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City Council Regular Meeting - 08/28/06 Minutes - Page 9 mass that was considered too dense for this area. Mr. Paschke noted that other Commissioners supported the proposal as presented, indicating the existing mix of this neighborhood and lack of specific identify, as well as achieving Comprehensive Plan directives regarding housing, and meeting the goals and objectives of the City Housing Plan as approved by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Paschke further advised that, while the Planning Commission sent forth a 3/3 vote, and no specific recommendation to the City Council, they created two additional conditions related to creating diversity in housing design; and requiring staff and the developer to explore the establishment of creating town home units that were specifically owner-occupied units. Mr. Paschke advised that, following the split vote ofthe Planning Commission and additional public comment received at that meeting, and an additional neighborhood meeting held by the applicant and their developers, additional information would be provided by the developer. Councilmember Ihlan clarified, and staff confirmed, that a Comprehensive Plan Amendment would require a 4/5 vote of the City Council. Councilmember Kough noted ongoing concerns of neighbors related to the town homes and density issues, his personal preference to maintain large lots in the community, and the neighborhood's preference for single family homes only. John Mahs, Schools Mr. Mahs noted that Mounds View School District Superintendent Dr. Jan Witthuhn, and the District's Attorney, Dan Colton, along with developers, were also present at tonight's meeting. Applicant Comment applicant representative, Mounds View Public Mr. Mahs provided background related to the project, initiated over three years ago; City staff consultation and participation in the project development criteria and preferences; significant monies spent to-date in developing the plan, with input from the