Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/05/2015

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NOTE: the City does anticipate a community center to be located within The COR. A community center user may be a tax exempt user. The City welcomes discussion of a community center with prospective developers. F. Professional Services City staff shall make a good faith effort to utilize local businesses for professional services required for land transactions (i.e. Title Commitment, Escrow Agent, Closing Services, ALTA Survey, etc.); subject to competitive pricing. G. Pre -Development Meeting with City Staff Before a PA is considered or executed by the EDA or City Council, the City may require the buyer to meet with the City's development team to discuss project timelines, property specifications, required public infrastructure, and land use regulations (known as a "Pre - Development" meeting by staff). The purpose of this meeting is to confirm that the preliminary project concept is physically and schematically possible, and to confirm the buyer understands City land use regulations, and to confirm what public infrastructure improvements will be requested. The City may require the buyer sign a non-binding MOU before executing a PA. Staff is authorized to request the buyer supply a concept site plan for this process. A concept site plan is not intended to be a full, detailed site plan, but a generalized concept with sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with zoning standards. Additionally, if deemed necessary, staff is authorized to request preliminary concept design to be reviewed by the Planning Commission as part of this process. H. Land Sale Ordinance Contingency The City Charter requires an ordinance be passed to sell City owned land. This process can take two to three months. The City shall include a provision in the contingencies section of all PAs requiring a land sale ordinance to be effective before closing. POLICY FOR THE SALE OF CITY OWNED LAND Page 6 of 6