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7.05: Consider Resolution #12- 07 -XXX to Approve a Revised Comprehensive Plan Amendment for The COR Development Services Manager Gladhill and Development Manager Lazan reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the Council relating to the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment and process to update the original AUAR. It was noted reference to a community center is simply a placeholder in the Comprehensive Plan and the City is not considering that type of project at this point. They explained the need to update the AUAR and amend the Comprehensive Plan to address inconsistencies and assure the traffic counts and housing components are consistent and more trips will not be generated than the infrastructure can accommodate. Councilmembers Elvig and Strommen expressed concern there would be financial ramifications to the City, now or in the future, if revised projections are not met or a reviewing agency does not support the updated AUAR. Development Services Manager Gladhill explained that is the reason staff is taking the approach to update the AUAR, so those questions can be answered. He noted this is only an AUAR update and the City already has a lot of baseline information. Once updated, staff can pursue grant opportunities and properly plan for infrastructure needs. Councilmember Strommen raised questions on the process of updating the AUAR, amending the Comprehensive Plan, and whether the review process may result in additional changes. Development Services Manager Gladhill explained that the data in the AUAR and Comprehensive Plan dovetail. He described the process for review by the Environmental Quality Board and other agencies as well as the allowed comment period. The Council will be notified of agency comments, if any, and he is confident nothing major will come up during the AUAR comment period. At the request of Councilmember Strommen, Development Services Manager Gladhill recapped the discussion held by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Strommen suggested several formatting revisions to the technical memorandum to improve readability and clarity. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to adopt Resolution #12 -07 -114 Approving a Revised Comprehensive Plan Amendment for The COR. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Wise, Backous, Elvig, McGlone, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 7.06: Adopt Ordinance Amending the City Code Relating to Noise Nuisance /Sound Levels City Council / July 24, 2012 Page 6 of 9