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.. .. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Department Approval: Manager Approval: DATE: 02/22/99 ITEM NO: G-l Agenda Section: REPORTS Lexington and B Land Use Proposed Changes (PF#3076) 1.0 REQUESTED ACTION 1.1 On October 12, 1998 the City Council approved a "Lex and B Charge" for both the Planning Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission. The Council requested them to study their respective parts of a scenario where land located at Lexington and B would be for neighborhood park (Park Commission) and "park complimentary" uses (Planning Commission). The Council charge to the Commissions gave some examples of uses that should be examined but were not meant to be limiting. On November 17,1998, the Planning Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission jointly met to discuss the issue, gather some input from the neighborhood, and decide on a course of study and reporting. The Planning Commission reviewed the background and provided a recommendation at their January 13, 1999 meeting. The Park Commission has held neighborhood meetings on the design of park improvements. 1.2 A second study, the developer feasibility, may be necessary to confirm and/or compliment the findings and land use recommendations of the Commissions to the Council for a final decision on the land uses by August/September, 1999. An RFP process could be used to select a developer. (Later in tbis report staff recommends a procedure.) 1.3 Park reconstruction could begin after the completion of the RFP and the selection of a developer (in conjunction with the developer's design and construction work). At a later date, hearings on an amendment to the City Comprehensive Plan, a Planned Unit development, and an addition to the City Five Year Capital Improvement Program would also be required. 1.4 A portion of the Council's decision may be to do the reconstruction of the site in phases, allowing the basic trees and turf landscaping and utility work to commence in 1999 but deferring action of costly fountains, walkways/sidewalks, and complimentary buildings until the City Center Task Force report and the Lex. and B developer feasibility study is complete. 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 During August and September, 1998 the Council choice from a number of scenarios for redevelopment of the Lex and B site. After much discussion, a scenario with a neighborhood park and "park complimentary" use component was selected for further study. PF#3076 - RCA (02/22/99) - Page 1 of 3