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. . . 1 < Planning Commission Minutes December 28, 1993 Page 8 Commissioner Eberley questioned using titles such as "Zoning Administrator" and the potential of future conflicts. Mr. Ach responded that the title Zoning Administrator did not indicate an individual and therefore, should not be a conflict. Further, the Zoning Ordinance is written as such that using the title Zoning Administrator removed doubt of its intent. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE BUSINESS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CITING STAFF'S MEMO AS FINDING OF FACT, CASE NO. OA 93-9. COMMISSIONER TACHENY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 12. OTHER BUSINESS/STAFF UPDATES Steve Ach state there is a conflict with his schedule and Terry Maurer's schedule regarding the January Planning Commission workshop and requested the Planning Commission consider rescheduling Mr. Maurer's presentation to the February workshop. Steve Ach notified the Planning Commission of the February 7, 1994, meeting date with the City Council to discuss various issues that will be coming up in 1994. Steve Ach presented an article to the Planning Commission regarding the issue of suburban communities closing their door to low and moderate income housing opportunities. This subject recently reached the State Legislature with a proposed bill that would require communities to provide their "fair share" of low and moderate income housing opportunities. Mr. Ach will keep the Commission informed. Gary Schmitz presented a summary of accessory structure requests for 1993, and a comparison of how other communities regulate accessory structure requests. No formal action was required, this was merely a discussion item. Chairman Minton added discussion regarding the Planning Commission's Annual Meeting, to be held on January 22, 1994, at 8:30 a.m. and requested staff make arrangements in City Hall for this meeting. Commissioner Kuester gave a brief presentation after her attendance at a Planning Commission meeting in the City of Ramsey. Chairman Minton presented a letter of recommendation for Donald Spotts after his recent resignation of Planning Commissioner. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE LETTER AND A COPY BE SENT TO DONALD SPOTTS. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Commissioner Eberley asked staff about the concerns raised by the Planning Commission regarding TIF projects. What was the response from the City Council, etc. Steve Ach explained. Commissioner Eberley asked staff what the current situation is regarding Custom Motors. Steve Ach replied that Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, is