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City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2007 Page 6 of 14 property owners within the Revitalization Area as well as future investors a higher degree of certainty as to the limitations of development on existing zoned parcels, as well as the requirE;ments and timing of a land use entitlement process. 4) Provides a high IE:vel of confidence to the City in its discussions with the RTD related to FasTracks and the current Environmental Assessment (EA) review project. 5) Provides the control necessary to ensure the proposed density is consistent with the adoptecl 2005 Comprehensive Plan. The following design topics are addressed within the Mixed Use Development Design Standards and Guidelines: Street and Block Design Standards; Off Street Parking; Residential Transition; Architectural and Building Design and Energy Conservation and GrE:en Building. The Planning Commission conducted a series of public hearings on the Mixed Use Zoning and Design Standards and Guidelines between April 26, 2007 and July 12, 2007. At the July 12, 2007 public hearing, the Planning Commission approved a motion to forward) a recommendation of support to the City Council. Staff recommended Council continue the public hearing on Ordinance No. 1524, Series 2007, to September 4„ 2007. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Mayor Sisk requested the Council begin by discussing the zoning issues in the Highway 42 Revitalization Plan. Council member Muckle questioned the parks within the plan and asked if the Plan contemplates the City purchasing park land. Planning Director Wood explained one of the parks is Miner's Field, and noted the plan does not contemplate the City purchasing park land. Council member Muckle also had questions relative to the minimum building height, and the limitations on Industrial use. He referred to the Design and Operation Standards and asN;ed who the "Director" would be. Planning Director Wood stated the multiple stories is intended for mixed use, however the CC zoning minimum building height is 45 feet and would not require a minimum building height designation. IHe stated the Planning Director is the "Director". Council member Muckle askE:d if the City could seek voluntarily rezoning and grandfather uses. Planning Director Wood explained property owners would be at a disadvantage should their properties suffer casualty damage, they would not be able to rebuild their businE:ss if it was a nonconforming use. Council Member Muckle discussed the location of the planned rail station and expressed his desire to see that location moved further south.