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Commission and City Council could potentially eliminate one of the alternatives and not have to wait for the final Study. Chairperson Levine stated that is what he thought because it could take several months to complete this process. Commissioner Brauer stated if it takes six months, then that is what it takes because it needs to be done right in conjunction with the existing process and one should not be able to drive it one way or the other. He agreed with Commissioner Bauer that the consensus is that the lots along the River are prime lots but as for the rest of it, it is still up in the air. Commissioner Brauer stated this is a prime example of why the City needs the public process because the Planning Commission has heard from one party for using the Rivlyn Avenue approach but not heard from the others. Community Development Director Gladhill stated the discussion tonight was to provide comment on the Village Bank proposal. He noted there have been many opportunities for public comment on the Highway 10 Study and the land use discussion has also been on going, but mostly related to traffic impacts. Community Development Director Gladhill agreed the process needed to unfold and the discussion was whether some things could run parallel at the same time. Commissioner Nosan stated this is a difficult situation because if the road is put on the north side, all of the businesses will be affected and if on the south side, Village Bank would be affected. She stated she understands the difficult position of Village Bank and asked if there is a way to consider a partial plat for just the lots along the River. Community Development Director Gladhill stated a phased plat could be considered and from that, Village Bank will have to make their economic decisions whether it makes sense to continue the path of developing as residential or instead find a user consistent with the zoning. Mr. Deers stated it is not only their lots but other lots along Rivlyn Street will be impacted if the southern route is chosen. Commissioner Brauer stated this is a Comprehensive Plan amendment so that timeline will be different than for a zoning change. Chairperson Levine stated if things can be run parallel, that is an option, and the City will assure an appropriate process is followed. Commissioner Bauer stated if the Planning Commission can get a good sense at the July meeting of whether it will be the north or south route, then it can proceed. Chairperson Levine stated that is why the Planning Commission has to wait. Community Development Director Gladhill stated if a consensus is reached, there will be substantial divisiveness in what that alternative will be so the pros and cons of each will need to be considered. Planning Commission: July 10, 2014 5.03: Consider Recommendation and Approvals Related to Ridgepointe, a Major Subdivision, Case of Village Bank 1. Resolution #14-07-134 Adopting Findings of Fact #0930 Related to a Request for a Variance to Maximum Cul-De-Sac Length 2. Resolution #14-07-135 Granting a Variance to Maximum Cul-De-Sac Length