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4; Steering Committee Minutes ge 4 May 25, 1994 • Pat pointed out that if we take the net available acres of 143, in the current D urban service area, and 197 on the outside of the urban service area, it adds up to 340 acres divided by 25 acres per year, gives you about 13.6 years of inventory. Even if we do say we have 13.6 years of land, it is not enough. Pat felt that we must take into consideration that this is a long term plan. Overhead#9- Land Use Inventory of Other Communities Pat compared land use distribution from other communities per the municipal comprehensive plan comparison chart. Overhead#10- Current Goals: Policies Pat reviewed the current goals and policies from the 1988 Growth Management Plan in the industrial area. Some discussion ensued regarding goals and policies. Pat Dwyer ended the presentation Bob Minton asked Steve Ach about the light and medium zones. Steve responded that currently the zoning ordinance doesn't distinguish very well between light and medium zones. Bob Minton indicated that the two industrial zones should have a greater separation of uses. • Bob Minton recapped characteristics for good industrial land: • Water and sewer available • Near highways and good access • Compatible with adjacent land uses Mayor Duitsman commented on sewer and water expansion towards the east Highway 10 corridor and this area should be given consideration for industrial opportunities in the future. Pat Dwyer indicated that the Business Park Task Force has looked at east Highway 10 corridor as a possible light industrial area. The committee discussed the gravel mining area as a potential industrial area after the mining has been completed. 4. Summary • Industrial development is projected to absorb approximately 25 acres per year. • Industrial development is important for the community. • There currently is industrial land available for development; however, much of it does not have city water and sewer. • The City needs to look into the future for its industrial needs and preserve • industrial opportunities. • Industrial property needs to be near transportation system, have city water and sewer, and be compatible with adjacent land uses.