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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 04/13/98 ITEM NO: J-1 part ent Approval: =?p Aroved: Agenda Section: Ord inances Item Description: 1) EXTENSION OF JAMES ADDITION MORATORIUM ORDINANCE 2) APPROVAL TD HIRE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW SCENARIOS DURING EXTENDED-MORATORIUM 9.0 Background 1.1 Since June, 1997, the James Addition Neighborhood Task Force has been studying the future of the neighborhood, its land use, traffic, and environment. Chairperson Craig Christenson and members of the Task Force submitted their final report and recommendations to the Planning Commission on December 10, 1997 and to the City Council on December 15, 1997. A moratorium on commercial and industrial development was extended to April 28, 1998 (from the original deadline of January 1, 1998) to allow for the completion of the study, public hearings, and any actions by the City Council. 1.2 In January and February, the City Council reviewed theimplications of the Task Force recommendations and subsequently requested the Planning Commission to hold a hearing on two separate scenarios for the southeastern 6.2 acres of the James Addition Study Area. In February 1998, the City Council directed the Planning Commission to hold public hearings on two scenarios -the high density residential PUD scenario recommended by the Task Force and a mixed high density residential and commercial PUD scenario suggested by Peter Coyle on behalf of his client, National Tire and Battery. 1.3 On April 8, 1998, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the two scenarios. After a lengthy hearing process and discussion, action on the request was continued until the May 27, 1998, Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission also recommended extending the moratorium to allow for further study and analysis, public hearings, and City Council action. PF2889-RCA(04113198)- Page 1 of 1