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. Community Development Director Frolik explained that there is a recommended list of trees that do well in Ramsey soils. Until the new ordinance comes into effect the kinds of trees and what size are worked out between the developer and the ParkslUtilities Supervisor. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to approve the site plan for Sunflower Ridge contingent upon compliance with City staff review letter dated April 24,2002, revision dated May 23,2002, and subject to the rezoning of the property. Further discussion: Principal Engineer Olson stated that they are currently analyzing the capacity of the sewer lines for the development and requested that that motion be contingent upon adequate temporary sewer line. Motion was amended to be contingent upon adequate temporary sewer lines being installed. Motion carried. Hendriksen and Zimmerman opposed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, and Anderson. Voting No: Councilmembers Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Case #8: Request to Rezone Certain Property from B-1 Business and B-2 Business to R-3 Urban Residential; Case of Oakwood Land Development, Inc. . Community Development Director Frolik stated that Oakwood Land Development is requesting a rezoning of propeliy proposed to be platted as Sunflower Ridge from B-1 Business and B-2 Business to R-3 Urban Residential. The rezoning will facilitate development of the subject property with multiple family dwelling units not to exceed a density of units per acre. The seven property is approximately 18.6 acres in size. The property is currently zoned a combination of B-1 and B-2 Business. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan designates the property for development with low-density residential uses. The City Council recently approved an amendment to the 2001 Comprehensive Plan to reclassify the property for development with medium density residential uses. Metropolitan Council approved the land use change from low to medium density residential on April 11, 2002. The Applicant was requesting that the City now rezone the property to R-3 Urban Residential in accordance with the approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on May 2, 2002. There were no verbal or written comments regarding the proposed rezoning. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to adopt Resolution #02-05-129 adopting Findings of Fact # 0614 relating to a request from Oakwood Land Development to rezone the proposed plat of Sunflower Ridge to R-3 Urban Residential. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, and Anderson. Voting No: Councilmember Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. . City Council/May 28, 2002 Page 21 of 25