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20 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes _ May 23, 2000 . Page 9 1 Mayor Cavanaugh introduced Randy Stille, Planning Commissioner, and invited him to 2 address the Council. Mr. Stille stated.that the Planning Commission has been working 3 diligently regarding the best route for Apache Plaza. In that respect, John Shardlow, with 4 the firm of DSU, was retained by the City to assist in the plans and redevelopment of 5 Apache Plaza. Ordinance No. 2000-002 has been drafted with the input of the Planning 6 Commission, City Attorney William Soth, and DSU. 7 Mr. Stille invited John Shardlow to address the Council. Mr. Shardlow provided a brief 8 overview of the PUD for the community and audience. The PUD ordinance which is 9 being proposed would replace the existing PUD section in the City Code. The existing 10 requirements limits the amount of commercial to 20%. 11 Furthermore, the new commercial mixed-use designation would be a separate floating 12 district that could be applied for anywhere in the community. Mr. Shardlow continued by 13 stating that PUDs need to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Consequently, the 14 change that has been recommended will go to the Metropolitan Council to create the new 15 commercial mixed-use district. Within that area,there are currently a number of different •16 land uses. In that respect, Mr. Shardlow presented a sketch depicting the different areas 17 of land uses. 18 Mr. Shardlow continued his presentation by giving a brief overview of the differences 19 between a.PUD and regular zoning. In essence, Mr. Shardlow stated that the PUD allows 20 for flexibility from setbacks and other restrictions provided the City has reviewed a plan. 21 Some believe that a PUD gives developers Carte Blanche, but that is not true. The City 22 would have the option to vary from the plan, such as saving trees, etc. 23 Hodson acknowledged that considerable amount of time that has been spent by City 24 Manager Michael Morrison, Assistant City Manager Spencer Isom,the Planning 25 Commission, and City Attorney Bill Soth in researching the PUD issue. 26: Sparks inquired about the incorporation of performance standards into the PUD. Mr. 27 Shardlow responded that there are always underlying performance standards,but the City 28 can custom-design a zoning district, and incorporate all the exhibits when relying on 29 making an approval. For example, any exhibits submitted by the applicant that are 30 relevant to the City's ultimate decision, can be incorporated into the plan and recorded. 31 Cavanaugh inquired if water quality would be part of the PUD discussion with Hillcrest. 32 Mr. Shardlow stated it would be and that Hillcrest has dealt with water quality issues 33 before, or at least Hillcrest's counsel has dealt with those issues. 4 Cavanaugh thanked Randy Stille and John Shardlow for their attendance and 35 presentation.