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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 10,2011 Page 6 neighborhood had become aware of the intent to rezone the parcels at 3253 and 3261 Old Highway 8; and subsequent understandings of the neighbors and discus- sions with staff. Ms. Mix expressed frustration in having to return to the Planning Commission when they had originally supported the request of the neighborhood to rezone the property to MDR, Medium Density Residential, rather than the City Council decision to rezone the property to HDR, High Density Residential. Chair Roe advised that the Planning Commission would take under consideration whatever the applicant requested, and make their recommendation to the City Council based on the application itself Ms. Mix further questioned the timing and need for an open house. Chair Roe clarified that the open house was part of the application process prior to submission of the application and its being heard by the Planning Commission. Member Pust assured Ms. Mix that they had done nothing wrong in the process, and clarified the appeal process under a new law, following the previous decision of the City Council. Member Willmus clarified that, if the neighbors so chose to do so, they could in- itiate rezoning of the properties at 3253 and 3261 Old Highway 8. Member McGehee opined that, if the group decided to proceed with an applica- tion for rezoning, that the City Manager be directed to have staff provide clear steps for the process to avoid similar confusion. City Manager Malinen assured the Board and public that staff is available to as- sist, as it served with any and all applications. Member McGehee opined that she wanted to see every step put in writing. Brian Buck,3609 33rd Avenue NE, St. Anthony Village Mr. Buck questioned if the neighborhood needed to be concerned, if it pursued rezoning, that the correct land use designation was applicable. Chair Roe noted that the zoning did need to comply with the Comprehensive Plan land use designation. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the two needed to conform; with the Zoning change approval or denial based on simple majority vote, but any Comprehensive Plan Amendment needing super majority vote. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the property owners at 3253 and 3261 Old Highway 8 may have concerns and challenge any determinations and require additional resolution.