10-04-2021 Council Work Session Packet

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1 WS – Item #1 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 1 Date: October 4, 2021 To: City Council From: Kendra Lindahl, Landform Re: Zoning Ordinance Update INTRODUCTION This report is intended to provide the Council with an update on the progress of the Zoning Ordinance update required to implement the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The P&Z Board has been meeting to discuss proposed changes. It is our intent to have a new draft ordinance to present to the P&Z in December and to Council in January. We would then schedule a public hearing and adoption in March 2022. BACKGROUND On March 8, 2021, the City Council authorized Landform to update the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. The City Council adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan on November 9, 2020. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes §473.864 and §473.865 of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, the City is required to review its official controls and amend, as necessary, any that conflict the plan. The plan identifies seven short term actions to implement the goals and policies of the plan. These include: 1. Review and update the Zoning Map for compliance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. Evaluate purpose and intent of the Planned Unit Development Process. 3. Consider creating new zoning districts including a new district to implement the holding zones for new urban development and a new “Business Campus” land use district. 4. Review and update the existing residential zoning district requirements. 5. Create a method of incentives for developments that achieve specific goals in the plans. 6. Review and develop design standards to ensure high quality residential, commercial, and industrial development. 7. Update natural resource protection standards including review of maximum allowable. 8. Impervious surface coverages for residential land use categories.