Planning Commission Minutes 2014 07 10

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 10, 2014 Page 11 of 14 Staff states that the school location is within 1100 feet from the marijuana dispensary. The Code is'/4 mile distance, 1320 feet. The Code is written in that it regulates the stores, saying "no retail store at the time it is established for first license may be located within that buffer." The Code does not regulate the school, but prevents another dispensary from locating there. Staff is fine with removing the proposed parking condition given the new information about the parking agreement. Staff will speak with the City Attorney regarding the issue with marijuana dispensary. The applicant wants clarification that the City Code regulates the marijuana stores from coming in, not the prevention of a preschool. Pritchard will ask the City Attorney to clarify without any doubt regarding the interpretation of the Code. Closed Public Hearing and discussion by Commission: Moline is in support once marijuana issue is resolved. Brauneis is in support. Tengler is in support. O'Connell is in support. Rice is in support. Pritchard is in support. Motion to approve Resolution No. 11, Series 2014 by Brauneis striking recommended condition from Staff, Tengler seconded. The condition would state that it is subject to the City Attorney's opinion to the applicability of the ordinance limiting proximity of Goddard School to a marijuana facility. Staff is comfortable with language of condition. Name Vote Chris Pritchard Yes Jeff Moline Yes Steve Brauneis Yes Cary Tengler Yes Ann O'Connell Yes Scott Russell n/a Tom Rice Yes Motion passed/failed: Pass Motion passes 6-0. ➢ 2014 Update to the Parking and Pedestrian Action Plan Staff Presentation: Robinson presented from Power Point. History given of Parking Studies of 2010 and 2013. The 2013 study done during four days in July broader than the 2010 study, covering greater area of Old Town and Downtown. Early in 2014, Staff began analyzing and looking for solutions. City Council appointed a Parking Action Committee who held public meetings in March and April. Planning Commission and City Council have seen the results. Staff is now bringing forth recommendations for Planning Commission approval and then on to City Council. Once approved, the Action Plan will be put into place. The results of the exercise generated the following project goal statement formally adopted by the Parking Action Committee June 10, 2014.