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\4 Item # ityof �/ IlkRiver MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning DATE: May 23, 2000 SUBJECT: Case Number: P00-7 Supplemental Memo re: Rezoning to Planned Unit Development and Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Request A public hearing for a preliminary plat of 71 townhomes has been called before the Commission this evening. As the staff report indicates, this proposal is better suited for a zoning designation of PUD, Planned Unit Development. Staff intended to bring forward a request to a request to amend the R3 district to better address townhome developments; however, in retrospect a zone change to PUD is more appropriate at this • time. The Commission is asked to consider a staff recommendation to conduct the public hearing not only for the preliminary plat but also for a zone change to PUD and a conditional use permit. The issues outlined in the staff report clearly apply to the zone change; therefore testimony taken this evening would apply to both requests. Formal notice of all requests would then be mailed to the adjacent property owners prior to the June 19, 2000 meeting. While procedurally cumbersome, this process does comply with the PUD ordinance, per the City Attorney's interpretation of the ordinance. The Commission is also asked to act on the request this evening. Zone Change As outlined in the staff report for the preliminary plat, the proposed development does not comply with the intent or the standards of the R3, Townhouse/Multiple Family Zoning District. The District does not address the issues of private roads, common open space, or setbacks. The proposal, therefore, is better served through the PUD process. This proposal is consistent with the land use designation of MR (Medium Density Residential) as indicated on the land use plan. i 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425