Agenda - Council - 03/08/2022 - Laserfiche WebLink

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process move forward to bring forward more detailed plans and specifics. She stated that the school and residents can speak to determine where compromises can be made. Commissioner Walker asked what would happen if the rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment were not approved tonight. He stated that he is not comfortable moving these actions forward, changing what can happen in the area if a resolution cannot be gained for the list of concerns. He noted that PACT could then back out and the door would be open for other uses that may not be desired. Senior Planner Anderson stated that the recommendation from the Commission would move forward to the Council for consideration. He stated that the actions of the Council could be made contingent upon formal approval of Site Plan and Final Plat so that those actions only move forward if the PACT plans are ultimately approved. He noted that if PACT were unable to gain the necessary approvals, the rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment would become null and void. He noted that the Commission could also include that contingency in its motion. Commissioner Walker asked what would happen if this is passed and PACT brings something forward that makes the residents uncomfortable in the next steps, which causes the Commission to recommend denial of the plans. Senior Planner Anderson explained that the Commission would need to review the proposal to determine whether it complies with the City Code and all other regulations. He stated that if those standards are met, legally the City should not be denying the project. He stated that if there are elements that are deficient in terms of Code standards, those could be identified in support of a denial. Commissioner Walker asked if there were anything in the City Code that would allow for the input of residents and their comfort level. Senior Planner Anderson stated that when the next step is reached, there is the potential to work with the applicant if there are additional protections or modifications that they would like to see in the proposal, perhaps even above and beyond the minimum standards of the Code. He acknowledged that the applicant would need to be a willing partner in that as it would be above what is required. Commissioner Walker stated that he cannot get to the point of support until he knows that the residents will be okay with the project. Commissioner Anderson commented that he does see a path forward, adding the contingency onto these recommendations that the Preliminary Plat must be approved in order for these approvals to become valid. He noted that there would be another public hearing at Preliminary Plat and if the developer does not meet the regulations, that request would be denied. He stated that Preliminary Plat would be the opportunity to review the project as a whole including traffic,water management, etc. He noted a different project that had opposition from residents and stated that input was received, everyone came to agreement, and it moved forward. He stated that although he has reservations about the project, he supports moving to the next step. He stated that the applicant