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Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 7.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Work Session January 24, 2023 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by Proposed Land Use, Zoning, and Ordinance Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Amendments Reviewed by Action Requested Review the proposed land use, zoning, and ordinances amendments and provide feedback. Once the work session discussion is complete, the commission can: 1. Ask for more information, clarification, and/or changes. Staff will then bring this item back during a February work session. 2. If comfortable with moving forward, provide staff with desired updates and changes to be included in a future work session with Council, prior to returning with a formal action for adoption. Background/Discussion In July 2022, the commission reviewed proposed/needed zoning amendments to the Focused Area Study (FAST) as that land use designation was officially removed with the approval of the Comprehensive Plan/Land Use Map in October 2021. During their December 2022 meeting, the commission then reviewed proposed zone changes and ordinance amendments for all residential district’s city wide. The commission, in general, was supportive of the concepts of the proposed changes during both meetings. Staff is seeking a more in-depth conversation regarding the proposed land use, zoning, and ordinances amendments. The staff reports and exhibits from the two previous work session meetings are attached for your reference. Land Use Amendments While preparing for this land use and zoning amendment process, staff identified several areas of the approved Land Use Map that require amending as they were incorrectly assigned on the 2021 land use plan. These errors, along with other proposed changes, are identified/outlined on the attached exhibit titled “Land Use Map (Proposed)”. Major changes are as follows:  Neighborhood Commercial node at County Road 13 and Viking Blvd. was made larger  Bowling alley site (north of Orono Park) is proposed to change from Traditional Single Family Residential to Mixed Residential  Guardian Angels on Main Street is proposed to change from Multifamily to Neighborhood Commercial  West of the train station is proposed to change from Neighborhood Commercial to Business Park  Area south of Hwy. 10/169 and east of Kelley Farm is proposed to change from Traditional Single Family Residential to Highway Business The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023