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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that regardless of the direction tonight, staff plans to bring this forward to the City Council at the May 26th meeting for input. Commissioner VanScoy asked if input has been received from all the Commissioners. Commissioner Johnson commented that he would be in favor of smaller lots but in respect to the Comprehensive Plan and comments of the neighbors he would support 80-foot lots. He stated that he lives on a 66-foot lot in the Woodlands and loves it, often seeing wildlife in his yard. He stated that based on the feedback and intent of the Comprehensive Plan he would support 80-foot lots. Commissioner VanScoy stated that he has no problem with smaller lots in certain areas, closer to Highway 10. He commented that as you move out from that corridor and into the rural area, the intent for the parcel was to have 80-foot lots and he would support that. He stated that this area is intended to transition to rural and he would like it to remain that way. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to recommend that City Council deny Ordinance #20-07 approving a Zoning Amendment for the Makowsky Property for The Excelsior Group. Further discussion Commissioner Gengler asked the ramifications of denying this amendment. Chairperson Bauer noted that this is a recommendation to the City Council, who will make the ultimate decision. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that if the City Council denies the application, a period of one year would need to pass before the City would consider it again but a modified application could be submitted. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill clarified that if the motion passes by the City Council, the zoning would default to the standard R-1 MUSA District. Commissioner Woestehoff clarified to those attending the meeting, supporting the motion of denial means the member is supporting 80-foot lots while opposing would support lesser sized lots. A roll call vote was performed by the Deputy City Administrator: Commissioner Johnson aye Commissioner Gengler nay Commissioner Anderson aye Commissioner Woestehoff nay Commissioner Peters nay Commissioner VanScoy aye Chairperson Bauer nay Motion failed. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to recommend that City Council table Ordinance #20-07 approving a Zoning Amendment for the Makowsky Property for The Excelsior Group with the direction that staff work with the developer to develop another plan with a combination of 75- and 80-foot lots. Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 Page 15 of 21