2C, 2012 Work Plan and Project Priorities Discussion

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Discussion 2012 Goals and Project Priorities The Planning Commission differs from the City's other committees and commissions in that the purpose and scope of the Commission's work is largely determined by State Statute. The review and evaluation of the City's various Land Use Applications,Zoning Code Amendments, and other planning related projects takes up the vast amount of the Commission's focus and time. For the most part, Planning Commission agendas are filled with these items, and Planning Staff spends most of their time preparing and evaluating these projects to be brought before the Planning Commission. The Bethel University Wellness Center is an example of a planning case which is anticipated in the upcoming year, and will likely take a considerable amount of Staff and Planning Commission time. That being said,there are occasions when it is appropriate for the Planning Commission and Staff to step back and evaluate the efficacy of our processes and ordinances. A number of suggestions for improvements to the Zoning Code have come up over the last year, both from Commissioners, Councilmembers, and Staff. If planned out appropriately, it may be possible to prioritize these items and time them throughout the year to assure that the Planning Commission and Staff can give them proper review and evaluation. The Planning Commission met on March 7, 2012,to generate ideas and suggestions. In addition, it is anticipated that the Council will have items to add to this list. A discussion of these items with the City Council is necessary to prioritize and identify a list of three or four projects. The scale and amount of work that could potentially go into each of these items differs, and should be part of the discussion. 1. Adoption of wetland setbacks within the Zoning Code 2. Develop a Parks and Open Space Zoning District and rezone the City's park areas and the balance of the TCAAP and AHATS property 3. Revise the City's bike parking requirements 4. Proactive implementation of the B-2 implementation plan City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for March 19, 2012 P:WlanninglCity Council Memos12012W-19-12-PC and CC Joint Work Session-2012 Goals and Project Priorities-Memo.docx Page 2 of 4