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City Council Regular Meeting - 09/13/04 Minutes - Page 26 "ADOPT A RESOLUTION approving a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT from LR (Low Density Residential) to MR (Medium Density Residential - townhomes) and from Golf Course to HR, High Density Residential (condominium) contingent upon final approvals and a positive review by the Metropolitan Council " , would not be not required, as the City Council had taken this action and approved a resolution at their October 2003 meeting. Mayor Klausing expressed his surprise that there was as little opposition to this plan as had been received. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the requested action, opining that the units were a positive addition to the community and given earlier actions by the City Council tonight, he was not in a position to support denial of the rezoning. Councilmember Schroeder opined his support of the requested action, noting that when the request had first been presented to the City Council, he was concerned about the screening of the building due to its size, but he noted that Figure L- 3 shows that his concerns had been addressed very comprehensively related to the residential properties. Mr. Paschke concurred that the developer had addressed the needs at the site, as well as providing for additional landscaping at adjoining, off-site properties to provide further screening. [8.2] Schroeder n10ved, Maschka seconded, approval of the final plat creating a single condominium lot with new utility, drainage and ponding easen1ents. Councilmember Ihlan noted that previous discussions related to this matter had been prior to her appointment and election to office, and opined that she would have been reluctant to adopt an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to allow for the development. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that the development was not in keeping with the neighborhood, and she would either be abstaining or voting nay to the request. Roll Call