Planning Commission Minutes 2018 03 08

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 8, 2018 Page 12 of 14 Rice stated it all made perfect sense to him. He thought the new zone and SRU were appropriate Brauneis stated that he was also in favor. Motion made by Williams to approve Resolution 7, Series 2018, a request for a zone change from Office to Business Office. Rice seconded. Roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously. Motion made by Williams to approve Resolution 8, Series 2018, a request for a SRU to allow an indoor event/theater space and video production (indoor Commercial Amusement and a Studio for Professional Use.) Rice seconded. Roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION Brauneis asked for commissioner discussion. Seeing none, he invited the staff comment period. STAFF COMMENTS Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion Zuccaro stated that City Council asked that all boards and commissions weigh in on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the City. The Commission usually deals with private development, but CIP deals with public development. When the Commission evaluates criteria for future development, however, they deal with public development so it is not entirely out of their wheelhouse. Goals and objectives are shared across commissions, boards, and departments. CIP has several City Program Areas and subprograms, including Community Design, Development Review, and Historic Preservation. Zuccaro presented the goals for the Community Design program, which include sustaining an inclusive, family - friendly community with a small-town atmosphere; effective and efficient building services; and effective preservation of the City's historic structures through a voluntary system. Zuccaro stated that a CIP had to have a value over $5,000 and a long, useful life of at least several years. This included projects such as the construction of streets, recreation center improvements, and parks and open space improvements. The City moved to a biennial budget period, meaning they were working with two-year budgets and six -year CIP. Staff will report back to Council on April 17th with all the recommendations from the Commission and other groups. Zuccaro explained that he provided the Commission with Small Area Plans, such as the pedestrian signal on Dillon Road, which is in the current CIP. He also provided them with budget reports that show programs, goals, and objectives for each line or project. Zuccaro then asked for recommendations and prioritization from the Commission for new projects and reprioritization. Williams stated that the trail connections were the biggest bang for the buck. They are cheap and they bring a lot to the community. She added that anything involving safety concerns should be prioritized. For example, at Highway 42 and Hecla there is no light and someone was killed recently. Everyday someone is walking across there outside the crosswalk. There was also an accident today in that location. For the street paving program, Williams requested that they repair before adding new additions. She asked if there was a way to know what projects had been completed from the 2017 CIP. Zuccaro stated that he would have to look them up, but a number of CIPs take longer than planned. He added that the Highway 42 and Hecla improvements were still under review, but the underpass was slated to begin soon even though it was scheduled to start earlier. Williams stated that at the beginning of the Highway 42 underpass review process, she had talked to many Council members and suggested that they do Bullhead Gulch underpass last, since no one was going across at that spot compared to the proposed underpass at Highway 42 Brauneis asked if the Bullhead Gulch underpass was a function of the railroad's involvement. Williams stated that she had recommended an at -grade crossing instead of an underpass since that was the path of least resistance.