CC Summary Minutes 11-10-03
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City Council Summary - November 10, 2003
WALNUT GROVE 2ND ADDITION. 7305 GALPIN BOULEVARD.
KLINGELHUTZ DEVELOPMENT:
1) REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL ESTATE
DISTRICT (A2) TO MIXED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(R4).
2) REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO CREATE 5
LOTS CONSISTING OF ONE SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND FOUR
TWIN HOME UNITS WITH A VARIANCE FOR THE USE OF A
PRIVATE STREET.
3) REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE BLUFF CREEK OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Mayor Furlong excused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest with
Klingelhutz Development Company. Councilman Peterson handled this item as Acting
Mayor. Bob Generous presented the staff report and provided the Planning Commission
update. Councilman Labatt asked for clarification on the accesses into this site and the
existing home. Councilman Lundquist asked staff s opinion relating to the Planning
Commission's comments on the development's shape and density. Uli Sacchet provided
input from the Planning Commission and their concerns with the setbacks and the cul-de-
sac. Councilman Ayotte asked what the down side was of sending this application back
through the process. The applicant stated he was willing to work with the city, and
because of the time of year, timing would not be an issue.
Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Ayotte seconded that the City Council table
the Walnut Grove 2nd Addition request for rezoning, preliminary plat and
conditional use permit and send it back to the Planning Commission with direction
to look at the cul-de-sac or hammer head more closely and on Lots 4 and 5, to look
at the setbacks, building size and location. All voted in favor, except Councilman
Lundquist who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 3 to 1.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the meeting he and Councilman Ayotte attended
with Mike Fahey regarding public safety, specifically CrimNet. Mayor Furlong informed
the council that he has been invited to serve on a mayoral advisory committee for Senator
Norm Coleman's office. The first meeting was last Friday and he will advise the council
of upcoming meetings if they have any issues they want addressed.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the progress of the landscaping in City Center Park
adjacent to the library.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
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