Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 04/20/2015 - Joint with Planning Commission

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subject to appeal to the City Council. He went over the Community Development Department staff, which consists of the Planning Division and the Building Inspection Division that works closely with the Economic Development Division. He stated that the Economic Development Manager serves as liaison to the Economic Development Authority. He spoke about contracted inspections, the uniqueness of an in-house contracted electrical inspector, and a contracted planner used to help Staff meet the 60-day deadline. He reported on the Comprehensive Plan's Vision and Values Statement as it exists today. He stated that the community desires some changes to it. He stated that it will serve as the framework going forward and will lead into zoning code amendments as the City applies its development review standards. He spoke about the values and checklist for zoning alternatives that was developed by citizens and the desire to continue that type of collaborative community engagement. He spoke about the City Council's revision process of the 2015 Strategic Plan. Community Development Director Gladhill also reported on the powers given to the City by Minnesota Statute Chapter 462 with regard to zoning and subdivision codes. He stated that the Comprehensive Plan is part of Minnesota Statute Chapter 473 and outlined the City's process for completing the Comprehensive Plan update. He spoke about the Regional Plan that includes transportation, water resources management, regional parks, etc. He stated that the Comprehensive Plan must be in harmony with the Regional Plan. He stated that this has implications on how fast the City grows and how it serves the community with infrastructure needs. He stated that Highway 10 and the water supply are key issues that subcommittees are currently working on. He provided the Board and Commission with the Comprehensive Plan's future land use map. He reported on several overlay districts that are specialized geographic areas that might not fit the mold of an underlying zoning district with rivers and the closed landfill as an example. The landfill is a new component of the Comprehensive Plan. He reported that an application needs to be processed in 60 days with one 60-day extension allowed. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that Roberts Rules of Order are utilized by both the Planning Commission and the EPB. He pointed out motions that are not used frequently such as "Call the Question". Commission Brauer recognized Bob Bentz and Joe McDilda for their contributions to the last Comprehensive Plan. Board Member Hiatt asked for clarification on the timing of the EPB's review. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the EPB is part of the same silo as the Planning Commission versus a separate step. The EBP will be in advance of the Planning Commission and then a proposal will be forwarded to the City Council. Commissioner Bauer asked if applicants will come to the EPB. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the City makes it an option and not a requirement to come before the EPB. He stated that if the EPB or Planning Commission feels this is important to let Staff know. Environmental Policy Board/April 20, 2015 Page 4 of 11