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Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated that she did not see language for the zoning permit that Mr. Palzer had suggestcd and indicated she would like to see a list added of everything Staff can think of that should be rcviewed. 2. Zoning Map Modifications Ms. Moore-Sykes explained that the Conscrvation District was not intended for the protection of waterways but was created for future recreation and parks. She then explained that the Mctropolitan Council does not recognize Cl zoning but does recognize thc flood plain designation and that is what governs the development process. She further cxplained that she had discovered that the C I zoning was done to provide a recreation area around Clear Water Crcck back in June of 1991 at the request of the resident at 1759 Main Street. Thc Commission discusscd the pros and cons of the conservation district and dctcrmined 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 deternlining how to rezone the C I district. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that a resident had applied for a variance from Rice Creek Watershed District to be allowed to build a four-season porch in the floodplain. She thcn indicated that Ricc Creek had told the residcnt 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 running. The Commission asked Ms. Moorc-Sykes to call the residcnt and ask her to waive thc 60- day requirements because the City needs to research whether or not a variance from the City is required. V. NEW BUSINESS ]. Consideration of Cablecasting Meetings After discussing thc matter, it was determined that the Commission did not fccl it was necessary to cablecast its mcetings. 2. Extension Requests - Non-compliant Sheds Mr. Michaels addressed the Commission and explaincd that he had been doing extensive remodeling on his house because it was purchased as a HUD 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. Mr. Michaels indicated he had come to City Hall to ask several questions concerning the work he was doing and specifically asked whether he needed a permit to rebuild the shed. Page 4 of9