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7.06: Introduce Ordinance #19-06 Amending Official Zoning Map; Case of Carol Lublin Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request to amend the official zoning map. He noted that this would simply activate the Conditional Use Permit that already exists and if the applicant desired changes, they would need to come back before the Planning Commission and City Council to request amendment. Acting Mayor Riley stated that this will not change what is happening on the site or provide additional approvals to the site. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he hears the comments from the neighborhood but is also concerned with the rights of the property owner as well. He noted that there has to be a balance between the rights of the property owner and the adjacent residents. He stated that this tool would provide the property owner the ability to come back before the Planning Commission and City Council if changes are desired and will also protect the neighborhood with the restricted allowed uses. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to introduce Ordinance #19-06 amending the Official Zoning Map for 6139 157th Lane NW. Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove asked and received confirmation that this would simply correct the zoning for the property to bring it into compliance. Councilmember Heinrich stated that in past meeting minutes the property owner has stated that she does not have interest in tobacco or alcohol related uses in the future. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that statement. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Riley, Councilmembers Kuzma, Shryock, Heinrich, and Musgrove. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor LeTourneau. 7.07: Introduce Ordinance #19-03 Amending the Definition of Topsoil (Project No. 18- 146) City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the EPB and Planning Commission to approve the Ordinance, which keeps, but modifies, the topsoil standard for the reasons stated in the case. The Public Works Committee received an update from staff on the proposed ordinance amendment on February 19th and by consensus, the Committee supported presenting the amendment to the City Council. In addition, the Committee requested that staff consider tailoring proposed water conservation educational material differently to property owners of larger rural lots on private wells. Ben Minks, Capstone, stated that staff did a great job of presenting this information. He explained how this relates to the market. He explained that they attempt to create an affordable housing product, and this is an area where money is being spent that does not accomplish the purpose it is intended to as well as it could be. He stated that if this change is implemented the average Ramsey lot within Brookfield, would save a couple thousand dollars per lot. He stated City Council / February 26, 2019 Page 9 of 11