HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/2015 Work SessionCity of Springfield
Work Session Meeting
MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY MARCH 23, 2015
The City of Springfield Council met in a work session in the Jesse Maine Meeting Room, 225 Fifth
Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday March 23, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., with Mayor Lundberg presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Lundberg and Councilors VanGordon, Moore, Ralston, Woodrow and Pishioneri.
Also present were City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith, City Recorder
Amy Sowa and members of the staff.
Councilor Wylie was absent (excused).
1. Budget Committee Interviews.
Bob Duey, Finance Director, presented the staff report on this item.
Applicants are being sought to represent Wards 3 and 4 where former committee members' terms
expired. The recruitment for this vacancy opened on January 29, 2015 and closed on February 27,
2015. Three candidates have applied for Ward 4. One candidate had initially applied for Ward 3, but
withdrew their Budget Committee application when appointed by Council to another volunteer
position. The appointee for Ward 4 will serve a three year term that will expire on December 31,
2017. Any eventual appointment for the Ward 3 position would also be eligible for a three year term.
The Council is requested to interview three applicants. Budget Committee appointments are
scheduled to be ratified at the Regular Session Meeting on April 6, 2015.
Mr. Duey said Council had the discretion of appointing someone from Ward 4 to the Ward 3 position.
Outreach has been done, but it is unlikely a candidate from Ward 3 will be found in time for the
Budget Committee meetings.
The Council chose the questions they would ask of each applicant:
1. Why are you interested in serving on the Budget Committee? (Mayor Lundberg)
2. Describe your professional and personal experience as it relates to your desire to become a
committee member. (Councilor VanGordon)
3. Describe some personal goals that you wish to achieve by serving on the Springfield Budget
Committee. (Councilor Woodrow)
4. While all of Springfield services seem to have strong support from different areas of the
community, it is often necessary to prioritize services for budgetary reasons. How would you
go about the task of establishing priorities among services? (Councilor Moore)
5. If you were a member of the Budget Committee, what would be some of the ways you would
look to control costs and still be responsive to the service expectations of our citizens?
(Councilor Ralston)
6. If you were on the Budget Committee and were looking at one of the City's services to decide
how much should be funded through general taxes and how much through specific fees on
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customers, what questions would you want to have answered in order to make your decision?
(Councilor Pishioneri)
Council introduced themselves to the applicants and interviewed Gabrielle Guidero, CJ Mann and
Nathan Mischel.
Following the interviews, Council discussed the qualifications of each applicant. It was noted that all
three applicants were highly qualified. Council consensus was to re -appoint Gabrielle Guidero to the
Ward 4 Budget Committee position for a three-year term, and to appoint Nathan Mischel to the Ward
3 Budget Committee position for one year. They asked Mr. Duey to explain to Mr. Mischel that
Council's preference is to appoint by ward, but would like to accept his offer to represent Ward 3
because of his proximity to Ward 3. The appointment would be for one year only.
Councilor Moore wanted it expressed to CJ Mann that Council appreciated her applying and
acknowledged her qualifications. They would encourage her to apply for other positions.
Mr. Duey said he would explain to Mr. Mischel about the one-year appointment, and pass along the
encouraging words to Ms. Mann.
2. Springfield 2030 Plan UGB Study: Results of College View Visioning Process (Metro Plan
Amendment File No. LRP 2009-00014).
Linda Pauly, Principal Planner, presented the staff report on this item.
Ms. Pauly said the purpose of tonight's work session is to share the results of the visioning process the
City conducted for the College View study area in the urban growth boundary (UGB) study. She
included all of the materials so the Council could get a sense of what staff heard from community
members. They started the process on January 14 with two workshops at City Hall. There were over
100 people in attendance on that date. She referred to the bottom of page 3, Attachment 1 of the
agenda packet which included some of the content of what was discussed at the workshop. People
were given four questions:
• What is your biggest concern about change?
• What is your biggest concern about this process?
• What is your experience of the College View/South Franklin area today?
• What one thing would improve your experience of College View/South Franklin?
A stakeholder working group was appointed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI)
following the workshops. That working group met three times: February 11, 2015, February 25, 2015,
and March 4, 2015. Several of the stakeholder members were in the audience at tonight's meeting.
Each meeting was about 1 '/2 to 2 hours in length and were held at City Hall. At the first workshop
people were asked to introduce themselves, share their experience of the area today, and how the
future of that area might fit in or not fit into their visions for their property, business or neighborhoods.
