Planning 2012-03-22 Item 3 - Adoption of 2/23/12 Minutes

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PC I fearing Minutes February 23, 2011 transportation will be critical to hovy people continue to move through the TUC and have the good planning development that everyone wants to have. He also thanked Westfield for being part of the community and commended them on doing a great job. Commissioner Hundtofte asked what in particular is still outstanding for Westfield Nvith the second draft. Mr. Ritch answered that they provided a vei detailed list of concerns in the original draft and they have not received any ne-,y information on -yluch to comment. Once they receive ne-,y information, they vdll put together detailed comments. He also said that they iyould be happy to come back and discuss their comments. Additional comments from the PC The Commissioners thanked Mr. Ritch for the presentation, congratulated Westfield on iyinning the gold aiyard, and expressed their appreciation for having Westfield in the City. Commissioner Alford asked if Westfield had a 1(_), 2(_), or 50 year plan for a vision for this property in their organization for the future. Commissioner Alford also asked if Westfield could potentially see having residential housing above the mall one day. Mr. Ritch said they face a challenge having plans that are as far out as 10 -50 years. He said that five years out is even difficult to predict -,with all of the changes that happen and they are constantly adjusting their plans. He said they want to continue to diversifi the assets, keep open communication with the community and retailers, and evolve plans from there. He said the most important thing to do is to keep investing. Regarding housing above the mall, Mr. Ritch said Nyhat drives the ability to do nixed use is a lot of the infrastructure. He said it's veiy site specific and it depends on the timing and the demand. Commission Shumate expressed concern regarding the price of gas continuing to rise in the next few years and the impact it's going to have on people v ho normally drive to the mall. He said he hopes there iyill be a contingency plan on getting people from the train station, light rail, or the bus, to the mall. Mr. Ritch stated they are very adept at working with cities to integrate public transportation, and would be more than iyilling to iyork iyith the City on this issue. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 1/26/12 CONTINUANCE: Chair Alford sNyore in those «fishing to provide public testimony. CASE NUMBER: L12 -00 APPLICANT: City of Tuhc-yila REQUEST: A series of proposed housekeeping code amendments ranging from code clarification to policy decisions about alloiyed uses and development standards. LOCATION: Cih vdde Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supeii isor, Department of Community Development, explained that at the 1/26/12 public hearing it was proposed to add sub headings to the manufacturing uses that are allowed in the various zones including those alloiyed in the Commercial and Light Industrial (C /LI) zone. The discussion focused on one of the permitted uses listed as manufacturing of tools, vehicles, and machinery, and Nyhether it should continue to be listed as a permitted use or changed to a conditional use. Since the 1/26/12 public hearing, staff has notified all of the property owners of the C /LI zone that the Planning Commission is reviewing this particular use. Staff received three comment letters on this issue, N duch were provided to the Commissioners. Staff noted that the C/Ll zone is spread out throughout the city and only a small portion of the overall area is adjacent to residential areas. Commissioner Strander disclosed that she informed Nora Gierloff that she owns property in the C /LI. Ms. 2 Page 2 of 5