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Print Agenda Item http://l56.142.212.178:8080/print_ag memo.cfin?seq=6466&rev num... <br /> CC Work Session 2. 1. <br /> Meeting Date: 07/12/2016 <br /> Information <br /> Title: <br /> Review Findings of The COR Development Plan Policy Maker Survey <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> The purpose of this case is to review findings from the recent COR Development Plan Policy Maker <br /> Survey. The intent of this survey was to review where those involved in land use policy decisions felt the <br /> master plan for The COR should be headed. Over several recent Land Use Applications, it became evident <br /> that there were different interpretations on what the current plan indicates and where different stakeholders <br /> felt the development should be headed. The survey concept was the result of a 2015 Joint Work Session <br /> between the City Council and Planning Commission. <br /> Staff will present a more refined presentation at the meeting highlighting key trends. Here is a potential list <br /> of key trends to consider: <br /> 1. Good Planning for Pedestrian Facilities. There is strong consensus that the City continues to do <br /> well on planning for adequate pedestrian facilities. <br /> 2. Good Architectural Design. Focus on good architectural design appears to continue to be a key <br /> goal. <br /> 3. Maintain Vision Area Surrounding Rail Station,With Tweaks.Vision for the downtown/station <br /> area (quarter-mile around the Northstar Station) should largely stay the same in terms of design. <br /> However, the mix between residential and commercial should be re-evaluated. <br /> 4. Evaluate the Vision for the Retail District.Vision of the north west retail area (Sunwood and <br /> Armstrong) should be re-evaluated. While there is not a full consensus on this policy direction, there <br /> are enough responses to warrant the discussion for future consideration. Responses were nearly 50/50 <br /> to change the vision for this area. Evaluating the vision does not necessarily mean a plan change will <br /> occur. <br /> 5. Maintain the Vision for the Office District. Vision for the south east office district should largely <br /> remain the same. <br /> 6. Maintain the Vision for the Community-Oriented User. The vision for a larger community-based <br /> user in The COR should be maintained. This could range from a community center to movie theater, <br /> etc. <br /> 7. Evaluate the Zeolite Retail Parcel. Disclaimer: this question was worded incorrectly. The intent of <br /> the question was to determine whether the City should consider a change from retail to residential <br /> based on actual developer interest and challenges as a retail pad side. This question will be reviewed, <br /> considered, and resolved throughout any potential amendment to the plan. However, as worded and <br /> based on a response, there appears to be a desire to retain the retail vision. Evaluation does not <br /> necessarily mean a plan change will occur. <br /> 8. Continue Discussion on Sign Regulations. There appears to be some hesitation in allowing 75 foot <br /> tall advertising signs (result of the grade-separated interchange), while also a showing of those that <br /> desire to allow for them. <br /> 9. Generally Maintain the Vision for Shared Parking Strategies. A majority of respondents <br /> indicated that we should retain the vision to require shared, potentially structured parking in the <br /> 1 of 3 8/26/2016 8:58 AM <br />