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July 13, 2023 PC Minutes Page 3 Commissioner Petty states that with the 25 year limit, a quick land use change isn’t very realistic. No one else spoke. Chair Kleissler closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 PM. Commissioner Petty states that the language regarding the approval period of an IUP should specify that it begins at the time of operation. Commissioner Derr asks if owner/operator information is displayed. Juba says that such information being displayed is a requirement in the current ordinance. Derr asks about the process for documenting transfer of ownership with the City. Juba states that there is a process within the current ordinance, and that with the existing solar farm project the property was not sold but rather transferred to a different LLC. Commissioner Petty asks if the pollinator friendly plantings will be required to be mowed. Juba states that rural properties are not required to be mowed, but that we could require solar farm properties to do so case-by case. Chair Kleissler asks if there’s a difference between mowing and maintenance in the proposed ordinance. Juba states that the terms of the vegetation establishment and maintenance plan can be determined at the time of application. Commissioner Kelly asks which construction elements are placed underground. Carlson states that concrete and I-beams are placed underground as support structures. Commissioner Petty made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lessard, to add language specifying that the IUP approval period begins at the time of operation, along with a motion to approve the amendments to the ordinance as proposed. All ayes. Motion carried. The zoning ordinance amendement will be presented at the City Council meeting on July 24th, 2023. New Business: Update on 2023 Planning Commission Goals Juba gave an update on what the Planning Commission can expect in the coming months, primariy a discussion on how to create a mixed-use zoning district, and determining the City’s approach to high- density residential apartment projects. Juba asks for a recommen dation to get authorization from the City Council for Staff to complete a work plan and start the ordinance revision process. Commissioner Petty made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Derr, to recommend to the City Council to authorize Staff to begin a work plan to review mixed use as a zoning district and the approach to apartments.