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Commissioner Van Scoy noted that the authority of the Council would simply be a discussion whereas a variance would have specific criteria and cost to the applicant. Senior Planner Anderson commented that he did not believe this situation would meet the practical difficulties necessary for a variance. CommissionerBauer referenced home occupations and asked for clarification on what the different levels would be. Planning Manager Larson replied that they have not yet discussed home occupations as they would like to have a joint meeting between the City Council and Planning Commission on that topic. He provided different examples of what could be considered level one or level two. He summarized the topics that will be discussed at future meetings related to the zoning update. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if parking in the COR would be addressed. Councilmember Woestehoff noted that would most likely fall under the design framework update. Commissioner Van Scoy asked the definition of side yard and rear yard. Senior Planner Anderson provide those definitions. He noted that staff will be adding graphics to some definitions to make it clearer. 8. COMMISSION / STAFF INPUT Senior Planner Anderson provided an update on removal of ash trees that has been going on related to Emerald Ash Borer. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if those trees would be replaced. Senior Planner Anderson stated that the trees in logical locations would be replanted, whereas tree will not be replanted where it would not make sense. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Anderson aye Commissioner Bauer aye Commissioner Peters aye Commissioner Van Scoy aye Acting Chairperson Gengler aye Planning Commission/ February 23, 2023 Page 9 of 10