Planning Commission Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Mikayla Schmidt, City Planner
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Consideration of a Zoning Map Amendment for St. Olaf College at 1825 Windy Lane (Parcel ID 0335425001 and part of PID 0335300001).
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Action Requested:
The Planning Commission recommends approval of the zoning map amendment, to the City Council, to change the zoning at 1825 Windy Lane (Parcel ID 0335425001 and part of PID 0335300001) from A-S: Agricultural to CD-S: College Development.
Summary Report:
St. Olaf College has applied for a zoning map amendment for 1825 Windy Lane (Parcel ID 0335425001 and part of PID 0335300001) from A-S: Agricultural to CD-S: College Development.
The Comprehensive Plan (CP) has several maps and land use principles used for guiding development, including the Conservation & Development Map and the Framework Map. The Land Development Code is the regulation that new or redevelopment projects follow.
The Conservation and Development Map expresses in graphic form, where the Principles of the Comp. Plan could be implemented, and also illustrates areas to be conserved as open space and areas to be developed, redeveloped intensified or infilled.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of the zoning map amendment, to the City Council, to change the zoning of 1825 Windy Lane from A-S: Agricultural to CD-S: College Development. The attached resolution provides the criteria and findings supporting the zoning map amendment.
Alternative Options:
The Planning Commission can recommend approval or recommend denial of the zoning map amendment to City Council. After the Planning Commission's recommendation is made, the City Council may approve or deny the request for rezoning with a simple majority vote.
Financial Impacts:
There are no immediate financial impacts to the City.
Tentative Timelines:
* 06/05/24 Public hearing (PH) notice in newspaper
* 06/07/24 PH n...
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