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City Council Minutes Page 11 March 19, 2001 Michele McPherson indicated Scott Powell has requested a rezoning, land use amendment, preliminary plat, and conditional use permit for a mixed use planned unit development. The plat consists of 8 commercial lots and 22 town home units. The property is located west of Highway 10 from 170th to 1 73re Avenues. Ms. McPherson reviewed issues associated with the plat regarding existing conditions, environmental issues, lot sizes, roads, park dedication, uses, and setbacks. Michele noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the requests. City Engineer Terry Maurer talked about access issues and the position from MnDOT regarding Highway 10 access points. He noted that this is an opportunity to implement consolidation of access points on east Highway 10. The possible use of eminent domain by the city was noted. Mayor Kiinzing opened the public hearing. Scoff ?owell, applicant, noted his concern with flow and speed of traffic on Highway 10 and the dangerous condition of the ramp from 169 and Highway 101 onto Highway 10. Mr. Powell aJso stated his concern regarding the impact that extending the road to the south will have on the residents in the area. Ted Saxon noted that he is in favor of the proposal. He also indicated his concerns with the high speed limit on Highway 10. Roland Benson, of Hanlon Monument Companies, noted that he has sold his property to Mr. Powe[I. He gave a brief history of his company. Dwight Kirkeide, 11230 173rd Avenue, distributed a letter to the Council. There being no other comments for or against the matter, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Discussion was held regarding Kirkeide's entrance to his property. It was noted that he would be provided access and not be assessed for the access. Counciimembers Matin and Dietz questioned the need to remove the cul-de~sac and connect the road to 1 70th Avenue. City Engineer Terry Maurer suggested that a representative from MnDOT discuss these issues with the council at a later date. Councilmember Tveite questioned whether the residential residents have been notified. Terry Maurer indicated that not all residents would have required a notice. Mr. Maurer suggested a holding a meeting with the neighboring residents. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 01-19 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE FROM HB (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) TO HB (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) AND MR (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), CASE NO. LU 01-03. COUNClLMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.