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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 13, 2009 Page 17 Mayor Klausing noted that there were three specific actions requested for action by the City Council at tonight's meeting; and sought clarification from City At- torney Anderson related to super or simple majority voting requirements on these actions. City Attorney Anderson noted that, under State Statute, Chapter 462.355, subd. 2, any amendment to the comprehensive plan required a 2/3 majority vote, indicat- ing four affirmative votes of the City Council Mayor Klausing noted that. this item had been heard before the Planning Commis- . Sion and City Council multiple times to-date. Mayor Klausing further noted, for the benefit of the City Council and public, that if there was insufficient support for amending the comprehensive plan, the other requested actions became aca- demic as they were prefaced on changing the comprehensive plan. Therefore, Mayor Klausing invited public comment, asking that it be kept brief, and specifi- cally addressing the comprehensive plan amendment for high density rezoning as much as possible. Mayor Klausing further requested that speakers keep the five (5) minute time limit in mind. Public Comment Written Comment, in the form of a bench handout, was received in opposition to the project from Gertrude Coad, 2200 - 306 Midland Grove Road. Scott Roste, President of Midland Grove Condominium Association Mr. Roste expressed appreciation to the City Council, Planning Commission, staff and developers for their time and attention to concerns expressed previously. Mr. Roste opined that this developer's request was unique in the need for comprehen- sive plan amendment in addition to the need for a PUD to allow significant devia- tion of code requirements, and not comparable to other projects used by staff in their report as comparable projects. Mr. Roste reminded Councilmembers of the vocal and significantly numbered public opposition originally expressed, and con- tinuing concerns, especially from those within the neighborhood that is to be sig- nificantly impacted by the proposed development. Mr. Roste addressed-the pre- viously-submitted petition in opposition from the surrounding neighbors and their continuing opposition based on the density of the proposed project on this size of a lot. Mr. Roste opined that many residents would support medium density zon- ing, or a project allowing that density on that specific property; but could not sup- port high density so close to other properties and lack of green space preservation. Mr. Roste reiterated previously-addressed concerns of petitioner related to traffic concerns, drainage issues, minimal pedestrian access for the property, and financ- ing and management of the project. Mr. Roste respectfully requested that the City Council deny this project and any comprehensive plan amendment at this time; and after further consideration if this orphan property needed to be rezoned to re- zone it as medium density, but not high density.