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Motion by Councihnember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to call for a public h~,ari ng on the subsidy agreement for Dave Perkins Contracting to be scheduled for November 7, Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Elvig, and Strommcn. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Jeffrey and Olson. Case #4: Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Case of Larry Smith Community Development Director Trudgeon stated Larry Smith has applied for a c~mprchcnsivc plan amendment to change the land use of his property from Places to Work to l>iaces to Shop. The amendment to the Comprehensive Plan would allow the applicant to rcdcveI~p the property with commercial uses. The property is located in the northeast quadrant el' Bunker Lake Boulevard NW and Ramsey Boulevard NW. Historically, the property has been z{mcd for industrial uses. Mr. Smith currently resides on the property and the residential use of the site is considered lawful non-conforming. The subject property is bounded on the north and east by a single parcel that is zoned E-1 Employment. This property was recently approved for d:~'vclopment with self-service mini-storage units, which has not been initiated. The property to the east is zoned R-1 Residential. The property on the west side of Ramsey Boulevard is zoned Il-2 Medium Density Residential. The property on the south side of Bunker Lake Boulevard is zoned 1';-2 Employment and is occupied by Connexus. The property and the surrounding parcels a~'c all within thc Metropolitan Urban Service Area. Mr. Trudgcon indicated the property owner has stated that Places to Shop is more compatible with the area and would compliment the residential developments as well as Town Center to the stmth. The property owner could approach the City during the public process for the current ('omprehensive Plan Amendment underway, but has chosen to expedite matters and file the application. There is not a site plan application in conjunction with the requested land use ci~mgc. Mr. Smith is interested in finding out if the City will approve a land use change prior to marketing the property. He advised the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 6, 2005 and there were no written or verbal comments submitted relating to the pt'oposcd land use change. The Planning Commission agrees that Places to Shop is more compatible with the uses in the vicinity and has recommended that City Council approve the land usc change. Motion by Councihnember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #05- 10~308 approving the request and authorizing City Staff to submit the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Metropolitan Council for review and approval. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Pearson, and Strommcn. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Jeffrey and Olson. City Council / October 25, 2005 Page 8 of 22