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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 7, 1994 COMP PLAN UPDATE - RICE STREET AREA The City Planner presented the Commission with the proposed Comp Plan update for the Rice Street Corridor. The Commission began its review of the document. DeLonais pointed out on page 2, second column, that Hardware Hank and Walgreens have two separate drives, and do not share a common drive as indicated. On page 5 DeLonais suggested that the text in the first column be amended to include The Bluffs of Little Canada development proposal. On page 7, second column, it was the feeling of the Commission that zoning changes for residential sites along Rice Street be made at the time of ownership change. On page 22, again the text should take into consideration The Bluffs of Little Canada development. Davison was concerned that there is no discussion in the document about a sidewalk improvement along Rice Street. DeLonais stated that if the Gateway Project proceeds, there should be sidewalks along Rice Street. The Planner agreed, and reported that this item would be addressed in more detail in the trails plan. However, there is discussion about the pedestrian system that would be a part of the Gateway Project in this document. Schletty asked about downzonings from B -3 to B -2, and the need to refine the uses allowed in each of these zones. The Planner felt there was need for both B -2 and B -3 areas along Rice Street, as well as the need to define each of these districts better. DeLonais reported that John Keis indicated that he would call him if he had any comments on the Comp Plan. DeLonais stated that he did not hear from Keis. Carson asked about the push for additional low and moderate income housing. The Planner pointed out that the Plan makes some recommendations for elimination of a significant amount of the City's mobilehome development. The Planner reported that there are some things going on regionally 6 Page t04