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Planning Commission Meeting January 21, 2004 - page 2 uses in accessory buildings and non -conforming businesses. Planner Lindahl noted that the current ordinance appears to address those issues. Chair Schumann asked that staff provide a current copy of the Comprehensive Land Use Regulations to all Commissioners. Additionally, the Commissioners would like a current copy of the zoning map, land use map, Everton Avenue study with maps and a Washington County plat map. Planner Lindahl noted that staff would provide copies of the land use regulations and zoning map to the Commissioners in February. Staff would provide the other information if available, but noted that she was not aware of any copies of the Washington County plat map at City Hall. The Commissioners discussed the status of the CSAH 8 alignment and Chair Schumann noted that the alignment had been reviewed and was unlikely to change. The design standards for downtown were noted as a critical development issue and staff noted that the Council did authorize Landform to restart the downtown plan. Staff will be identifying possible dates for the joint Planning Commission/ City Council workshop and the design charrette and will share those dates as soon as they are approved by the City Council. The Planning Commissioners tentatively ranked their 2004 goals follows: 1. Downtown design guidelines and downtown transportation plan 2. Transitions 3. Mix of housing types 4. Cluster housing/transfer of development rights/rural PUD standards 5. Rural preservation 6. Mixed use standards 7. Home based business standards The Commissioners noted that the priority ranking is tentative only and should be reviewed again at their February 12th Planning Commission meeting and placed early on the agenda. Miscellaneous Commissioner Rosenquist suggested that the Commission consider designating the 2nd meeting of the month for policy discussions related to implementation of the 2004 goals. The Commission also discussed the possibility of holding special meetings as needed to accomplish these goals. Saturday meetings were suggested but several Commissioners noted conflicts. Adjournment Rosenquist made motion, Schumann seconded, to adjourn at 8:46 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.