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5.04: Public Hearing: Consider a Recommendation on Resolution #14-10-205 Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Low Density Residential at 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW; Case of the City of Ramsey Public Hearing Chairperson Levine called the public hearing to order at 7:17 p.m. Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this case is to consider a recommendation to the City Council on a resolution to approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the former municipal center located at 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW. The site is currently being used as Fire Station #2. As the Commission is aware, the City has been exploring future redevelopment options for the former municipal center over the past 12-18 months, including the formation of a Study Group. At that time, the task for the Study Group was to consider under what conditions, if any, it would be acceptable to allow the site to redevelop as a data center. Ultimately, the Council decided not to pursue the reuse of the site as a data center and directed staff to prepare a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to guide the site for Low Density Residential to allow for detached, single-family homes. It was noted there was not a development being proposed at this time. This step would begin the process to allow the site to be redeveloped at a later date. Staff reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in further detail and recommended approval. Citizen Input Jim Hirschman, 5859 Alpine Drive NW, requested clarification on what could be developed on low density residential. Community Development Director Gladhill described the types of residential homes that could be constructed on low -density residential lots. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, VanScoy, Brauer, Maul, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing closed at 7:22 p.m. Commission Business Commissioner Bauer explained he served as the Planning Commission liaison to the committee that addressed the rezoning of this property. He reported the input from residents was to rezone this property residential.