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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2003 APROVED 8 1 2 City Planner Smyser first clarified that tonight is not the first time the ordinance has been discussed. 3 He indicated there was a public hearing at the Planning and Zoning meeting, with a notice in Quad 4 Press, where they always will be. He indicated Planning and Zoning had two meetings on this issue, 5 as they scheduled a special meeting to continue the first discussion. 6 7 City Planner Smyser stated that on the Bruggeman proposal, the plan for commercial development 8 has gone to the Planning and Zoning Board, but they have not received any proposal on the residential 9 development. He clarified that the moratorium on residential development only expired two days 10 ago. He stated Planning and Zoning tabled the proposal after the first meeting, as Staff was not 11 prepared to make a recommendation, and it will be continued on March 12 at 6:30 p.m. 12 13 Councilmember Reinert indicated he used to look at the public notices before he got involved, and 14 mentioned they could be somewhat confusing. He asked how this development is referred to in the 15 notices. City Planner Smyser indicated he does not remember specifically, but it is Bruggeman 16 homes or property, then will say rezoning and conditional plat or something to that effect. Mayor 17 Bergeson asked that Staff find out the actual title. Councilmember Reinert clarified that Bruggeman's 18 name is always attached. City Planner Smyser stated they usually list the developer or owner, the 19 location and the action. 20 21 Brian Olson, 511 Hawthorne Road, stated he had a couple of questions. He indicated that during the 22 process of the Planning and Zoning meeting, they mentioned there would be follow-up. He stated he 23 would appreciate clarification on that. He also indicated he has heard a rumor that the developer for 24 the proposed gas station on Birch is already pulling out. 25 26 Mayor Bergeson indicated he has heard that the specific tenant that had been lined up will not be 27 involved, but not that the developer was pulling out. Mr. Olson asked if they had any more 28 information on that gas station. Community Development Director Grochala stated it will still be a 29 gas station, but the lessee will change. 30 31 Mr. Olson stated traffic will be a major issue, and asked the Council to consider that when they get to 32 that issue. 33 34 Greg Schlink representing the Bruggeman property, indicated they have a proposal with the City for 35 Commercial rezoning, but not the residential being discussed. He stated he highly objects to any 36 rezoning taking place without the opportunity to present their plans and discuss. He indicated the 37 marketing comments were of interest, and assured the Council market studies have been done and 38 provide information to support. He stated he would like to attend the workshop, as he feels they have 39 not had an opportunity to state their case and feels like decisions are being made for them without the 40 proper information. 41 42 Mayor Bergeson indicated the application will move from Planning and Zoning to the City Council 3 43 and they will have a discussion on it at the work session. 44 27