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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 13, 2010 Page 7 to be a nuisance based on specific standards rather than subjective perceptions, al- lowing for differences of opinion. Mr. Trudgeon opined that staff had attempted to make Performance Standards stronger across the board; however, he noted that some good points had been brought forward that may deserve merit and consider- ation. Mr. Trudgeon observed that the goal of all was to move discussion along and make sure adequate controls were in place; and therefore suggested that the City Council remove the new draft PERFORMANCE STANDARDS section of the code, and replace it with the existing PERFORMANCE STANDARDS cur- rently in place. Mr. Trudgeon opined that, while they needed revision and im- provement, a three -hour debate was unnecessary, and the existing standards could be used as a base, retaining the status quo, but not going backwards. Mr. Trudge on suggested that, in the upcoming months, that chapter be reviewed as a separate process and amendment allowing for more time and thought to look at those base performance standards to determine if they can be improved upon. 1009.02 -C CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS Mr. Trudgeon noted that traffic and /or market value were no longer considered criteria for Conditional Use standards; however, he suggested that #5 of those standards sufficiently addressing traffic problems and decline in market values as injurious and part of the health, safety and general welfare criteria. Mr. Trudgeon advised, however, that staff was amenable to that language being clarified for City Council consideration. Gladstone/Unisys Building Owner Concerns Mr. Trudgeon advised that in industrial areas, Business or Trade School use was a permitted use, and given further consideration, the Business or Trade School use had been removed and is no longer in the Use Chart. Mr. Trudgeon advised that, in attempting to simplify the chart, staff had identified office use definitions, and feel that the Gladstone parcel is covered; but that staff was again amenable to fur- ther clarify that at the City Council's direction. 1005. COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DISTRICTS In Section 1001.05, (Uses Not Provided for Within Zoning Districts), Mr. Trudgeon advised that in reference to the Chart of Uses, whenever a use is not specifically permitted ad determined by the Community Development Department staff, and not permitted, that use is prohibited; with an appeal process outlined for appeal of any administrative decisions to the City Council. Mr. Trudgeon noted that clarify is important, and offered to add uses from previous zoning code to the chart at the direction of the City Council. 1011. PROPERTY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Land Use Zoning Map Har Mar Mall Neighborhood Mr. Trudgeon reviewed the lengthy history over the years and over the summer months, regarding the proposed zoning map change seeking to make the zoning map consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan designating the entire site and