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, ' , , - � <br /> To: Chair Kang and Planning Commission Members <br /> Jessica Loftus, City Administrator � <br /> From: Melanie Curtis, Planning &Zoning Coordinator � <br /> � <br /> Date: 11 January 2011 <br /> Subject: #11-3495 —Amend City Code Section 78-43 <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Application Summary: The City is proposing an amendment to City Code Section 78- <br /> 43 re ardin votin re uirements for zonin ordinance amendments. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the <br /> ro osed amendment. <br /> Pertinent Zoning Ordinance Sections <br /> Sec. 78-43. Adoption and amendment procedure. � <br /> List of Exhibits � <br /> Exhibit A. Draft Ordinance <br /> Exhibit 8. MN §462.357 subd. 2(b) <br /> Summary <br /> Currently, Orono City Code requires a two-thirds vote (4 of 5) of the entire Council for <br /> adoption of new zoning ordinances or amendments. This is inconsistent with the <br /> requirements in MN State Statute Chapter 462. <br /> The City Attorney has proposed revised language which is consistent with State Statute. <br /> The proposed language requires a simple majority vote (3 of 5) for zoning code adoption <br /> or amendments. A two-thirds vote of the entire Council is still required for changes in <br /> zoning district classification from residential to either commercial or industrial zoning. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> Does the Planning Commission have any concerns with the ordinance amendment? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the language as proposed. <br />