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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 10, 2023 Page 5 of 14 Zuccaro explained the intent is for this to be available to applicants of bigger, more complex projects, including General Development Plans, Planned Unit Developments, Special Review Uses, Comprehensive Plan Amendments specific to a certain property and Zoning Map Amendments specific to a certain property. The idea is that this will be a 1-2-month process. Staff will not go into depth with code or policy compliance review with the Concept Plan. The applicant will provide preliminary information like project narrative, site data, etc. It would require public notice for the City Council meeting. City Council members would have an opportunity to give their preliminary comments and questions before the full application is heard. Zuccaro thinks the process will be a benefit to both the applicant and Council. It will only be a hearing in front of the City Council (not Planning Commission), so as not to extend the process. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended approval of the proposed code amendment. Commissioner Questions of Staff. Brauneis asked if this happens, would the Planning Commission be made aware of City Council discussions? Zuccaro says the idea is that the minutes would be available. Baskett asked if there would be a video recording; Zuccaro said yes, and if the Planning Commission is interested in that, it could be included in the packet. Moline asked why not require some kind of feedback from Council during concept review stage? Zuccaro said he does not want this review to be binding. He said other cities do not allow for a vote, so as not to pre -judge the application. It is just an opportunity for the City Council to provide individual comments. Howe thought the code amendment is a good idea but asks if the process can be structured to ensure that the City Council's conversation is not binding. Zuccaro said it is an important point, will want to make sure that the City Council only weighs in on existing plans, policies, and ordinances and how the project might relate to those, conditions of surrounding properties, etc. Again, they should refrain from prejudging the application. Howe asked how staff will ensure that applications are not prejudged; Zuccaro said the City Attorney will help explain guidelines and parameters and will help with redirection when needed. Howe asked what some of the outcomes could be, for instance if the applicant might read into and use summary statements made by City Council. Zuccaro said that this is something to be aware of. City of Louisville Community Development 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4592 www.LouisvilleCO.gov 7