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Item # 5.I .A. MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager DATE: March 10, 2008 SUBJECT: Mining and Use Study The City Council has indicated its desire to start the planning fox the northern portion of the community, paxticLdaxly the "mining" areas (west of 169), and the "CRT" area (East of 169). This report addresses the mining areas only. A similar process could be followed fox the east side, although staff has spoken with only a few property owners in that area. Over the past several months, in addition to meeting with the miners in the area, staff has collected information from other communities and consultants that have developed former gravel mines ui an attempt to better understand the uniqueness of gravel mining planning. After meeting with the miners, staff prepared a phasing map, illustrating the phasing schedule ui a comprehensive format. These maps axe attached. Prior to development, the hope would be to assemble a "critical mass" of properties with highway access to increase the feasibility fox (and cost sharing of) utility service. In addition to the phasing schedule, the miners have expressed some caution about introducing development immediately adjacent to active mining operations. Concerns include additional public traffic, and increased potential for noise, dust, and traffic complaints from residents and businesses. Basic O_uestions In preparing a planning process, staff has identified some basic questions that should be addressed by the City Council. It is thought that these questions should be discussed in detail at an upcoming dedicated workshop, possibly in April ox May. Question #1-Will the properties be served by City watet and sewer? No assumption has been made as to how, or at what cost, but that will be determuied after more information is collected. Question #2 -Who will lead the planning project; the property owners or the City?