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Planning Commission Minutes January 22, 1991 Page 2 . general consensus that the Commission felt the proposed language was not appropriate and would like to reopen the discussion. Dale Homuth from the DNR arrived at this time. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that cluster development was basically a mechanism to preserve open space. He stated that maybe a new classification of development wasn't needed and that this type of development can be handled under the PUD which allows the flexibility to vary from stringent regulations. Mr. Rohlf suggested some changes in the PUD section. He stated that staff would be sending an informational memo to the City Council in February regarding this topic. 5. Qrdin1!,J19_~__~meJ1dment to S~ction 902 "J:J..Q..QLPJain MJ!!tage~ent Ordinance'~ Public HearinLand-.:s._ho~land Ordinance Discussion". . Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, indicated that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have directed the City to amend their floodplain management ordinance by September of 1991 in order to comply wi th Federal regulations. Ms. Szklarski gave a brief summary of the major differences between the existing floodplain ordinance and the proposed one. She stated that one of the major changes would be the updating of the maps, however they are not ready this time. Once the maps are approved, the ordinance has to be amended again to include these changes. Another major change would be the addition of standards for travel trailer parks. Chairperson Johnson opened the public hearing. Dale Homuth, Area Hydrologist of the DNR, explained that about three years ago the Federal government amended the Federal regulations for the floodplain management ordinance. He further explained that any community that wants to stay in the flood insurance program has to keep their ordinance up to date. Mr. Homuth updated the Commission on the changes regarding standards for travel trailer parks and campgrounds. Tim Keane, City Attorney, stated that the biggest change staff has made in drafting the ordinance is that there is more consistency with our existing ordinance. The other significant change was cross-referencing all other applicable ordinances in our general zoning regulations. He indicated that the ordinance would also give the City more guidance as to the criteria for granting conditional use permits and variances. Tim Keane asked if the Council should act on the ordinance before it was forwarded to the State for approval. Mr. Homuth stated that he wouldn't delay having the Council approve the ordinance as the ordinance was in compliance with Federal regulations. . Commissioner Spotts questioned if the Council would receive an ordinance amendment which would outline the additions and deletions to the existing ordinance.