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Further discussion: Cormnissioner Van Scoy inquired about the number of acres of open space <br />that has not yet been filled in under Item No. 10 of the findings. Commissioner Van Scoy <br />questioned if the 8.7 acres to be rezoned to Public/Quasi P, ublic according to Item No: 4 of the <br />resolution is in addition to existing Public/Quasi Public land. Assistant Community <br />Development Director Frolik replied that is correct. The City Hall and Fire Station area are <br />already zoned Public/Quasi Public. Chairperson Nixt requested clarification that there will not <br />be less than 7.5 acres of private open space. Assistant Community Development Director replied <br />there is a requirement for 50% open space. She recalled that earlier in the day, she received <br />information indicating that the proposal includes approximately 67% open space; that calculation <br />needs to be verified. Chairperson Nixt stated the record should reflect that Item No. 10 'will <br />include a minimum of 7.5 acres of private open space. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Levine, Shepherd, Van Scoy, <br />and Watson. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner Brauer. Absent: Commissioner <br />Johnson. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Levine, to recommend that City <br />Council approve the request for rezoning from GM Land Development, based on the Findings of <br />Fact, and contingent upon Metropolitan Council's approval of the request for a Comprehensive <br />Plan Amendment. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Commissioner Van Scoy questioned what will occur if the Planning <br />Commission's recommendations on the preliminary plat are rejected. Assistant Community <br />Development Director Frolik replied the Council has the authority and discretion to modify the <br />recommendation of the Planning Commission. CommiSsioner Van Scoy noted the park <br />dedication is covered in the Staff Review Letter. His concern is regarding the sidewalks. <br />Chairperson Nixt noted the rezoning is based on the Findings of Fact, and there is reasonably <br />direct connectivity between the preliminary plat and the rezoning requeSt. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Levine, Shepherd, Van Scoy, <br />and Watson. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner Brauer. Absent: Commissioner <br />Johnson. <br /> <br />Case #6: <br /> <br />Public Hearing - Request for a Condii-ional Use Permit to Exceed The' <br />Maximum Allowable Square Footage for Accessory Structures; Case of Troy <br />Stenerson <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt closed the regular portion of the Planning Cormnission meeting at 9:19 p.m. in <br />order to call the public hearing to order. <br /> <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt called the public hearing to order at 9:19 p.m. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/November 3, 2005 <br /> Page. 19 of 27 <br /> <br /> <br />