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City Council Regular Meeting - 08/28/06 Minutes - Page 15 large lots versus those preferences of families for larger homes with less outdoor upkeep to accommodate work and commute schedules, family time and leisure activities. Ms. Manke opined that she was more supportive of the plan presented tonight, with removal of the proposed four-unit town home. Mr. Paschke clarified that notice had been provided to property owners within 500' of the parcel by the City for the Public Hearing. Mr. Paschke advised that he couldn't speak to the notice provided by the School District for the neighborhood meetings. Mr. Paschke further clarified that the proposed redevelopment of the Hamline Shopping Center was in concept only, that it mayor may not occur, and while originally proposing 14,000 square feet of retail space, what actually developed may be vastly different than originally proposed in concept format. Councilmember Pust sought clarification from staff on the timing issue for Public Hearing at the Planning Commission level to seek their recommendation on the latest proposal. Mr. Paschke advised that the City Council had several options, but that the earliest available Planning Commission docket would be in October in order to allow proper notice accommodations, both published and mailed. Mr. Paschke advised that recommended City Council action would be for a motion referring the item back to the Planning Commission for recommendation at their October meeting, and coming before the City Council again at their October 23, 2006 regular meeting. Mr. Paschke reminded Councilmembers that the proposed five town home units didn't need Planning Commission recommendation, given no need for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the town homes. Discussion among Councilmembers ensued related to the policy analysis and process.