12-06-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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MEMORANDUM • DATE: December 7, 1989 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Councilmember and Planning Commission Liaison JoAnn Growe RE: Request from Planning Commission for Council Prioritization and Authorization to Study Items Listed At their regular Planning Commission Meeting held November 1, 1989, the Commission identified and expressed interest in studying the following items, in addition to their regular agenda, and making recommendation to Council for action if deemed necessary: Planning Commission continued involvement with the Round Lake Study Area/Gateway Business District; to include consideration of sending RFP's for the GB District and generally maintaining their connection with this matter. rStudy of the Development/Redevelopment along Lexington Avenue, north ` of County Road E and south of I-694; possibly a joint-study with the City of Shoreview and addressing traffic issues in this area. • 3. Study policies for Development of Wetland Areas, not designated as wetlands by the DNR; drafting a policy for filling wetlands and consider encouraging the City to purchase identifiable wetland area for the purpose of protecting the environment. 4. General Review of the Zoning Ordinance for modifications; including Satellite Dish Antennae, Recreational Vehicle Parking, and a general comprehensive review to identify areas where modification may be appropriate. 5. Study of a Citywide Trail System; suggested a joint study with the Parks Committee to preserve the existing trails and identify areas where connecting parcels may be available. 6. Study Future of the Arsenal Property; to include short and long term opportunities, such as encouraging the Army to relocate, extent of groundwater contamination and release of the land. The Commission determined that formation of subcommittees would best accomplish study of the above listed items and volunteers were requested. Those members not in attendance were asked in the minutes to review the list and volunteer at the next regular meeting in December. As Planning Commission Liaison, I am submitting the above listed items to Council for prioritization and authorization to direct the Commission to proceed with study of these items. If Council has any suggestions, revisions or additions to the list, I will be happy to refer the information to the Commission at their next regular meeting. ACTION REQUIRED: Council prioritization and authorization for Planning Commission to form subcommittees to study and make recommendation on the items as listed.