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Planning & Zoning Board February 14, 2017 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES  The adopted 2030 Future Land Use Plan included a Mixed Use Land Use Classification  The draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan retains these Mixed Use areas and adds one on the east side of town  The Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan expands the description of each mixed use area to describe what the City expects  Mixed Use is a broad term – it may mean a mix of land uses in the district/development (different residential types or a mix of commercial and residential), it may mean a mix of land uses in a single structure (such as commercial and residential), may be horizontal or vertical mixed use, our plan is designed for flexibility, intended to create more compact and walkable developments, intended to allow more creative design and developments with a “sense of place”, helps the City meet its affordable housing goals (8+ units per acre) Board questions/comments  Mr. Grochala stated one of the questions that comes up is if it’s mixed use, does it have to have multiple classifications?  Mr. Stimpson stated examples o Lake Drive and 77th Avenue – fully developed into single use of senior housing, it was a 3 acre mixed use property o Lake Drive and Vicky Lane – 5 acre vacant parcel o Does Lake Drive and 77th Avenue rightfully identify as mixed use?  Mr. Grochala stated the assisted living complex was part of 40 acre mixed use parcel which was part of 80 acre town center mixed use  Mr. Grochala addressed Lake Drive and Vicky Lane – How does this get developed? Allow for flexibility  Mr. Laden disagreed with some parts of the definition o Some properties shouldn’t be all residential o Take out market verbiage – should be the goals of the city and deal with market when it comes in o Not to state specific percentages  Mr. Grochala addressed 49/J area o Conversation regarding what the corner of 49/J should be guided  Mr. Laden suggested guiding as mixed use o Mr. Stimpson stated that going to a mixed use zoning district would allow for abuse  Mr. Grochala stated it’s flexible but allows for the most control, the City has control to determine if it meets our goals  Mr. Lindahl stated that mixed use gives you opportunity to negotiate  Mr. Grochala stated that the Board and Council have the discretion and to not lose sight of who are the decision makers o Board has to be comfortable with saying no with the goals of a specific site  Mr. Evenson stated that the table is a good start