Minutes - Planning Commission - 10/27/2022

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Planning Manager Larson replied that every type of use does not need to be listed in B-1. He stated that the intent of the coffee shop serving the adjacent neighborhood would be acceptable. He provided some additional examples of neighborhood businesses. Commissioner VanScoy commented that locations and the use of gas stations can be contentious and asked where that would fit. Planning Manager Larson replied that a gas station is more vehicle driven and therefore would not fall under B-1, but more of B-2 or B-3. Commissioner VanScoy asked if exclusions or allowed businesses would be listed anywhere. He asked for additional details on the CUP and when it would be eliminated. Planning Manager Larson replied that a CUP would remain as a tool but there are some requests that do not have any additional conditions when approved and therefore it would be appropriate to use performance standards and eliminate the need for the CUP. He noted that the Commission would still be reviewing the site plan for those requests. Commissioner VanScoy stated that he believed that the purpose for the CUP was that the use would be allowed for that property if found acceptable by the Commission and Council. Planning Manager Larson replied that a conditional use is a permitted use that additional conditions could be placed upon. He provided examples of conditions that could be placed upon a CUP versus the conditions of the site plan review. He stated that a CUP can be revoked, and the business could be shut down if the conditions are not followed. He stated that cemeteries are currently listed as a conditional use, but in reality, could not be shut down and converted to something else, therefore that is most likely not the appropriate use of a CUP. Chairperson Bauer asked for examples on how existing areas would fit into the new zoning districts. Planning Manager Larson replied that the remapping exercise would come at a later time after additional review. Commissioner Gengler commented that she likes the idea of looking at the scope of customers served for the business districts. She liked the reference of access by pedestrians and automobiles but noted that perhaps other multi -modal forms of transportation could be mentioned as well. Planning Manager Larson commented that he believes that pedestrians is a broad term that could include bicycles and other forms of transportation of that nature. Commissioner VanScoy asked how the different levels of outdoor storage would be defined. Planning Manager Larson replied that at some point they will focus more on the performance standards and what would be allowed. He noted that the intent tonight was to focus on the districts Planning Commission/ October 27, 2022 Page 8 of 10