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City Attorney Goodrich stated that the Council should be deciding how they want the land to .be designated and then hold a public hearing on it, rather than the property owner deciding and then simply the City placing the change on the map. He was concerned that if they allow the property owner to make the decision they will be setting precedent. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he would agree that it is good to have the change published. If the Council can make a decision on what they want to see On the property and include it on the map he would agree with that. City Administrator Norman suggested that the corner at 153rd Avenue and T.H. #47 be commercial with the remainder of the property being medium density. Mayor Gamec expressed that the corner might.be another gas station if it is zoned commercial. Councilmember tough shape with the zone the entire parcel residential then they are in residential. Consensus was to have a 1; remainder designated as medium densi the east side of T.H. #47 be commercial with Councilmember Hendriksen stated Kurak II property. The requested density and needs to be identified more clearl3 would be located. more clearly delineate the requeSt for of low density and medium single family and medium density City Administrator Norman replied that he will hearing. Case #3: Request to Rezone Property from R-1 .~,.- and B-2 Business to Multiple Residential'; Case of Development, Inc. Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that Edina Development, Inc. has submitted an application to rezone certain property located on the northwest corner of Hwy. 47 and 153® Ave. from R-1 Residential, B-1 Business, and B-2 Business to Multiple Residential. The rezoning would allow the applicant to build a townhouse development. Edina Development has entered into a purchase agreement with property owners Herman and Judi Danholz and Ken and Sharon Niles. Edina Development is requesting the City rezone approximately 25 acres fi.om R-1 Residential, B-1 Business, and B-2 Business to Multiple Residential. Property to the north is zoned R-1 Residential, to the south the zoning is both B-l, Business and R-l, Single Family. To the east and west the adjacent properties are zoned B-1 and B-2 Business. Over the years, the subject property has consistently shown up in City comprehensive plans as a place for commercial uses. The current Comprehensive Plan (1995) identifies this area for commercial and low density City Council/December 11, 2001 Page 15 of 25 -59-