06-11-2020 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 14, 2020 3 The City Planner stated that if kept as is with industrial, it would be an easier amendment to change to higher density housing compared to attempting to change from housing to industrial. She confirmed that the most flexibility would be gained in leaving the land use as industrial. The City Administrator referenced the south corner of Pioneer Park, noting that the existing land use identifies a stranded industrial parcel which is proposed to change to public/institutional. He stated that the change was based on the desire for additional space for public works but after discussion by the City Council, it appears the desired use may be park. Mr. Weber noted that change could be made prior to adoption if desired. The City Administrator stated that the Park Commission is completing the final master planning process for Pioneer Park over the next six months, which led to the recent discussion by the Council. Mr. Weber stated that any comments on the planned land use can be sent to City staff for consideration. He provided details on the housing plan, noting the increase in total units by the year 2040 by approximately 200 units. He reviewed the natural resources plan, transportation plan, The City Administrator provided details on funding the City was awarded to complete a pedestrian connection this summer. Mr. Weber reviewed details from the parks and open space plan, wastewater and water plans, and implementation program. Acting Chair Kwapick thanked staff and Mr. Weber for the work that was put into the development of the plan. Commissioner Schwalbach echoed the comments of thanks to staff and Mr. Weber. The City Planner stated that local governments are required to share their plan with effected jurisdictions and reviewed those that Little Canada shared its draft plan with. She noted that there were no negative comments received from those agencies. Acting Chair Kwapick thanked Mr. Weber for his presentation. Commissioner Johnson introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING SUPPORTING THE APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL.