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City Council Regular Meeting - 05/10/04 Minutes - Page 21 appear possible. City Attorney Anderson, at the request of Mayor Klausing and Councilmember Ihlan, addressed procedural issues related to action on this matter. Ihlan moved, Kough seconded, a motion to deny a request for an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan from LR (Low Density Residential) to MR (Medium Density Residential - townhomes) for the 1.44 acre parcel at 2550 Hamline Avenue. Councilmember Ihlan explained her rationale for denial was based on significant policy reasons that had been put forward. Councilmember Kough explained his rationale for denial was based on his responsibility to protect single family homes in the area. Councilmember Schroeder expressed apprecIatIon to staff on their presentation of the facts, and their review of a "cluster" within a "cluster" concept in development districts within the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Schroeder noted that he would vote against denial, but expressed some concern on the density issue. Mayor Klausing opined that townhomes appeared to make sense in this area, and if done well shouldn't have a detrimental affect on the single-family homes. Mayor Klausing noted that while townhomes were a housing need in the community, the density issue was problematic for that neighborhood. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan, Kough and Klausing. Nays: Schroeder. 8. Consider a Request by Vernon Albertson for a Two-Lot Vernon Albertson Minor Subdivision of Property Consistent with the City Code Two-Lot Minor (with NO Variance) at 3103 Asbury (PF 3556) Subdivision of City Planner Thomas Paschke provided an overview of this Property request for a lot line change in an existing lot line to create two (with NO Variance) single-family parcels from the existing 40,000 square foot lot. at 3103 Asbury