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Planning Commission recommends rezoning of 1640–1658 E. County Road E after code amendment
Summary
The Vadnais Heights Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend rezoning properties at 1640–1658 East County Road E from C-2A to C-2 after a zoning-code amendment removed the C-2A district; staff said the change aligns the parcels with Ordinance No. 795 and reduces zoning complexity.
Adam Schreiber, Chairperson of the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission, called the May 26 meeting to order and the Commission moved unanimously to recommend a city-initiated rezoning for several parcels along East County Road E.
Planning/Community Development Director Nolan Wall told commissioners the request would rezone the subject properties from Commercial Two-A (C-2A) to Commercial Two (C-2) following a City Council zoning code amendment on April 7 that eliminated the C-2A district and revised permitted uses. Wall recommended approval, saying the proposal complies with Ordinance No. 795.
"As a condition of approval, the City required the subject properties to be rezoned from C-2A to C-2," Wall said during the presentation. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing.
Chairperson Schreiber said he believes the rezoning will simplify the City's zoning map and "reduce the City's legal liability by reducing the number of zoning districts." After discussion, Commissioner Terri Dresen moved and Commissioner Curt Cooper seconded a motion "to recommend approval of Draft Ordinance No. 800 with any recommended revisions." The motion carried, 7-0.
The Planning Commission's action is a recommendation to the City Council; the staff report cites compliance with Ordinance No. 795 as the basis for the recommendation. The City Council will consider the draft ordinance and any amendments at a subsequent meeting before any zoning change becomes effective.
