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-270- the south side of Alpine Drive. They also spoke in opposition to not only the single lot being rezoned to medium density, but the decision last year to designate the entire project area now referred to as Alpine Acres to medium density residential in the Comprehensive Plan. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission discussed the development plan with the Applicant. If the area proposed to be developed with townhomes is not rezoned to medium density residential, it would be eligible for development with 4 single family homes. The proposed development plan identified 6 townhome units. The subject area also serves as an entrance to a 202 townhome project area and on .that basis, a majority of the Planning Commissioners felt that townhomes would be more compatible with the area. As a compromise between the residents desire for a low density development on the subject property and the Commission's desire for a development compatible with Alpine Acres townhome project, the developer and Planning Commission agreed that the subject area would be restricted to 4 townhome units. The developer has submitted a revised preliminary plat reducing the number of townhome units on the property from 6 to 4. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for a rezoning to R-2 Medium Density Residential with a 4 unit restriction. Council Action: ~ Motion to adopt Resolution #03-06' \ adopting Findings of Fact # relating to a request to rezone the proposed plat of Alpine Acres 2nd Addition from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Medium Density Residential -and- Motion by Councilmember and seconded by Councilmember to introduce Ordinance #03-__ to rezone the subject property from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Medium Density Residential, based on the findings of facts, and contingent upon City Council and Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and the developer receiving preliminary plat and site plan approval for Alpine Acres 2nd Addition with a maximum of 4 units. -or~ Motion to direct City Staff to draft findings of fact for consideration to support denial of the request for rezoning. Reviewed by: Principal Planner Community Development Director Copies to: City Administrator City Attorney CC: 6/10/03 I ! I I I I I I I I I I .I i I' I I I