10/09/2013 P&Z Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

• Planning & Zoning Board September 11, 2013 Page 3 Developing a downtown area could be possible if the city allows the market to dictate what develops there. Will the streets be maintained by the city? Who would plow the alleys? The city should consider changing architectural standards. The city may be losing interested developers because the existing restrictive standards are cost prohibitive. The city needs to allow for much more flexibility and be less prescriptive. The existing architectural standards are now outdated. The site should be redefined as mixed use to allow more flexibility. Would like to see a more form -based design guideline rather than traditional zoning laws and guidelines. Does the neighborhood block need to develop first in order for the other blocks to develop? Concerned about where the business loading areas will be in the urban block. The city will need to revisit and update the signage requirements in addition to the architectural requirements. The city should identify current products that could be allowed. In favor of the identity of the three blocks for development. Staff should revisit Option B for the Town Square — does not provide for an urban edge when the majority of the site is a parking lot on the street edge. The board encourages development of this area. Ms. Lindahl explained that the master plan should be considered a tool to show how the site plan could work and how the street edge could develop. A master plan gives an idea for the overall development of the site B. Project Updates Katie Larsen, City Planner. provided an update on current city projects. 7. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 5 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bugge Community Development Assistant DRAFT MINUTES