Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/01/2013

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Regular Planning Commission 5. 5. Meeting Date: 08/01/2013 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Information Title: Receive Update on Public Input Process for 15153 Nowthen Blvd NW: Former Municipal Center Background: General Background This case is related to the development of City owned land located at 15153 Nowthen Boulevard; known as the Former Municipal Center Site ("Subject Property"). The Subject Property is 21.24 acres in size and is is located in Public/Quasi-Public zoning district. This site was vacated in 2006, when the City moved its municipal center campus to The COR. Fire Station #2 still currently operates from the former municipal center site. Since 2006, the City has explored various options for selling the Subject Property in conjunction with the construction of a new fire station on an adjacent City owned site. In 2012, the City was approached by Connexus Energy regarding the development of the Subject Property for a data center(s). The City is considering two general development scenarios for the Subject Property: data center and single family residential. The City completed a feasibility study on said development scenarios inFebruary 2013 (which included site concept maps); and, a public open house in April 2013. The next step in the process to develop the Subject Property is to consider the appropriate land use and zoning; specifically: consider submitting an application for a comprehensive plan amendment. Regardless of the future land use, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment shall be required if the site is not to be used for public or quasi -public uses as outlined in the Zoning District. On June 11, 2013 the City Council directed Staff to further engage surrounding property owners before submitting an application to amend the City's comprehensive plan; specifically, regarding a data center development. A copy of the June 11, 2013 City Council Meeting case is attached as background. Additional information is available on the project webpage atwww.citvoframsev.com/formeiiiuc. On July 9, 2013, the City Council approved the format for the public input process. A copy of the July 9, 2013 is also attached for review. Purpose of Case To update the Planning Commission on the format chosen by the City Council for this public input process and update on the proposed timeline. Notification: There is no notification required at this stage. However, Staff has previously attempted to notify surrounding Property Owners of various stages preceeding this discussion and set up a project webpage at www.citvoframsev.com/formerrmc. Observations/Alternatives: