Wendy's appealed the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a fast food restaurant at 325 E Franklin Ave.
On 4/7/05, the Zoning and Planning Committee voted to send the Wendy's appeal to Council without recommendation. The Council sent the matter back to committee, and on 5/5/05, Z&P again voted to send the appeal to Council without recommendation. Both Council Member Zimmermann and Council Member Lilligren were present at both of these committee meetings, and spoke in favor of upholding the Planning Commission's decision. Unfortunately, they were not "on the prevailing side of voting it down;" there was not a successful vote to deny the CUP at either Z&P committee meeting. At the 5/13/05 Council meeting, Council Member Zimmermann moved to deny Wendy's appeal and presented findings to support the denial. Council Member Schiff moved to grant the appeal with staff findings. Council Member Schiff's motion passed. This is the meeting from which Council Member Lilligren was absent. In response to the community concerns raised during the Wendy's discussions, Council Member Zimmermann introduced an ordinance to add the Pedestrian Overlay to sections of Franklin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue at the 6/17/05 Council meeting. This amendment to the Zoning Code requires an in-depth and deliberative process with CPED staff and community members. Right now, it is 9th out of 18 Zoning Code amendments on the docket. The Zoning Code amendments will be ranked again once the 2006 budget, and therefore staffing levels for Planning, is established. Anyone who would like to review Council actions will find this website useful: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2005-meetings/home/ Natalie Collins Aide to 6th Ward Council Member Dean Zimmermann (612)673-2206 natalie.collins-AT-ci.minneapolis.mn.us -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Hartmann Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 10:54 AM To: Mpls Forum Subject: Re: [Mpls] Lilligren clarifies and corrects the record Once again, I feel the need and obligation to correct fallacious claims made against Council Member Lilligren by the Zimmerman campaign and give a clearer perspective of Dean's service to the Sixth Ward. Jenny Heiser and Lauren Maker have accused CM Lilligren of misrepresenting his position and voting record on the Wendy's drive through development at 24th and Clinton. In committee, Robert led a thoughtful discussion on the shortcomings of the Wendy's proposal and was on the prevailing side of voting it down. Wendy's then filed an appeal, which was granted as the final council action. Council VP Lilligren was absent at that meeting due to a previous government leadership obligation at Harvard. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
