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City Council Minutes August 11, 2008 Page 2 The land in question is zoned light industrial, retail, and commercial. Discussion was held • regarding the current zoning of the land, and if changes needed to be made. Councilmember Farber suggested keeping the I1 land in the lower portion of the site as is, and to promote commercial businesses along Highway 10. Commissioner Dwyer discussed keeping the light industrial zoning near the RDF plant, which borders wetlands. If the wetlands would need to be mitigated, soil replacement costs would be high. Mayor Klinzing discussed the Highway 10 area, noting to develop the commercial strip portion will compliment the area. Councilmember Farber suggested a PUD in the area. Mayor Klinzing suggested the study area should be south of the bridge down to 165 Avenue, and from the railroad tracks on the east of Highway 10 to the commercial property on the west, to include both sides of Highway 10. Ms. Mehelich stated she's received calls from brokers asking about the 175 area across from the new Sportech site. She stated the area would be attractive to a variety of different uses, especially north of 173 in the former Back to the 50's location and former Dehn's Four Seasons location. She asked if a boundary map should be drafted. Ms. Johnson stated the purpose of the study would be to provide a plan to maximize the use ~ • and value of the area property and to increase employment opportunities in the City. The study would address several issues. identify how development should occur around the depot, in Gateway, and surrounding areas; identify areas for possible redevelopment; determine how to transition from one land use to another; and outline the City's development goals for the area. The study would help developers focus on proposing projects that the Council feels fit the area and meet the City's objectives. It would help staff to target marketing to the identified uses. Mr. Gongoll stated they should take proposals and try to fit them into the property. Mayor Klinzing agreed, stating the city needs to tighten the area. Ms. Mehelich stated to look proactively into the future, set guidelines, and provide expectations; in doing so, it won't limit brokers but will still provide guidelines. In the end, the City would benefit from having a plan in place. Mr. Barnhart stated once the plan is in place to have a zoning plan setup in anticipation. Mayor Klinzing asked if a moratorium should be put in placed on the area until the study comes back. Mr. Barnhart stated it wouldn't be necessary since the market currently appears to be in its own moratorium. Commissioner Dwyer asked to hear from Scott Powell and Chuck Lefebvre on their • thoughts with developing the area.