They had a great discussion about where the gateway to Mt. Pisgah and Buford Park was and how that
relates to the proposed expansion of the UGB.
At the second meeting, they started to develop some good vision and goal statements which were
included in the agenda packet as Attachment 2. They discussed commerce and industry types and land
use that is consistent with those. At the final meeting, they talked at length regarding the existing Lane
County zoning in the area. Most of the stakeholder members were not familiar with the existing
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zoning or permitted uses. A lot of information was shared by a planner from Lane County and city
staff.
Ms. Pauly referred to Attachment 1, Exhibit A which outlined the policy themes she had pulled out
from the meetings that the majority of the participants would agree to, although not all. Staff is asking
Council to look at those themes and determine if they are important themes the Council wants to carry
into their Comprehensive plans and policies as they move forward with planning and zoning in that
area. Many of these things are similar to what is currently in the Springfield Comprehensive Plan and
zoning standards. One of the concerns that came up frequently was that there could be smoke stack
industry. The citywide planning goals dictate the language used in planning and commercial, industrial
and residential all have specific meanings. The City has to show that our plan is consistent with
Statewide Planning Goal 9, economic development. The goal identifies Industrial Uses and Other
Employment Uses. The technical, legal Goal 9 definition of industrial land and Other Employment
Uses is "all non -industrial employment activities including the widest range of retail, wholesale,
service, non-profit, business headquarters, administrative and government employment activities that
are accommodated in retail, office and flexible building types. Other employment uses also include
employment activities of an entity or organization that serves the medical, educational social service,
recreation and security needs of the community typically in large buildings or multi -building
campuses".
Councilor Moore asked if RiverBend was on industrial land.
Ms. Pauly said it would be considered Other Employment Uses.
Councilor Moore referred to page 6 of Attachment 1 of the agenda packet, "Zoning that will allow
existing uses to be grandfathered in and grow in place, while requiring new zoning controls ... for
new development, expansions and redevelopment". She has concerns about existing zoning in that
area and asked why that statement was included.
Ms. Pauly said there is a lot of legal complexity about non -conforming uses and uses permitted in
existing zoning. This is similar to Glenwood where uses had been permitted for many years. Those
existing uses are handled through non -conforming use policies in our Code.
Mr. Grimaldi said businesses and activities in that location would remain, but would need to comply
with the new rules if they redeveloped. The City cannot change the rules in that regard.
Councilor Moore asked if the people at these meetings understood that rule.
Ms. Pauly said they didn't have much representation from the business community, but it was a
concern for the existing businesses in that location in terms of how it would affect them.
Councilor VanGordon said he had seen a Eugene map off 30'' Avenue. He asked if that was still valid.
Ms. Pauly said someone had submitted that during a visioning workshop and was included in the
record.
Councilor VanGordon said there was a lot of great material included. Sometimes the conversation
shifted away from the discussion of the UGB and went to park and farmland.
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Ms. Pauly said many of those in the working group were concerned about what they saw from their
property in terms of sight, smells, and sounds.
Councilor VanGordon said the City's strong history of water quality is very important. He would not
want to see smoke stacks, but something very clean that would generate jobs for the community. He
feels confident that the water and air quality can be protected by policy decisions. It seemed like there
was a secondary concern about protecting the park (Buford) itself. He asked if that concern should be
turned over to the County.
Ms. Pauly said the Council could direct that issue go to the County as a next step.
Councilor VanGordon said there is a lot of good material. When they are done with this conversation,
he would like to forward this information to the County so they can see what their citizens are saying
about that area. He liked the example of how the changes in Glenwood were approached.
Councilor Ralston said our air quality is high and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) has
been involved. The same standards that we have in the city would be applied to this area if brought
into the city.
Councilor Moore is pleased to read the comments. They were not counter to Council concerns that had
been discussed. Of those opposed, their concerns were no less than those of the Council in terms of
protections. The City would possibly be a benefit in that area to help preserve the things they value.
Mayor Lundberg said even with all of the land currently inside the UGB, the City still needs 644 acres.
The two areas under consideration (Gateway and College View) are much less than 644 acres. She
noted some of the issues along McVay and the mobile home parks that were under County
jurisdiction, and that the City's code enforcement rules are much stricter. People in that area called the
City to get help because the County regulations are much less stringent. City codes are much stricter
and we have a higher standard than the County. We have the ability to provide for a much better
system than currently exists. She asked if this area was part of the original jurisdictional transfer of
Glenwood.
Mr. Grimaldi said it was not.
