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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 25, 2012 7 B. Adopt Performance Measures as Recommended by the Council on Local Results and Innovation for 2012 MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to deny adoption of Resolution 2012-022, a Resolution Adopting the 2012 Performance Measures as Recommended by the Council on Local Results and Innovation. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. Planning Case 12-011 and/or Moratorium on Multi-Family Housing City Planner Beekman explained that at the May 14, 2012 City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to review the regulations for multi-family dwelling units in the City's zoning code. As part of that process, staff is recommending one of two options. City Planner Beekman stated that the first option is a City-wide moratorium. This moratorium would not exceed one year, and it would prohibit the development of new multi-family dwelling units in the City. It would not apply to existing or previously approved multi-family dwellings. City Planner Beekman indicated that the second option is a zoning code amendment to remove multi-family dwelling units as a permitted use in the B-2 District. An amendment to the zoning code would allow time to review design standards for the B-2 District. It would allow Bolton & Menk time to complete the B-2 District Phase I Implementation Plan and identify traffic management solutions for the County Road E corridor. It would also allow staff time to review appropriate land uses in the B-2 District based on Bolton & Menk's report. The zoning code amendment would be a permanent revision unless changed by the Council at a later date. City Planner Beekman reported that the Planning Commission, at their June 6, 2012 meeting, unanimously recommended denial of Planning Case 12-011, which is in regard to the zoning code amendment. In light of that recommendation, staff prepared the one-year moratorium language for the Council's consideration and has begun working on the multi-family dwelling regulations study. Councilmember Werner questioned the options in this situation. City Planner Beekman answered that the options are to take no action, table either motion, or deny either motion. Councilmember Tamble expressed confusion in the protocol and where the idea of a moratorium came from. Councilmember Holden stated that Council directed staff during a previous meeting to look at the multi-family dwelling standards. City Planner Beekman responded that it is common practice when staff is conducting a zoning study to pass a moratorium to allow time for staff to complete the study.