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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 8, 1995 Recreation Commission has reviewed the matter, and is recommending trail development around the wetland either at the time the sites are developed, through a dedication of trail area by the Water Department. Keis asked if the Commission members cared if the site were zoned B -3 or Industrial. The Planner pointed out that B -3 zoning would preclude a Slumberland -type of development. Industrial zoning would still permit office development as well as warehouse and manufacturing. The Planner indicated that B -3 was primarily a retail zoning, and this is clearly not a retail site. The Planner suggested that the Commission think about what it would like to see developed on the site, and then zone it accordingly. Knudsen pointed out that the site is large and could attract upscale Industrial development. Knudsen felt that the City should not inhibit its ability to attract a quality development. Keis asked about development of a corporate headquarters on the site. The Planner replied that it is a matter of patience. Is the City willing to wait 15 years for a corporate headquarters? What is the cost of waiting? The Planner also pointed out that the I -P District is a higher -scale industrial zoning. Development in the I -P District must meet minimum landscaping and building materials standards. Carson asked what zoning would be appropriate for a corporate headquarters. The Planner suggested a PUD zoning with an indication in the land use plan of the corporate headquarters concept. or the City could leave the site B -3, which would probably result in an office complex development. However, the City has more control under the PUD zoning. Knudsen was not sure how reasonable the B -3 zoning was. Knudsen again pointed out that the site is large and could attract a high - quality development. B -3 zoning might be too limiting. Page 11