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Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the MRCA district covers the entire area of the Mississippi <br /> River. He noted that there is a tall apartment complex right off of the river in Champlin. <br /> Planning Manager Larson shared that he believes they have an urban river designation in that area. <br /> Mayor Kuzma asked if they have everything that they need to move forward. <br /> Planning Manager Larson explained that in order to move the zoning code updates forward they <br /> need to have a map that would accompany this. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff explained that in order to make the zoning code updates there must <br /> be a map that goes along with it and the current map is reflective of the current comprehensive <br /> plan. He stated that if they wanted to make these zoning code changes then they would have to <br /> have a map to go along with it that would match the comprehensive plan. He noted that they could <br /> table this discussion for a few months or move forward with a comprehensive plan amendment. <br /> Planning Manager Larson stated that this is a good time of year to adopt the comprehensive plan <br /> as this is a slower time of the year. He added that they would want to adopt this before the <br /> construction season begins. He noted that if they are comfortable with all of the commercial <br /> changes then this could be adopted as proposed and then they could put a moratorium over <br /> everything residential. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson asked if they would want to make the 65 foot lots that <br /> Councilmember Riley shared concerns with 80 foot lots. She noted that Staff would still be able <br /> to work with the Met Council during this time. <br /> City Administrator Hagen asked how long a comprehensive plan amendment takes. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson said it can take six months to a year. <br /> Planning Manager Larson added that they will likely have to give the surrounding communities <br /> time to respond. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson asked the Council to get the zoning map to a point <br /> where they would approve it as part of the zoning code. <br /> Councilmember Riley suggested changing the R-1 B and R-1 C to R-1 A for the land that has not <br /> yet been developed. <br /> Planning Manager Larson asked about the area on Bunker and if they would like to rezone this <br /> area. He noted that this area is on the market, and he has received many phone calls on it. <br /> Councilmember Specht asked what is around this area. <br /> Councilmember Riley noted that this area is surrounded by the lake. <br /> City Council Special Work Session/October 17, 2023 <br /> Page 7 of 16 <br />