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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 10/08/2013 Submitted For: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services By: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services 7. 3. Information Title: 15153 Nowthen Blvd Property Development: Adopt Public Input Process 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 zoned Public/Quasi-Public. This Subject Property was vacated in 2006, when the City moved its municipal center campus to The COR (NOTE: Fire Station #2 temporarily operates from the Subject Property). 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 in February 2013 (which included site concept maps); and, a public open house in April 2013. Case Background Because the Subject Property is zoned Public/Quasi Public today, the next step in the process to develop this site is to consider the appropriate future land use and zoning --specifically: consider submitting an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. In June and July 2013 the City Council directed Staff to re-engage surrounding property owners before submitting an application to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan --specifically, regarding a potential data center development. Below is a summary of the proposed study group. Proposed Study Group PURPOSE: better understand under what circumstances would a data center development be an acceptable use for the Subject Property. The key outcome of this process is a proposal for Council consideration; which will include (1) further documentation/information addressing specific concerns (2) mitigation proposals addressing specific concerns (3) updated site concept maps and cost -benefit analysis. NOTE: The purpose of a study group is identify and consider compromises/ solutions; it is possible the study group may conclude certain concerns cannot be mitigated. STAKEHOLDERS: 13 surrounding/at-large property owners will be primary study group participants. One Councilmember, one EDA member and one Planning Commission Member will also be involved with the process. See Observations/Alternatives section of this case for a detailed list. TIMELINE: 4-6 sessions, two hours per session from November to January. Results will be reviewed by the EDA, Planning Commission and City Council. Subsequently, the City Council will consider submitting an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.