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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 7, 2016 <br />APPROVED <br />179 capacity, a transportation study would be a required element of the project review. The <br />18o roadway would be built for industrial use and the use isn't particularly unique. Job <br />181 expectation is at about 120 and, if tax increment is included, there would be wage <br />182 requirements. The mayor asked about proximity to the NorthPointe Development and <br />183 Mr. Grochala explained an area of about 300 feet between this project and that housing <br />184 development; he added that his biggest concern about this proposal is how it would merge <br />185 with other uses in the area. The mayor asked about what type of development the city <br />186 could expect at this site and Mr. Grochala said the area has always been guided as <br />187 industrial but he didn't necessarily expect a building this size — it is about twice the size <br />188 of Warehouse Alternatives. <br />189 <br />190 Mayor Reinert said impact on residents is always his biggest concern but the site is also <br />191 directly adjacent to the freeway. He's heard that industrial was expected but perhaps <br />192 smaller facilities. There will decidedly be a traffic impact. Mr. Grochala said that the <br />193 traffic question really needs to be evaluated. The council discussed possibilities for <br />194 screening/berming. Mr. Grochala said he would also urge caution on opening up the <br />195 window to allowing outdoor storage (such as with trailer trucks); it must be carefully <br />196 considered. <br />197 <br />198 Staff reported that they anticipate a fast track schedule will be proposed by the developer. <br />199 Staff was directed to work on the concept of screening and berming and the best plan <br />zoo possible for the site. <br />201 <br />202 5. FEMA Flood Plan Update. Community Development Director explained that <br />203 this project of updating FEMA flood plain maps actually started in 2009. The process <br />204 has resulted in a lot of calls to city hall from residents experiencing changes that impact <br />205 their property designation. The city adopted its new flood plain maps in 2015 and staff is <br />206 still working with WSB on certain elements of the update. Mr. Grochala discussed how <br />207 the rise in some flood plains impacted areas of the city, including properties adjacent to <br />208 lakes. There are elevations.that are determined by zone only and since mortgage <br />209 companies are doing more prudent review, there have been lots of communications with <br />210 property owners about flood insurance. City staff is providing information to residents <br />211 based on map data available. When the mayor asked what changed that caused the map <br />212 amendments, Mr. Grochala said it's basically that more data is available to update maps. <br />213 He explained that he is still working with the city engineer to get more clarification on the <br />214 changes and there will be a report to the council from Katy Thompson of WSB. <br />215 <br />216 Mayor Reinert remarked that there are lots of people concerned about additional costs. <br />217 Mr. Grochala explained that the situation is based on data and the ability to predict more <br />218 flooding more accurately. Staff is responding to calls and giving information and <br />219 possible ways to save on increased costs and they are looking at options to study further if <br />220 there is possibility of change. It's important to remember that you don't necessarily want <br />221 to tell people they are outside of the flood zone if they are actually in danger of being <br />222 flooded because then they won't have insurance. <br />223 <br />5 <br />