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2 Mr. Smyser stated a rezone or a conditional use permit requires a public hearing, and would go through the P&Z and city council. The draft ordinance has also expanded and has clarified what must be submitted for a site plan review. Ms. Hansmann commented that information requirements for rezoning should be made clearer. Ms. Carlson noted that the P&Z and Council are the places residents come if they are going to be affected by a new use. They won't have a forum to voice their concerns with this new process. Mr. Vacha moved to support the draft site plan review and recommend to the city council it be approved as is. Mr. Gorowsky seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Members pointed out other concerns in the ordinances, mainly language clarifications. Mr. Smyser requested members note these problems and submit to him. Mr. Grochala stated that any ordinance of this size will require clarifications and changes over time. Mr. Smyser reviewed the commercial zoning districts. Central Business District and Shopping Center zones have been eliminated. In all commercial districts, permitted uses have been more generalized rather than trying to list every specific allowable use. In all commercial districts, gas stations are a conditional use with more specific architectural and design standards. Ms. Hansmann questioned the requirement of recessed canopy lights and the restriction of canopy fascia lighting. Mr. Smyser stated all lighting restrictions were intentional, he may consider whether fascia lighting should be allowed in GB. Other changes in the ordinance: drive through facilities will now be allowed automatically in the GB as an accessory use. Outdoor dining has been addressed. The CBD will become GB. Mr. Smyser noted the language that allows commercial uses in industrial districts has been eliminated. Offices, office/warehouse, contractor sales will be allowed in LI. Members discussed the need to address showrooms, such as Wickes or Hom, as an allowable use. The new ordinance allows mini-storage as a conditional use in LI. After discussion, Ms. Schwartz moved to remove mini-storage as a conditional use in LI. Mr. Gorowsky seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. It will be allowed as a conditional use in GI, but the city does not currently have vacant available GI. Mr.. Smyser stated the Growth Management Ordinance outlines the average of 147 new housing units per year, the Stage 1 and 2 growth areas, and a specified number of MUSA reserve acres. The policy lists how much MUSA and how many homes can be built per year. Units will be tracked. More than 50 units must have a phasing plan. Land within existing MUSA gets priority over expanding the MUSA.