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Page 8 e City Council Memo February 13. 1989 Mayor Tralle stated that he appreciated the Planning Commission's concerns regarding lot sizes and density. He indicated that although the density is too dense for his own personal preference. he does not feel it is appropriate to not allow the plat due to his own personal preference. He stated that the cluster home is a good compromise to the townhomes. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION. THE MoTION CARRIED 4=1. 4.10.Zone Change for Area 3 by the City of Elk River/Public Hearing Mayor Tralle stated that Area 3 is the last of thirteen areas identified by the Growth Management Task Force to be considered for possible zone changes to accommodate future industrial and commercial growth in the City. He further noted that this area was considered and tabled at the December 19. 1988. City Council meeting because the residents of the area requested time to consider proposals on their property for development. The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the current zoning for Area 3 is C/2 except for two lots in the southwest corner which are zoned R-1C. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. e Lester Anderson different zones. meeting. stated he does not He requested that want this his property divided by be continued to a future Dan Anderson stated he would also like to see the zone change continued. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that the City put many months into the Growth Management plan and feels that the Area 3 zone change should be acted on. He indicated that if the property owners wish. at a future date. they can petition to rezone the area. Councilmember Schuldt agreed with Councilmember Kropuenske. Planning Commission representative. Bob Morton. stated that the Planning Commission recommended that the lots abutting Main Street east of Lowell be zoned C-1 and the lots south of those lots to the Mississippi River be zoned R-2b. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that rezoning the entire area C-1 would be an alternative because eventually this area will all be commercial. He stated he would not like to see the area split by different zones. He further indicated he has heard no negative comments from the residents. e Following Council residential lots discussion it was the consensus to rezone the C-2 and the remaining lots presently zoned C-2. C-1. The Building and Zoning Administrator stated that the staff concern with an all commercial zoning would be streets and utilities. He stated that this could. however. be adressed through improvements.