Minutes - Council Work Session - 03/16/2004 - Joint with Planning Commission

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· The possibility of creating a highway zone on both sides of the Highway · The possibility of creating two different zones, such as B-2 and B-3 · New development combining their access point with the neighboring property · Restricting properties that are noise sensitive or attract a lot of traffic Associate Planner Wald noted the consensus of the Commission and Council seems to be to look at permitted uses and square footage, taking into consideration location to the railroad and accesses. She indicated this will be brought back to the Planning Commission at the April 1st meeting and to the City Council in April. Commissioner Van Scoy inquired if the subdivision of existing lots can be restricted. He noted there is currently a minimum 1/2 acre lot and some of these areas are two acres or better. Assistant Public Works Director Olson noted if a subdivision is done it can be requested that only one access point be utilized. The meeting was recessed at 8:42 p.m. and reopened at 8:51 p.m. 2) Development Opportunity Process/Comprehensive Planning City Administrator Norman explained a recent request was received for a comprehensive plan amendment to extend Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA) west of Sunfish Lake Boulevard adjacent to the recently approved Alpine Acres subdivision. During the consideration of the project, the Planning Commission requested a more comprehensive approach to growth. He explained at a recent long-range strategic planning session, the City Council discussed growth in the City and had developed goals that allow municipal growth to "Opportunity Development". The Council will soon begin a comprehensive plan process that will allow for a large study for these Opportunity Development projects to proceed. The City Council had requested the opportunity to discuss the long-range vision with the Planning Commission. Mayor Gamec stated there are many landowners that would like to sell their land and are getting to the age where they are saying the land is their bankroll and investment. There is also a lot of pressure from developers on the larger parcels. It is a very frustrating time in how to deal with this, and they know they need to plan it and make it happen right. The Council will be doing a study and looking at the Comprehensive Plan, which is a big undertaking. City Administrator Norman indicated the Planning Commission has a large role in the planning process in relation to Goal Three. Councilmember Elvig noted the Planning Commission just received the goals of the Five Year Plan tonight, so they have not had a chance to review them. He explained the Council started with 20 to 25 goals and narrowed it down to those they considered most important. There is consensus on the goals, but not necessarily a consensus on the steps and the timing of those steps. Joint City Council/Planning Commission Work Session/March 16, 2004 Page 4 of 7