Mayor Lundberg said following Glenwood through McVay, it leads to the College View area, making
that connection. Willamalane has moved up their plans to put a bridge from Springfield to Mt. Pisgah
at 32°d Street. In some of the materials provided, there was as comment that Springfield is not up to the
task of taking care of the land. She didn't believe that was true. Springfield is a good steward and we
try very hard. There are places that haven't changed for a long time. Now we have an opportunity to
make this area something that everyone wants and can be proud of. She agreed with the themes and
noted that the newer projects along the mill ways and Willamette River fit with these themes. She
asked if the visions could be made into a proposal.
Ms. Pauly said she felt they could. Other cities had struggled with the Industrial definitions from the
State, but that seemed to be changing across the county. People want more flexible employment zones.
Heavy industrial isn't happening much anymore, but is what people associate with the term Industrial.
Mayor Lundberg asked if there was flexibility in how it was worded to call it out as an employment
zone.
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Ms. Pauly said Council held three work sessions last year and spoke regarding the economic element.
There were policies that spoke specifically about that topic. The City had identified targeted industries
for the UGB area
Mayor Lundberg said what had come out of the vision process and what Council identified, could all
go into the College View and Gateway areas, and fit within the State goals.
Councilor Woodrow said she appreciated all of the work everyone put into the meetings and
workshops. The themes that rose to the top are the ones that the Council started out with and wanted in
the vision of this area. She is happy to see the match. It demonstrated the due diligence by everyone
involved.
Councilor Moore said Allison Laursen spoke to the Council and had a positive way of presenting the
potential in that area. This area is a gem that could be polished into something amazing. Coming in
off the freeway, she can see the potential for this area as being part of Springfield.
Mayor Lundberg said they picked the five areas because they had potential. As far back as 10 years
ago, they were told the College View area was a top area to consider because of how it fits in the State
goals.
Ms. Pauly said under the rules and goals, the City's first priority when looking to expand is urban
reserves, which we don't have in the metro area. The second priority is exceptions areas (rural
industrial, rural commercial, rural residential, and rural public facility). This area has the most of that
closest to Springfield. We are required to look at those areas first to see if they meet our needs before
expanding our entire value farmland, which is the exclusive farm use zone. Typically, larger parcels
are exclusive farm use. The exceptions are `exceptions' because they weren't large enough at the time
they did the original Comp Plan.
Mayor Lundberg said because of that designation and looking at the economic piece, this area and
Gateway rose to the top. They would need to come to an agreement of how to protect the area and
make use of it.
A citizen who was part of the visioning workshop spoke up, stating that the top theme was that they do
not want the City of Springfield to expand in this area. He felt they were only hearing one side.
Mayor Lundberg explained that this was a work session and public comment was not allowed.
Ms. Pauly said she would be back to speak before the Council before their summer recess to finalize
the buildable lands inventory and economic opportunities analysis that will establish land use. Staff
will be preparing the proposal with all of the elements including zoning, plan designations, maps,
findings, staff reports, etc. A joint work session with the City Council and Lane County Board of
Commissioners is scheduled for September 28, with a joint public hearing on October 19.
Councilor Moore said anyone who would like to speak during a regular meeting, can do that at those
public hearings.
Mayor Lundberg said there was a full public process that hasn't been started yet.
Another citizen spoke in opposition and referred to a letter from their attorney.
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Mayor Lundberg asked Ms. Pauly to get information out to the people on the panel and in the
neighborhood about the public process and how they can participate.
Mr. Grimaldi said people can talk to the Council anytime, but when doing a land use process, the best
place is during the public hearing on that item so it is part of the public record.
Mayor Lundberg said tonight's discussion is just an update.
Councilor Pishioneri said he appreciated the depth of this and the work done. There is no way this will
make everyone happy. He hoped people could look at the big picture and greater good. This is not an
easy process and will take fortitude and communication. He appreciated what Ms. Pauly was doing
and all of the considerations made regarding the land. He looks forward to further discussion.
Mayor Lundberg thanked Ms. Pauly for all of her work and for bringing all of the information to the
Council. She looks forward to the rest of the process. They need to be open and communicate as much
as possible.
Ms. Pauly said there has been a lot of public involvement over the last few years, and many of the
concerns that have come forward are being addressed.
3. ADA Compliance Update Briefing.
Tom Mugleston, Risk Manager, and City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith presented the staff report on
this item.
