January 12, 1995 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes January 12, 1995 Page 6 has proposed that any new County road be provided with a biking/pedestrian area on one side. Emma Holzem stressed the need to preserve trees for environmental purposes. Randy Barney questioned what kind of businesses are proposed for east Highway 10. Steve Ach stated that the current zoning is industrial and commercial which allows a broad range of businesses. He stated that eventually uses would be similar to what is occuring along Highway 169. Steve stated that he would expect to see more of the larger retailers move out there if water and sewer were extended. LeRoy Brown, 10815 175th Avenue NW, questioned whether or not he would be assessed if the utilities did not go beyond the railroad tracks and 165th. Hank Duitsman stated an area of benefit would be determined by the City Engineer and those people would be assessed. Pete Salem, 19459 Tyler Street, expressed his concern regarding assessment costs for his property. He stated that he has a larger parcel which could only be divided into 2 lots, because of the wetlands. Hank Duitsman stated that wetlands would be excluded. Discussion followed regarding green acres deferment. It was noted that interest on assessments would still accrue on green acres property, even if the assessment itself did not have to be paid at that time. S. Other Business Chair Minton proposed that a comment phone line be set up for citizens to express their views on the overall visual aesthetics of the city and the image they would like to see projected. Committee members suggested that questions be included on an east -west corridor, bike/pedestrian pathways and housing mix. Discussion followed regarding R4-zoned property. MARY EBERLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL PLACE A CITY- WIDE MORATORIUM ON ANY FURTHER R3 AND R4 MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT, UNTIL THE ZONING CAN BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE DURING THEIR REVIEW OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. DICK HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. Merry Sipe expressed her concern that she is not completely sure of where all these R3 and R4 properties are located. Pat Dwyer stated that this motion is a only a recommendation, and that the City Council would hold a public hearing before any decision would be made. Dick Hinkle stated that he feels the moratorium would prevent construction of apartments on property that is currently zoned for them, but may be under consideration for rezoning. He further expressed his concern that the Committee try to move as quickly as possible and not drag out the process. He stated that he would like to see their work completed by the end of May if possible. THE MOTION CARRIED 13-1. CHRIS KREGER OPPOSED.