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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2003 APPROVED 17. The City shall review this growth management policy on an annual basis. City Planner Smyser noted the tables that are included in the meeting information that describe various scenarios of platting schedules. He stated he thinks this will work, but may be tough since it regulates private property so some will not be happy with it. Mayor Bergeson asked staff to review the calendar and schedule of implementation with the Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Smyser stated there are three pieces to the implementation plan: the Growth Management Policy, the Subdivision Ordinance, and the new Zoning Ordinance. The Growth Management Ordinance is scheduled for first reading tonight and second reading on January 27, 2003. First reading of the Subdivision Ordinance is scheduled on January 27, 2003 and the second reading is scheduled on February 20, 2003. In the interim, there will be a special Planning and Zoning Board meeting on January 22, 2003 to open the public hearing on the Zoning Ordinance. That will be continued to the regular Planning and Zoning Board meeting of February 12, 2003. It is hoped that a recommendation will be made at that meeting. The City Council will hold first reading of the Zoning Ordinance on February 24, 2003 and second reading on March 10, 2003. City Planner Smyser stated the most important piece is the Growth Management Policy since it establishes in ordinance form the 147 households per year and how to allocate MUSA. City Planner Smyser noted the moratorium on residential subdivision platting and rezoning expires on February 22, 2003. He noted the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance will not be in effect by then but according to the review schedule, no plat will be approved prior to their taking effect. He stated that developers will know that the new ordinances is what governs. Mayor Bergeson commented on the need to take timely action to assure the moratorium does not expire without these ordinances being in place. Councilmember Reinert asked about being 20% above or below the target and how it would reduce the amount going forward. He asked if it is by Council decision year by year and if that language will be enough or create too much exposure for the City. He also asked if additional language should be included since it appears the Council could be at a number above 20% every year. City Planner Smyser explained the intent is that the City would indicate that 147 times 7 years is how many can be approved by year end 2009. So, if the number is over, then the maximum has been increased. He explained that this is the policy that would be established by the City Council so it would be up to the Council to enforce their own policy. However, in the future a City Council could change this policy and that cannot be prevented. Councilmember Reinert stated he is worried about a scenario where in the fifth year only 125 homes are allowed to correct prior year overages and questioned whether that is defensible. City Attorney Hawkins stated his opinion that it is defensible as long as the City does not exceed the overall target over that period of time. He advised that justifications will need to be included as to why an increase was considered and the Council cannot be arbitrary in its decision. 13