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City of Centerville <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />March 3, 2026 <br /> <br />City Planner Nathan Fuerst and his colleague Mike Thompson presented an update on the downtown <br />vision study. Highlights include the number of responses to the visual preference study to date, <br />th <br />along with an overview of the open house held February 25. To recap, residents who attended the <br />open house expressed a desire to have more places to eat, drink, and gather. They did not want <br />Ðhigh-riseÑ development, chain stores/restaurants. Residents communicated that they want good <br />parking, walkability, and safe crossing improvements; they also want more places to go for daily <br />services. It was noted that residents do want to impact existing homes. <br />City Planner Fuerst also reviewed three development scenarios based on public input. <br /> Scenario 1 Î Traditional Commercial Core <br /> Scenario 2 Î Mixed-Use Center of Activity <br /> Scenario 3 Î Neighborhood-Scale <br />Other points of interest during the discussion include moving the core of downtown one block <br />south to Sorel Street. Discussion also ensued about seeking commercial development on Block 7 <br />and moving development toward the lake. <br /> <br />III. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Seppala, seconded by Commissioner Carciofini, to adjourn the work <br />session at 8:02 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />20 <br /> <br />