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Chairperson Nixt noted that the requirement of a traffic generation analysis was included as part of site plan review and questioned if there was a definition of what would be required as part of that analysis. Mr. Gordon noted that he did not want City Code to be limiting as to what a traffic analysis would require and felt it would be very difficult to come up with a definition that would satisfy every event. Chairperson Nixt stated that he would agree that it would be best to leave it undefined with that added language "determined necessary by the City". Councilmember Hendriksen felt that there should be some minimum standards included as part of City Code. Councilmember Anderson replied that the wording "as determined by the City" allows for the appropriate discretion. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that without the definition a developer could state that a two - bedroom townhome unit only produces a certain amount of traffic. Mr. Gordon noted that he would bring back language pertaining to the traffic generation analysis for consideration. Mr. Gordon recommended adding a #15 on page 9-46 of City Code to be a "catch-all" phrase that would include other studies that may be required. Consensus of the Chapter 9 Committee was to add the "catch-all" phrase as #15 on page 9-46. The Chapter 9 Committee discussed contract rezoning and recommended that language be brought forward for consideration. Consensus of the Chapter 9 Committee was to make the following language change to the last paragraph of Subd. 3 Development Contract: "The contract shall also provide that it enures to the benefit of and is binding on all heirs, assigns, and successors of the applicant. A copy of the contract shall be kept on file as part of the permanent record of the site." Councilmember Hendriksen stated that it appeared that staff recommending the deletion of the administrative appeals process and the history behind that was that the Council was originally the Board of Adjustment and then that responsibility was turned over to the Planning Commission. Some time ago the Board of Adjustment made some decisions that were arbitrary and there was nothing that permitted the applicant from appealing to the Council so a section was added to allow for such an appeal to the City Council. Mr. Gordon explained that the administrative appeals process has to do with a situation where someone has stated that staff is in error and they are stating that the Council is the appropriate body to handle the staff complaints. Chapter 9 Committee/January 31, 2002 Page 9 of 11