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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 APPROVED . 1 Community Development Director Grochala stated it is important to note that under 2 either the current growth management requirements or the alternative example, the total 3 number of approved lots for Fox Den Acres at the end of 2006 is 55. The main difference 4 is that, under the alternative example, the City has a subdivision that provides for greater 5 public values. 6 7 Community Development Director Grochala advised staff is not requesting Council 8 action on this alternative. It is staff's intent to gauge the Council's interest in whether or 9 not to pursue this discussion with Royal Oaks and the City Attorney as a possible 10 incentive to facilitate the conservation development. 11 12 Community Development Director Grochala noted staff would be discussing outstanding 13 issues, such as legalities, road issues and traffic issues relating to the project with City 14 Consultants. Additional information will be presented to the Council at a future Council 15 work session. It is anticipated that the project will be presented to the Planning & Zoning 16 Board at an October 2004 meeting. 17 18 DISCUSSION OF REGULATIONS FOR EXTERIOR EXHIBITS — MICHAEL 19 GROCHALA 20 21 Community Development Director Grochala advised the City recently received a request 22 from the Circle -Lex VFW Post asking for approval for the installation of a 23 decommissioned Bell AH -1 Cobra Helicopter on their new building site located at 7868 24 Lake Drive. The helicopter is approximately 50 feet long and will be mounted on a post 25 located along their north property line. 26 27 Community Development Director Grochala stated staff and the City Attorney have 28 reviewed the City's development regulations and find no requirements regarding exterior 29 exhibits of this type. There are no permits required nor are there any adopted restrictions. 30 31 Community Development Director Grochala noted that while US military equipment are 32 often seen on veteran association properties, parks or in conjunction with public 33 memorials, the lack of regulations does create a concern. Particularly, aside from the 34 VFW's specific request, what other exhibits could be displayed in absence of any 35 regulations? Should they be allowed? Should they be allowed in residential districts? 36 37 Community Development Director Grochala stated staff is requesting Council comments 38 on the VFW's specific request as well as direction regarding establishment of zoning 39 requirements for these types of exhibits. 40 41 Council directed staff to get information on ordinances of this type from other 42 communities and any other necessary information. Staff will then draft a proposed 43 ordinance for Council review and consideration. 44 45 Mayor Bergeson called for a short break at 8:45 p.m. • 46 47 Mayor Bergeson reconvened the meeting at 8:53 p.m.