11-07-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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2 On February 9, 2022, the P&Z Board reviewed the new zoning districts, agritourism and liquor uses to provide input and recommendations on changes to the ordinance. On March 30, 2022, the P&Z Board held a work session to review the draft zoning map changes and provided feedback on the proposed changes. On April 13, 2022, the P&Z Board received an update on some key items including indoor storage, agritourism, mead, garage size and the urban transition (now called future urban development) district. On June 22, 2022, the P&Z Board discussed rural clusters, the future urban development district and architecture standards. On July 13, 2022, the P&Z Board reviewed updated information on rural clusters and architecture standards and provided input. On August 10, 2022, the P&Z Board reviewed the full draft of the zoning ordinance and provided input. On September 14, 2022, the P&Z Board held the public hearing for the zoning ordinance and provided additional input on the draft ordinance. On October 3, 2022, staff provided an update on the draft zoning ordinance to the Council. On October 12, 2022, the P&Z Board held the public hearing for the zoning map update and provided input on the proposed map changes. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REVIEW The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing and reviewed the zoning map at their October 12th meeting. There were several members of the public present to speak on the item. The resident concerns were primarily focused on the proposed FUD (Future Urban Development) district. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the zoning map with the removal of the FUD district. The FUD district is exactly the same as the R (Rural) district in terms of allowed uses and setbacks. The only difference is that the minimum lot size is increased from 10 to 20 acres, as a tool to retain large lots until development is proposed. This was one of the implementation items in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The City Council should provide feedback on the FUD district. ANALYSIS Minnesota Statutes §473.864 and §473.865 of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, requires the City to review its official controls and amend, as necessary, any that conflict with the plan. The statutes require that the zoning map be consistent with the land use map.