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City Council Meeting November 26, 2007 Councilmember Ihlan questioned the notice process when this item was heard at the Planning Commission Public Hearing; since only one (1) resident had made public comment. Ms. Radel advised that standard hearing procedure was followed for published notice of public hearing for a proposed zoning amendment. Councilmember Ihlan opined that this was an important policy discussion, and further opined that the public needed to know those proposed land use applica- tions in the overlay district, implications, and those people potentially affected. Councilmember Ihlan opined that recommendation was for creation of a new zon- ing district in the charts, with new dimensional requirements. Councilmember Pust again asked that staff clarify if the proposed overlay district and language was changing anything that couldn't already be done by a property owner. Ms. Radel again clarified that the proposed overlay district simply more clearly- defined pre-1959 platted land categories; and noted that the City's current ordi- nance was prevent "McMansion" issues, due to the limited 30% impervious sur- face coverage provisions. City Attorney Scott Anderson addressed provisions of Chapter 1002, Rules and Definitions (Section 1002.02) defining pertinent lot sizes; as well as Chapter 1012, Nonconforming Uses, addressing lot area and setback requirements; and spoke in support of staff's interpretation of current and proposed clarified lan- guage. Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her concerns; opining that if the City Council was going to pass these amendments, she wanted to hear some policy arguments; and further opined that Councilmembers needed to be on the record as to their ration- ale in making such decisions; opining that this was "in the direct opposite direc- tion of the moratorium." Mayor Klausing alerted staff to a potential technical error on page 45, Section 1005.07, and lettering for the mixed business park section; as well as today's date on the draft, that would need to be changed for future action and potential adop- tion. Ms. Radel thanked Mayor Klausing for catching those items, and noted a sus- pected word processing glitch; and advised that staff would double check the numbering and lettering. Councilmember Roe spoke to the suggested notion of attempting to squeeze in smaller lots; and opined, based on the proposed language, staff recommendations,