09-09-24 - City Council Agenda Packet

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Council Minutes -5- June 24, 2024 would prohibit religious uses and that's not true. It applies to residential uses. It doesn't apply to religious land uses. It does not apply to commercial uses. The City Attorney stated that the scope of the moratorium applies to a geographic area. There were several comments at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting suggesting that the Madinah Lakes project was being singled out. He stated that's not true as the moratorium applies to that property as well as property the Pulte Group has interest in for development and it applies to every other parcel in that study area. All those parcels would be subject to the moratorium and would not be allowed to subdivide for residential purposes until the moratorium expires and the study is completed. The City Attorney stated that what's before the council is the moratorium, the preparation of a Master Plan as recommended by the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the possible inclusion of an AUAR. He further clarified that the development history of a developer, the criminal history of a developer, or the details of the Madinah Lakes proposal is not germane to whether from a policy and planning perspective, a moratorium should be adopted. Mayor Rafferty opened the floor to Council Comments. Councilmember Lyden asked why the commercial element was not included in the proposed moratorium. The Community Development Director stated that the moratorium is focused on residential as the area does not have commercial/industrial uses. Those are focused on highway districts. Mayor Rafferty requested and received clarification on the land use area being considered. Councilmember Cavegn asked if a moratorium was needed in order to prepare a Master Plan. The City Attorney stated that it was not required but was permitted if there was a need for a moratorium as it relates to providing a pause to prepare a Master Plan. Councilmember Cavegn stated that if the water supply issue is a valid concern, that the study should include the entire city. He questioned what has changed since the 2030 and 2040 Comprehensive Plans were prepared and that we now need a Master Plan. The Community Development Director reviewed the planning process for the 2030 and 2040 Comp Plans. Councilmember Ruhland clarified the need to conduct a Master Plan now due to development interest from two massive developments and the Comp Plan calling for a Master Plan. Councilmember Ruhland asked for background information on the Watermark Development AUAR. The Council reviewed the planning steps related to the Master Plan and AUAR. They reviewed the different elements of land use planning and the possible need to study other areas of town to prepare for future development. The Council also discussed the role of the Planning and Zoning Board. i. Public Hearing Mayor Rafferty opened the Public Hearing at 8 p.m.