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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> be sensitive to that issue and added that there is quite a significant grade change from the <br /> front of the property to the back, which provides a natural transition and there are some <br /> land use issues that can be done to help alleviate any negative impact. Fernelius added <br /> that screening would also be considered. <br /> <br /> Zisla inquired if it was possible to change the staff recommendation to rezone only the <br /> properties on Old Hwy 8. Gundlach replied that the resolution could be revised to <br /> include not rezoning the properties on Fourth Ave and she will provide background <br /> information for the City Council as to why the Commission is recommending not <br /> rezoning those properties. <br /> <br /> <br /> Motion by Zisla, Second by Schiferl to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED <br /> RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of R.Z2006-001, R.Z2006-002, and a <br /> Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 715 & 721 Old Highway 8 NW, subject to the <br /> following: <br /> <br /> 1. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved by the Metropolitan <br /> Council. <br /> 2. A General Development Plan is hereby established for both properties <br /> consistent with the following uses: <br /> a. 715 Old Highway 8 NW: Site to be developed in accordance with <br /> attached Exhibit A, subject to modifications that arise out of the Site Plan <br /> review and approval process by the Planning Commission at their August <br /> 15, 2006 meeting and final Site Plan review and approval by the City <br /> Council at their August 22, 2006 meeting. <br /> b. 721 Old Highway 8 NW: Site to be developed in accordance with B-2, <br /> Neighborhood Business standards, unless the General Development Plan <br /> is amended in accordance with the B-4, Downtown Business standards. <br /> 3. The City Council considers the Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan <br /> Amendment requests in conjunction with the final Site Plan recommendation <br /> of the Planning Commission for 715 Old Highway 8 NW, which is to be <br /> considered on August 15, 2006. <br /> 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, MOTION CARRIED. <br /> <br /> <br /> Informational Items <br /> <br /> Gundlach reported that the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works are working <br /> together on the directional signage issue. The ordinance may be placed in the City Code, <br /> which means that the Commission may not see this come back before them. When a <br /> decision is made she will inform the Commission. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Page 12 of 13 <br />