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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 8, 1993 Keis pointed out that the comp planning process goes back to determining what the City wants in a particular area, rather than just having the Commission and Council react to proposals that are brought in by developers. Schletty felt that the City had a liability in making decisions that were not based on long -range plans. DeLonais reported that there is a vacant piece of property near the apartment complex behind the Venetian Inn, and that Mr. Cardinal is interested in selling his property. Carson reported that one idea discussed by the Community Pride Committee is a factory outlet on this property. Garske pointed out that access is poor to this area for the kind of traffic generated by a factory outlet. Keis felt that the Comp Plan should not address specific types of development, but rather specific zonings, which include a number of different uses. The Planner agreed pointing out that zonings are decided upon and development decisions made at the time proposals are presented. Keis noted that if a superior development proposal is presented which does not fit the Comp Plan, the City would have the option of re- evaluating the plan. Knudsen pointed out that planning is never finished, but rather a process. Knudsen also noted that the City was to have reviewed the Comp Plan on an annual basis and this was never done. Keis again stated that he felt the Planning Commission should give the City Council some indication on where it stands with the Comp Plan. Garske did not feel that there would be significant changes to the Comp Plan, and felt that a critical deviation from the plan was when the City took industrial property for Pioneer Park. Keis felt there were certain areas that needed review, for example along Rice Street to the north. Keis felt that in many instances the City needs to just reconfirm what already exists in the Comp Plan, but felt that reconfirmation was important. Page 10 Page 19