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most likely go in. He explained the intent of multi-family housing is to have a mix of people. It <br />wouldn’t necessarily put a lot of kids in the schools. A fair amount of residents in these types of <br />developments have been retirees. He added that part of the association fee is used to upkeep the <br />outside and for improvements to be made. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Sweet, to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Sweet, Brauer, Reeve, and <br />Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Johnson and Kociscak. <br /> <br />The public hearing closed at 8:32 p.m. <br /> <br />Commission Business <br /> <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 8:32 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated that there is a shortage of this type of land use in the city. A business <br />designation would not necessarily alleviate the traffic or noise; it would add lighting. He noted <br />that the pond will be made to be maintained. If the pond isn’t in the back of a store, there is a <br />greater likelihood that it will be maintained. He said he does have concerns about the length of <br />the street and noise, though these issues can be discussed another time. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik brought up the fact that the Commission is not <br />obligated to give them 47 units. If they get sufficient landscaping, etc. they may not get 47 in <br />there, she advised. <br /> <br />Commissioner Sweet questioned why the pond hasn’t been cleaned up. <br /> <br />Commissioner Watson said it is private ownership and with this development, it will be the <br />responsibility of the association. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Sweet to recommend that the City <br />Council adopt a resolution to approve the request for a land use change on the southwest <br />rd <br />quadrant of T.H. #47 and 153 Avenue N.W. from commercial to medium density residential and <br />authorizing Staff to submit the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Metropolitan Council. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Sweet, Reeve, and Watson. <br />Voting No: Commissioner Brauer. Absent: Commissioners Johnson and Kociscak. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer stated he was opposed due to the density. <br /> <br />Case #8: Request to Rezone Property from B-1 Business to R-3 Urban Residential; <br />Case of Eighty Seven LLC <br /> <br /> <br />Planning Commission/December 4, 2001 <br />Page 13 of 18 <br /> <br />