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standards language. It limits the amount of density transferred (5 acre minimum lot size and only 1/3 of zoning area allowed to be transferred- i.e., one acre transferred on a 3 acre lot). We will find appropriate spot in Ordinance 43 for this section. We plan on a public hearing on July 14, 2004 Planning Commission meeting. Working title is BHDTA. We next discussed height limit restrictions as described in our zoning ordinance. Mr. Wippich promoted moving away from current language, of strict height requirements and moving instead towards median height measured from a predetermined elevation. If enacted, this would allow for more varied roof heights, which would be consistent with. our preference for unique house designs. This also would allow for easier compliance with state energy code requirements. At 7:45 Jack Hoeschler arrived fresh from Italy. Mr. Lindner refused to yield the chair to Mr. Hoeschler. Church zoning was the next topic. Mr. Hoeschler introduced the group to RLUIPA, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000. This act limits a city's ability to prevent churches from entering a community through restrictive zoning requirements. Jack briefly discussed Lake Elino and Eden. Prairie as two cities with successful limits to church growth through zoning controls that comply with RLUIPA.. Sonie metro area churches exist through PUD ordinances. Finally we discussed site control, particularly as it relates to Hillary Farm, but in general for all future developments, specifically those involving density transfer or restrictive covenants. The group agrees site review should roll up to the. Zoning Administrator, but there should be some guidelines drafted by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission should also become involved in more complex zoning situations. Due to several scheduling conflicts our next meeting will be moved to Wednesday, July 14, 2004..Notification must go to the city clerk for publication. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:3.5PM.