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7.09: Consider Approving Actions Related to Estates of Silver Oaks 2nd Addition (Project No. 17-119); Case of John Peterson 1. Adopt Ordinance #17-09 Approving Zoning Amendment to R-1 Residential District (MUSA) (Please note: This title/action should be to Introduce Ordinance#17-09—not Adopt) 2. Adopt Resolution #17-07-160 Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Low Density Residential 3. Adopt Resolution #17-07-161 Approving Preliminary Plat Community Development Intern Henderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the Preliminary Plat, Zoning Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Amendment contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. He stated that while the project will result in the loss of some significant tree cover, it does comply with the Tree Preservation Ordinance. He stated that the Preliminary Plat does show a relocated driveway access to Highway 47 for Lot 5, Block 2, further north on the property to address concerns previously noted by the Planning Commission. He stated that while this project would require a Zoning Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Amendment, the area immediately south of the subject property is zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and was reguided to LDR with a previous Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Councilmember LeTourneaustated that the Environmental Policy Board had extensive discussion regarding the Tree Preservation Plan. He stated that he likes the City policy because it replaces inches for inches but noted that these oaks are so mature and highly prized and therefore there was a struggle between accommodating the development while saving the history of the trees. He appreciated that the developer was willing to make alterations on the pad sites but acknowledged that it was a tough discussion. He noted that this is a good product and therefore feels that it is worthy. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and Adept (Introduce) Ordinance #17-09 Amending Section 117-90 "Map" of Chapter 117 of the City Code of Ramsey, Minnesota. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: (Note: A roll call vote was not necessary as this ordinance should have been just introduced versus adopted— it will be on a subsequent agenda for formal adoption. Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Shryock aye Councilmember Williams aye Councilmember LeTourneau aye Councilmember Johns aye Councilmember Kuzma aye Mayor Strommen aye Motion carried. City Council/July 25,2017 Page 13 of 17