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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 8, 2008 Planner as outlined in his report dated May 2, 2008, subject to compliance with all Code requirements, and verification that outdoor storage on the site does not exceed the 60% maximum. Motion seconded by Barraclough. Motion carried 5 - 0. COMPRE- The City Planner presented draft information relative to the City's HENSIVE Comprehensive Plan update. The first section provides a socio-economic PLAN profile of the City which identifies who lives in the community. The Planner noted that when finalized as part of the City's Comp Plan, this information will be used for transportation planning. The second section is a draft of proposed goals and policy statements which have been adapted from the City's current Comp Plan. The Planner noted that these relate primarily to the City's commercial properties. He noted that the City has recently spent a significant amount of time on industrial and residential properties, therefore, the policies and goals for these properties have been pretty well spelled out. However, not a lot of attention has been spent on commercial properties. The Planner asked that the Commission review this information and be prepared to comment at their June meeting. He also suggested that comments, questions, etc. could be emailed to him prior to the June meeting. The third section submitted addresses the land use policies for the City. The Planner stated that he did not anticipate that there would be significant land use pattern changes for LitCle Canada, but there are areas that need some attention. The final piece of information is the existing land use map on which the Planner identified some discussion issues. The Planner noted that the Comp Plan is designed to meet Metropolitan Council requirements, and they have a specific list of data that must be provided. The Planner pointed out that updating the Comp Plan is a good time for the community to identify issues that may need to be addressed. The Planner again asked the Commission to review this information prior to the June meeting. He noted that the information will be refined over time and eventually the Commission will make a recommendation on a draft Comp Plan update to the City Council. There will likely be a joint meeting or two with the Commission and the City Council. ADJOURN Barraclough recommended that the meeting be adjourned. -8-