicated he does not know what the maximum height should be,but he would speak with Public Safety regarding this concern. Motion by Councihnember Axberg,seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to adopt a Resolution requesting the Met Council accept and review a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to raise the maximum residential density threshold in the City's Mixed Use Regional land use designation from 50 to 60 units per acre. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried 3.Consider a 3. Consider a Resolution approving a Special Use Permit to authorize an accessory Resolution approving structure in excess of 624 square feet at 2554 Eastman Drive NE. a Special Use Permit to authorize an accessory structure in City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would excess of 624 square be presenting this item to the Council. feet at 2554 Eastman Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated Dan Marquardt and Sue Drive NE. Schwichtenberg are seeking approval to relocate their existing single car garage to the northeast corner of their lot (to become a storage shed), and to build a new 24' x 32' two-car garage in its place. The new two-car garage will be 768 square feet in size and will include a parking space for their car and a personal woodworking work shop. This new garage will have a complimentary style and color to their home, and both accessory structures will be well within setbacks. Staff reported the Planning Commission reviewed this request and recommended approval with conditions. Councilmember Allen asked if the building height would be above 32 feet. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola indicated the building would not be above 32 feet. Motion by Councilmember Allen,seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to approve a Resolution