The City recently finished up a lawsuit with a hearing impaired citizen and part of the settlement was
to do a comprehensive review of policies and procedures through the Police Department. Through that
process, it came to light that the City hadn't done a large comprehensive review of Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) policies and procedures citywide. The City has done a lot of work as a
City, but did not have a comprehensive plan.
Ms. Smith said they are bringing the draft transition plan, which is part of the ADA regulations which
shows how the City approaches the ADA and addressing concerns from disabled citizens. The focus
of the transition plan is on programs, services and activities. The next steps will be to incorporate
facilities into the plan, starting with City Hall and City facilities and moving outwards. They found
that each department had done a lot of work on ADA, but it was not in a cohesive city-wide policy.
The plan is to have a public process regarding the regulations required, on the City's website. She
asked them to let staff know of any community members that could review the information, or if they
would like to see a different public process. There is a complaint process and Mr. Mugleston will be
the point person for that process. The City already has an ordinance that addresses not allowing
discrimination specifically for disabilities, and they didn't see a need to revise that at this time. She
also asked Council for any input on the transition plan. The plan will be reviewed every six months
for the first year, and then every 2-3 years with department self -assessments coordinated by Mr.
Mugleston.
Councilor Woodrow asked about requests for other formats and accommodations and asked if that was
posted anywhere.
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Ms. Smith said it was posted on the website. They have talked about posting it throughout the City in
conference rooms. It is always on agendas for public meetings. The final piece would be to incorporate
it on public notices that go out to the public.
Councilor Woodrow said it could be incorporated under a signature line in and email or on general
correspondence. People don't often realize they have that option.
Ms. Smith said that should be done in the next few months.
Councilor Pishioneri asked if staff had contacted Eugene and Lane County to compare their plans.
Ms. Smith said they had talked to both of them.
Councilor Pishioneri suggested contacting Alicia Hayes at Lane County who had started the County
program.
Councilor Ralston asked how much this would cost, such as an interpreter.
Ms. Smith said it will depend on the situation and the accommodation. She explained a recent request
for minutes transcribed. These are costs under the law that the City would absorb. Purchase of
equipment or materials would be based on budget availability and technology.
Councilor Ralston asked if they are also looking at making all buildings ADA compliant.
Ms. Smith said all new buildings are ADA compliant, as is City Hall. As the building ages and
changes, it becomes part of the ongoing maintenance.
Councilor Woodrow said it spreads out beyond City Hall. When installing the pedestrian crossings,
they are incorporated those accommodations. It is getting done through different projects.
Ms. Smith said as a developer comes in, they would make curbs that area ADA compliant. There are
also discussions about how to bring other areas up to compliance.
Councilor Moore asked about staff training and who would be responsible to make sure that occurred.
Mr. Mugleston said there will be two tiers. For general ADA concepts and knowledge, Human
Resources will be responsible to train staff. Departmental specific trainings will be shifted towards the
department.
Councilor VanGordon said everything looked good. He feels these types of plans are ongoing.
Mayor Lundberg said this is a good start. Her mother was in a wheelchair in times when there were no
accommodations. It is the people that are affected that need to say how this works and need to be
involved in the process. The accommodation can often be something small. There is a gentleman on
the Lane ACT that serves as the representative for disabilities. She suggested they contact him because
he is aware of ADA laws. They could contact Frannie Brindle to get his name. She appreciated that
they are working on this.
Councilor Pishioneri said the definition of disability has gotten extremely broad and covers both short-
term and long-term disabilities. Educating the staff is very important.
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4. Springfield Development Code (SDC) Amendments Adding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to
Certain Zoning Districts — File TYP414-0003.
Mayor Lundberg said since the legislature is in the middle of the discussion around recreational
marijuana, there will be more steps and possible rules. Rather than have an in-depth conversation
about what the Council wants to do, staff will continue to work with the medical marijuana industry
and patient groups, but hold off on specifics until they see how recreational marijuana laws will
interface.
Councilor Ralston said he liked the second map. They did meet with a lot of representatives and
talked about the buffers. They came up with 50 foot buffers from residential and 250 foot buffers on
parks. They are required by State law to have 1000 foot buffers from schools. If they set 1000 foot
buffers from parks, it limits the locations. They can set some preferences.
Jim Donovan, Planning Supervisor, said they started with the House Bill that approved dispensaries;
the City opted out of the moratorium and came back with some Municipal Code reasonable
regulations that are in place and working. The other piece was the zoning regulations. With the
election on recreational marijuana, they felt it best to wait to address this until more was known about
regulations for recreational marijuana.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is progressing on those regulations, has held some listening
meetings, and is forming a committee at the State level. They want to have regulations in place by
January 1, 2016, although it may be late 2016 before they actually approve a retail outlet.
