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City Council Minutes August 16, 2010 Page 3 • James Macheledt, 205 15t Street -Expressed concerns with property values. He expressed concerns with the permitted uses that would be allowed on the property and requested language in the ordinance requiring a buffer between the GRE parcel and adjacent residences. Mr. Barnhart stated the permitted uses would be reviewed at staff level during the site plan review process. Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Mayor Klinzing stated the current zoning of high density residential would create higher traffic counts on Carson Street so it would make sense to rezone the property for GRE's use. She also stated some type of buffer should be included. Councilmember Motin referred to the TH 169 Geometric Plan and stated Carson Street would most likely be closed and traffic directed to Evans Avenue down to 2nd Street if an overpass is built. He stated he didn't believe an I-1 zone district between residential and commercial districts is a good move. He stated the city should consider the future development of the area. It was noted GRE has indicated they plan to use the land for storage but they aren't bound by that and may consider other permitted uses without needing city approval. Councilmembers Gumphrey and Zerwas concurred regarding the buffer as some of the • permitted uses would have an impact on the existing residential neighborhood. Attorney Beck stated it would be considered conditional zoning to require buffering when it hasn't been agreed to by the applicant which could be problematic. Rick Heurig, 12300 Elk Creek Circle, Maple Grove -Stated GRE is seeking the rezoning and nothing additional at this time. He stated GRE's focus for the property maybe to the south due to the narrowness of the lot. He stated GRE will do what's necessary in order to be a good neighbor. Councilmember Motin stated he wouldn't be in favor of allowing access onto Carson Street and would prefer GRE use the access on their existing property. Mayor Klinzing suggested waiting on the rezoning until GRE came back with a proposed plan for the property. Attorney Beck suggested Council continue this item if they wish to deny it in order for staff to prepare a resolution with findings. He noted staff would need direction on the findings for denial. Councilmember Zerwas suggested continuing this item in order to give GRE time to consider application for a conditional use permit. Attorney Beck stated there may be other options to consider such as a Planned Unit Development (I'UD) but it would raise issues on whether the PUD should apply to the • entire GRE campus.