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Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated that she did not see language for the zoning permit that Mr. Palzer had suggested and indicated she would like to see a list added of everything Staff can think of that should be reviewed. 2. Zoning Map Modifications Ms. Moore-Sykes explained that the Conservation District was not intended for the protection of waterviays but was created for future recreation and parks. She then explained that the Metropolitan Council does not recognize Cl zoning but does recognize the flood plain designation and that is what governs the development process. She further explained that she had discovered that the Cl zoning was done to provide a recreation area around Clear Water Creek back in June of 1991 at the request of the resident at 1759 Main Street. The Commission discussed the pros and cons oUhe conservation district and determined that it would be appropriate to solicit input from the City Attorney and the consultant who assisted with the changes to the Comprehensive Plan before detemtining how to rezone the C 1 district. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that a resident had applied for a variance from Rice Creek Watershed District to be allowed to build a tour-season porch in the tloodplain. She then indicated that Rice Creek had told the resident that it would grant approval if the City granted a variance and, since the resident applied for the variance, the 60 day time limit is ruuning. The Commission asked Ms. Moore-Sykes to call the resident and ask her to waive the 60- day requirements because the City needs to research whether or not a variancerrom the City is required. V. NEW BUSINESS I. Consideration of Cablecastin~ Meetings After discussing the matter, it was determined that the Commission did not tee! it was necessary to cablecast its meetings. 2. Extension Requests - Non-compliant Sheds IV!:r. l'v.!ichaels addJ:essed the Commission and explained that he had been doLl1g extensive remodeling on his house because it was purchased as a HOD home and needed repair. He then indicated that the roof of the shed was not in very good condition and last winter a heavy load of snow slid onto it from the house and collapsed the shed. !vir. Michaels indicated he had come to City Hall to ask severai questions concerning the work he was doing and specifically asked whether he needed a permit to rebuild the shed. Page 40f9