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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission July 9, 2024 wants to improve Centerville and protect the Crown Jewel of the northern cities, but that we need to be smart and diligent. Ms. Golden stated that she would like to request a six-to-twelve-month moratorium on all planned unit developments (PUDs) downtown so that we can regroup and engage with quality developers that will be coming forth. Anita Rios Î 1680 Lakeland Circle th Ms. Rios addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission, noting that at the June 12 City Council Meeting, Jeannie Seppala requested a moratorium on all planned unit developments (PUDs) downtown due to inconsistencies in the 2006 Downtown Master Plan, 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and zoning codes and that she is here to support that request. Ms. Rios said that it would take some time to update the documents and that she did not want decisions that do not reflect the updated documents to occur in the meantime. Ms. Rios stated that the city council recently updated their Strategic Plan to include engaging the community in the review and revision of both the Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan and she applauds this effort. Ms. Rios stated that she thinks the LOCi study should be considered when reviewing the Master Plan. Ms. Rios said that the LaLonde proposal was a wake-up call for her and others about what they do not want the city to look like. Ms. Rios said that she hopes that city leaders can work together with Centerville residents to preserve the small town feel of the city and manage growth. Ms. Rios requested that the Commission consider a one-year moratorium on PUDs downtown. Heather Carciofini Î1652 Lakeland Circle Ms. Carciofini stated that she is here to support the one-year moratorium on all new Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in downtown Centerville. Ms. Carciofini said that the public outcry that weÓve seen over the past few months, in her opinion, underscores the need for a more thoughtful approach to downtown development. She added that the world has changed significantly since the creation of the Downtown Development Master Plan and that she does not think the 2006 documents serve the community well in 2024. Ms. Carciofini said that she thinks we have an ideal opportunity right now to pause and ensure that future development is truly in sync with the wants and needs of current Centerville residents. Ms. Carciofini requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission vote in favor of a moratorium. 2. Variance Concept Review - 7021 LaValle Driveway Width Administrator Statz introduced this item as presented in the packet, adding that the Planning and Zoning Commission updated the code pertaining to driveway widths not too long ago. Mr. McCall, the resident requesting the variance, addressed the Commission and explained that he wanted to widen his driveway because he said that the rock and width are problematic. Discussion ensued about the area for improvement (up to the road, west to the property line, south of the front property line). Administrator Statz stated that State law is very specific about when municipalities can grant a variance: If the change would fit with the character of the neighborhood If the need for the variance was not created by the owner If the change is a reasonable use of the land Mr. Statz added that he thought it would be difficult to justify granting a variance that the owner would not need additional driveway width for without the RV. However, Administrator Statz noted Page 2 of 4