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before the Council for a formal consideration. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated if the consultant provides a dear statement that the parcel should remain in the moratorium it would not even appear before the Council. She read their recommendation which indicates "Our opinion is that Outlot A, Regency Pond, remain in the development moratorium to allow time for the Comprehensive Plan to be completed. However, the Council may choose to accept the request to remove this parcel from the moratorium. If the Council so chooses, careful consideration should be given (during site plan review) to the density issue relative to current comprehensive planning discussions as they progress during the months of June and July. Further consideration should also be given to the status of the two parcels between the subject parcel and Ramsey Boulevard to enable future development and or redevelopment." Councilmember Haas Steffen stated this is not a very clear statement of what they recommend and she is inclined to say "no" but is also inclined to say the City will probably not get commercial or industrial development on this parcel. She noted the townhouse plan as distributed by Mr. Schmidt and stated the only way it should have been forwarded to the Council is if the Hoisington Koegler Group reviews the plan and indicates it is consistent. Councilmember Haas Steffen suggested they be asked for a more clear, less fuzzy, answer. Councilmember Beyer stated if the moratorium is lifted on this parcel it will open a "can of worms." She stated the Comprehensive Plan process is so close to the end, she believes the Council should let it take its course. Mr. Schmidt stated they would like to request a rezoning and suggested they be allowed to bring in the proposal under a rezoning request with this plan so the City's consultant can review it and provide a recommendation. Then they can move forward with development this year. He advised that a similar drawing was reviewed by the consultant and they indicated it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He requested that the moratorium be waived so rezoning can be applied for. Ms. Frolik clarified that Mr. Schmidt had applied for a rezoning and he had been advised that the City has 60 days to provide an answer but the "clock" would not begin until Mr. Schmidt had received an exemption from the moratorium. Mayor Gamec asked if a rezoning request can be made if the property remains within the moratorium. City Attorney Goodrich stated he can request it but it would not be considered. Mr. Schmidt suggested this is making the property unusable and the Council is arbitrarily and selectively indicating development for certain parcels. Mayor Gamec stated the consultant could rezone this property as part of the Comprehensive Plan so a rezoning application is not needed. If that process is followed, it would be completed in October. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to deny the request of Wayne Johnson and TSM Development, Inc., for exception from the Moratorium Ordinance for Outlot A of Regency Pond. City Council/July 14, 1998 Page 10 of 18