Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2008 06 12

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• Evaluate the results of the EPS Market Study for policy formulation which directs a balance between revitalization and pedestrian character. Housing • Policy formulation needs to continue to stress the importance of providing `attainable' housing as well as senior housing opportunities. • Are there additional low income housing strategies which should be supported through policy formulation? • Do we need to create a transition zone in the Old Town Overlay District to deal with minor subdivisions? • Increased demand for densification of Old Town District to allow for more than one unit on their 7,000 SF property. Is this densification supported? Parks -Trails • Evaluate policy direction for a regional trail system across train tracks on both north and south side of town, aside from using major arterials. • How will the properties along East Street be connected to the existing Coal Creek Trail System and Community Park when Fastracks blocks access across the tracks? Community Character • Historic Preservation discussion will kick off by a round table discussion in May of 2008. Policy formulation should clarify goals as related to the preservation of qualifying structures, and or preservation of the pedestrian scale downtown. • Recommend an implementation strategy to amend design standards to align with established goals. • Would the City desire to update the Downtown Design Standards to reflect Mixed - Use Development? • Signage should be a major topic during the update of the Downtown Design Standards. • Review the FAR allotment for downtown. • Would the Cultural Arts Committee desire to consider a Public Arts Plan for downtown? If retaining walls are used for FasTracks, there will need to be a Public Arts plan for those walls — murals, metal wall art, relief images, etc. Community Services • How can we deal with the request for wind turbines in the Old Town area? 5