2001-197 Council Resolution-Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2001 accommodate new growth that would be allowed under the new growth policy of the comprehensive plan. City Planner Smyser presented the following schedule for the interim ordinance establishing the moratorium as follows: Notice to Quad Press Published Public Hearing First Reading Second Reading Published Effective Tuesday 11/20/01 Monday 11/26/01 P & Z 12/12/01 City Council 12/17/01 City Council 1/14/02 1/21/02 2/21/02 City Planner Smyser advised the moratorium would be effective for one year, until February 21, 2003. The City can extend it beyond that, if necessary. Staff plans to complete revisions to the subdivision and zoning ordinances before the expiration date to avoid the need for an extension. City Planner Smyser indicated that the City Council and staff have agreed that a Task Force shall be formed to undertake the ordinance revision work. The Task Force will consist of two members from each of the City's Boards and will be chaired by a City Councilmember. He anticipated that a schedule will be determined for the first few months but the specific topics have not been finalized. City Planner Smyser advised the Planning and Zoning Board conducted a public hearing on the moratorium ordinance on December 12, 2001. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the City Council approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 23-01. Mayor Bergeson noted that a public hearing had been held during the Planning & Zoning Board's consideration of this issue; however, he was willing to open the meeting for comments from the audience. Neal Blanchet, representing Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd., stated that he was present this evening on behalf of GM Development, Inc. and Gary Uhde regarding the Behms Century Farm development, which has been in process for nearly nine years. He had a letter in this regard and requested the letter and his comments be entered into the public record on this matter. A copy of the letter will be attached to the Council minutes. Mayor Bergeson asked Mr. Blanchet if he had attended the Planning & Zoning Board public hearing regarding the proposed moratorium. Mr. Blanchet stated that he had not. Mayor Bergeson asked that Mr. Blanchet summarize the information presented at the public hearing. Mr. Blanchet stated that Mr. Uhde feels that the proposed moratorium will bring an abrupt end to his development. He indicated that Mr. Uhde has had a good relationship with the City and believed that he could continue to work with the City and design a development that would meet the City's goals. 8