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Plannuig Commission Minutes Page 3 November 10, 2009 --------------------------- 17. THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CU 07-10 (SHERBURNE COUNTY DOCUMENT #659209) WILL EXPIRE UPON APPROVAL OF THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CU 09-23. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.2. Request bvJames Enright for Zone Change from C3 I~ghwayCommercial to R4 Multiple FamilvResidential (E1kMoteL 13291 Highway 10) Public Hearing„- Case No ZC 09-02 Mr. Barnhart stated that three options the Commission may consider in addressing the application, as outlined in the staff report. He reviewed detai]s of the property including srze, access, current land use, and zoning. He stated that low densityresidential seems inappropriate. Mr. Barnhart noted that commercial uses would be difficult, since the site lacks easy access. Chair Scott opened the public hearing. A resident of Guardian Angels West asked what type of building is proposed. She stated she had a concern with increased traffic. Jim Enright and Darlene Smith, applicants - stated theypropose converting the existing 16-unit hotel to eight apartments. Mr. Enright stated they do not anticipate any significant increase in traffic, and there may actually be less traffic. He stated that if the building were demolished, there would be very few use options, since the property is narrow and sits right on the edge of the lake. He stated they do not propose expanding the building other than possibly adding some garages in the future. Some discussion followed regarding who would approve the proposed changes. Mr. Barnhart stated if the zone change is approved, the site plan would be reviewed intemallyby staff. There being no further public comment, Chair Scott closed the public hearing. Commissioner Anderson stated that it would be difficult to locate a new residential or commercial use on the site. He felt that due to the uniqueness of the property and long term use, he would support taking action to make the land use and zoning consistent. Mr. Enright stated that the building is approximately 8,500 square feet and theyhave made significant improvements. He felt that use of the property as apartments would best serve the community. Anderson asked howthe applicant proposes to convert the hotel to apartments. Mr. Enright stated that he proposes to combine two hotel units to make one apartment, for a total of eight apartments. He stated that the units will have a small deck and patio doors. He stated that he has been in the rental business and understands screening of tenants. Commissioner Westberg asked if further review would be required, if the applicant wanted to make the building larger. Mr. Barnhart stated that plans would be reviewed at a m;n;mum of staff level Commissioner Ives suggested that the request could be sent forward to the City Council with a recommendation to evaluate the whole area. Mr. Barnhart stated that could be a