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STAFF ORIGINATOR: P & Z MEETING DATE: REQUEST: APPLICANTS: INTRODUCTION PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6B Michael Grochala, Community Development Director February 9, 2022 Gateway Development Studies Discussion City Initiated At the January 12, 2022 Planning & Zoning Board meeting, Board Member Michael Root requested an item regarding Gateway Development Studies be added to tonight's agenda. Attached is Mr. Root's narrative. BACKGROUND The 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies gateway locations, the need to strengthen and maintain the appearance of gateways, and recommendation to complete master planning studies where identified. These areas are detailed in Chapter 3: Land Use -Planning District sections of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Root's proposal identifies these as well as a few other for consideration for both gateway development and master planning or plan updates. ANALYSIS The Implementation section of the Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 12), identifies a number of proposed actions and timing to implement the plan. These items are used to develop an annual work plan and support for project inclusion in the annual budgeting process. The development of design guidelines related to gateways is identified as a short term action (1-5 years). The completion of master plans in individual planning districts is included in the medium priority category. Approximately $34,000 is budgeted annually for code updates, small area plans, and other consultant services. Depending on the plan objectives, these funds may be supplemented by other sources such as sewer, water, or surfacing water programs. Updating official controls is a priority implementation item and is the immediate funding priority. The zoning ordinance will be completed in 2022 along with the sign ordinance. We are also intending to potentially start the update of the Shoreland Ordinance. In addition, the Council recently authorized a master planning process for 400 acres of commercial/industrial land northeast of the 35E/Main Street corridor. This is primarily for the purpose of coordinating trunk utility and arterial transportation improvements across multiple properties.