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Planning Manager Larson stated that there is already a parks/open space zoning district, so they <br />removed the redundancy. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy referenced the language that "Development standards set forth in this <br />section shall supersede those set forth in the Development Framework". <br />Planning Manager Larson noted that text was requested to be added by either the Commission or <br />City Council. He commented that the regulations found under that section would supersede the <br />framework. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy commented that he has requested a review of the framework and <br />therefore this would seem confusing. <br />Planning Manager Larson confirmed that is on the list of things to do. He noted that without this <br />language, the Code was confusing as to which would trump the other if there were conflicts, <br />therefore the decision was made that the Code in that section would trump the framework. <br />Citizen Input <br />Steve Doggett commented that he is not a resident and is present to voice his opposition to the <br />proposed restrictions on EIFS, pertaining to sections 480 and 580. He stated that he submitted two <br />documents via public record as the primary objective was aesthetics. He commented that EIFS is <br />a flexible design platform that can accommodate many different options and textures. <br />Acting Chairperson Bauer confirmed that those documents were submitted last month. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that those documents were attached to the case. He thanked <br />the individual for the input and noted that the design standards he proposed would be a drastic <br />change for the community. He stated that currently within the employment districts, which would <br />be industrial districts in the new Code, that material is not allowed at all whereas the new Code <br />would allow up to 30 percent of a building to be that material therefore they are making allowances <br />for the material to be used in more areas of the community. <br />Mr. Doggett commented that EIFS is a material that is accepted by the State Building Code. He <br />believed that this material was arbitrarily being excluded. He stated that he brought forward two <br />solutions which would resolve the issue. He stated that this would be part of the design review <br />process where input could be provided on the design aesthetic. <br />Acting Chairperson Bauer asked the primary reason for exclusion. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that it is not being excluded, but restricted to a percentage <br />as the way Ramsey has seen that material is big, blank, flat walls. He stated that quiet a few <br />comments have been made on the O'Reilly's building down the street which uses a lot of that <br />material, that the building is more flat and boring than they believed and not quite what was <br />envisioned for the COR. <br />Planning Commission/ July 27, 2023 <br />Page 8 of 18 <br />