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Ms. Sitz clarified the City is saying that the development that will occur in this area will be a <br />different kind than the existing comprehensive plan, which now indicates 2 ½ acre lots. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt comlnented if that is the case they technically cannot amend an ordinance <br />because they cannot have an ordinance that is inconsistent with the general land use plan, which <br />is the comprehensive plan. He indicated this is consistent with the comprehensive plan, which is <br />a phased redevelopment of that COtTidor. There were a number of residents that f'ought long and <br />hard about having that incorporated, but this is really what was approved for the Rural <br />Developing District. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon noted another area for this to be <br />considered is the Rural Reserve District, but the Rural Developing Area has always been <br />indicated as having the ability to cluster. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked if this amendment was noticed as a public hearing for the meeting in <br />June. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon replied that meeting was not advertised <br />as a public hearing, because it xvas a general discussion on how the amendment should be <br />drafted. <br /> <br />Chair Nixt noted in that regard Ms. Sitz is con'ect, that this is the first notice to the public about <br />the concepts that are being considered. <br /> <br />Ms. Sitz quoted the minntes of a previous meeting as follows: "Assistant Community <br />Development Trudgeon indicated there is no sewer and water there now and that was one of the <br />place holders in the comprehensive plan. He stated the question was how to get utilities up there <br />and this would allow those areas to develop more now until the City can figure out how to do <br />that." She stated her concern is going back to the process back in 1997, it started with asking the <br />residents what their vision is for the City and what they want it to look like. The public has not <br />had a chance to weigh in as to whether they like this idea, which is 180 degrees opposite from <br />the community involved process involved inthe plan. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt replied he understands where Ms. Sitz is coming fi'om. However, he believes it <br />was always considered in the comprehensive plan adopted in 2001 thru the Rural Developing <br />District would provide for redevelopment consistent with what is being proposed. A number of <br />groups lobbied heavily against this type of development, however, at the same time there were a <br />number of residents that lobbied heavily to have this type of development included in the plan. <br />This development is not new; it is in the comprehensive plan. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer commented Ms. Sitz has a point that they are to some extent changing the <br />rules in that area. Her point about public input is a good one, whether this concept xvas <br />conceived back then or not. This is a huge change in the City and it makes sense to get more <br />public involvement with it. <br /> <br />Planning Com~nission/August 5, 2004 <br /> Page 34 of 40 <br /> <br /> <br />