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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, October 03, 2007 Page 7 that the City Council had not authorized that charge, and that this project was outside the realm of the Planning Commission. Chair Bakeman concurred with Commissioner Doherty's comments, noting that if the City Council was not in agreement on the direction to take, the Planning Commission was simply spinning their wheels. Commissioner Boerigter concurred, and opined that at a minimum, the City Council wanted the Planning Commission to review and rewrite the document, with their periodic review, to ensure that this was a City Council, rather than staff-driven, decision. Commissioner Gasongo observed that a more consistent document should be available to present to the City Council. Commissioner Doherty observed that, since the Twin Lakes Redevelopment has been a most contentious and divisive issue to-date, and given the complexity of the design principles, it would seem beneficial to have the City Council's input on what Planning Commission's task should be. Chair Bakeman concurred with Mr. Paschke, that is would make it easier to have an overview of the development area, and have standards in place; however, opined that the market for retail and housing had changed considerably since this original document was created in 2002; and may require a City Council decision before proceeding. Commissioner Martinson noted that there may be more effective models available in today's real estate market, rather than those suggested in the 2002 design standards suggested. Commissioner Gasongo noted that many concepts presented to-date; public reaction and input; and the need for a more consistent and presentable document. Commissioner Gottfried suggested that the Planning Commission may wish to endorse further discussion, at the City Council's direction, that design principles are a necessary document to meet the vision of the Twin Lakes Master Plan, and seek the City Council's authorization to pursue further review and discussion, or direct staff or a consultant to do so. Commissioners concurred. Commissioner Boerigter opined that to discuss and/or rewrite the document was a substantial endeavor; and before the Planning Commission proceeded, it would be prudent to determine if the Commission had the support of the City Council; with the Commission going to the City Council periodically as they encounter certain major hurdles and/or if a policy issue is needed. Commissioner Wozniak sought Commission consensus on whether they were willing to recommend to the City Council that the Planning Commission work with staff to evaluate the design principles; and indicating that the Planning Commission sees the value in establishing guidelines for the Twin Lakes area; and sought City Council support to pursue that work. Commissioners concurred, Additional discussion included status of the Comprehensive Plan Update and time and work commitment of the Planning Commission related to that document; staff's willingness to seek City Council direction to work on this document, with the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and the need for design principles for the Twin Lakes area as a high priority by staff. Chair Bakeman opined that it would be helpful to determine Council consensus on specific items (i.e., mixed use; and size of blocks for the perimeter of the development area or throughout the parcels).