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Commissioner Field stated he likes that the expectations are laid out on the front end and the <br />applicants are not surprised. He asked if this came from Staff of what they have observed on <br />areas that can be improved for the consumer, or has there been a process of getting feedback <br />from those consumers who inquire with the City. <br />Senior Planner Gladhill stated one of Council's strategic planning goals is to streamline the <br />review process. Staff and Council have received feedback from Developers and they want to <br />know the expectations up front. <br />Discussion ensued regarding landscaping requirements. <br />Planning Consultant Goodroad reviewed Section 117.116B, E-3 Employment (Office Park) <br />District. <br />Commissioners discussed whether heavy manufacturing and outside storage should be prohibited <br />in this zoning district. <br />Planning Consultant Goodroad reviewed Section 117.144A, Special Requirements and <br />Performance Standards for B-1, B-2 and B-3 Zoning Districts. <br />Planning Consultant Goodroad reviewed Section 117.355 Residential Off-street Parking and <br />Section 117.356 Commercial and Industrial Development Off-street Parking and Loading. She <br />stated that off-street parking has been revised to include broader guidance and requirements for <br />minimum parking requirements in residential districts, including different types of multi -family <br />and senior housing. Parking needs vary between independent and assisted or nursing home <br />facilities. She continued with landscaping requirements for the commercial and industrial <br />districts. <br />Discussion ensued regarding vision clearance. <br />Planning Consultant Goodroad stated in an attempt to reduce excessive parking and outdoor <br />storage, one of the alternatives is to allow some of the specific users such as big box retailers, <br />larger warehouse and office users to maximize parking thresholds. <br />Commissioner Brauer stated he liked the ordinance overall, it has flexibility and yet has <br />perimeters. <br />Case #2: Staff Update <br />The Staff Update was noted. <br />Case #3: Zoning Bulletins <br />Zoning Bulletins were noted. <br />Planning Commission/April 5, 2012 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />