Planning 2012-02-23 Minutes - Code Amendments

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PC Hearing Minutes February 23, 2012 transportation will be critical to hovv people continue to move through the TUC and have the good planning development that eveivone wants to have. He also thanked Westfield for being part of the community and commended them on doing a great job. Commissioner Hundtofte asked Nyhat in particular is still outstanding for Westfield vvith 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 neNy information on Nyluch to comment. Once they receive neNy information, they vvill put together detailed comments. He also said that they would 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 winning the gold award, 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 vvith 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 vvith the community and retailers, and evoke 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 veiN 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 feNy years and the impact it's going to have on people v ho normally drive to the mall. He said he hopes there will be a contingency- plan on getting people from the train station, light rail, or the bus, to the mall. Mr. Ritch stated they are veiv adept at working with cities to integrate public transportation, and would be more than willing to work with the City on this issue. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 1/26/12 CONTINUANCE: Chair Alford s-,-, in those vvishing to provide public testimony. CASE NUMBER: L12 -0o01 APPLICANT: City of TUl{lylla REQUEST: A series of proposed housekeeping code amendments ranging from code clarification to policy- decisions about allowed uses and development standards. LOCATION: City vvide 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 allovved in the various zones including those allowed 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 machineiN 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 vvere 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 o-,-,ns property in the C /LI. Ms Page 2 45