Mr. Donovan said he brought one additional map from the first discussion with 1000 foot buffers from
residential, parks, schools and daycares that left very little options for locating dispensaries. Staff is
proposing to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in two commercial zoning districts — the CC
(Community Commercial) and MRC (Major Retail Commercial) districts. As outlined in the staff
report, other neighborhood zoning districts and general office are transitional zoning districts that
typically abut commercial zoning districts. Staff felt that CC and MRC were more appropriate. Staff is
not proposing making medical marijuana dispensaries a permitted use in industrials districts. They
thought it best to reserve industrial districts for the following four licenses related to recreational
marijuana: grow; manufacture; wholesale; and retail. Three of the four are better suited to industrial
districts. Campus industrial allows some industrial, but is generally more office buildings and
businesses that support the people in the building. Mixed-use commercial zoning districts by definition
include residential 90 % of the time so is not a good fit. That was shared with the dispensary group
and was understood by those attending.
Mr. Donovan said staff is proposing to put a marijuana dispensaries and other uses category in the
Code under definitions and commercial zoning districts. Currently, they are not listed as a permitted
use under any of the zoning districts. They are currently being treated as changes of use. Creating the
zoning use category allows the City to put these businesses into place and allows some reasonable
protections. He discussed the buffers and how they would provide protections. When meeting with
industry reps, a buffer of 250 feet was agreed upon for the buffer to park facilities. Willamalane staff
and management would prefer a 1000 foot buffer from destination parks and facilities that kids
congregate, but are fine with a 250 foot buffer to walkways, paths or other facilities.
Mr. Donovan said the rest of the staff report was the non -confirming use protection in situations where
a school or daycare moves into a Commercial District near an existing dispensary. That would not
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create a non -conforming use in that instance. Similarly, once the regulations are adopted, the five
dispensaries currently in operation would be grandfathered in and would become legally formed non-
conforming uses, until they are non -operational for six months.
Councilor Ralston said what Willamalane wanted made sense, and agreed that trails should be an
exception. Putting a 1000 foot buffer at the facility on 32"d Street would prevent dispensaries from
locating on a long stretch of Main Street in that area. He doesn't feel strongly about it either way.
Councilor Ralston left the meeting at 7: l Opm.
Councilor Pishioneri said he liked the first map (1000 foot buffers). He feels dispensaries and retail
outlets should not be permitted in the same building. He would like to see what they currently had for
building standards downtown. The Salem rules are clear and he agrees with those and would like the
City to align with those rules. He feels 100 feet from residential makes more sense than 50 feet. He
asked if the City could prohibit legalized grows in City limits. He asked if there are agricultural zones
in the City. If so, it could cause some issues regarding homes on those sites. The city should put
reasonable design standards in place downtown. He feels 1000 foot buffers from schools, day-care and
parks are reasonable.
Councilor Woodrow asked how they could set up a system to identify the difference between a
destination park and a bike path park or other park. She was comfortable with 1000 foot buffer with
all parks so they didn't have to try to differentiate. She liked the first map with 1000 foot buffers. She
also thought the suggestion of 100 foot buffers to residential might be a good idea.
Mr. Donovan said they would bring back 50 and 100 foot buffers for Council to consider. The staff
report includes the 250 foot buffer in some cases along Main Street. The 50 foot buffer would preclude
a dispensary on a parcel within 50 feet of the residential zoning district. The difference in the impact
between 50 and 100 feet may be nominal, but staff will do some research and bring it back for Council
consideration.
Councilor VanGordon said he was leaning towards the 1000 foot buffer for park. The only impact he
can see is near 32nd Street. He is not sure if there will be a big difference between 50 and 100 foot
buffers to residential. He is fine with 50 foot buffers.
Councilor Moore said she understood that at the point recreational marijuana is legal, people could
have plants growing in their home (residential zone). It could move into the residential area
regardless. She asked if there were any issues with the five dispensaries currently operating.
Mr. Donovan said aside from the standard development communication back and forth and getting
things on track and coordinating building, there were no major problems.
Chief Doney said they had a handful of Police calls for service from a neighboring business at one of
the dispensaries, but nothing with the others.
Councilor Moore said she agreed with the 1000 foot buffer for parks.
Councilor Pishioneri asked if the City would be licensing these establishments.
Mr. Donovan said Council adopted Code for dispensaries and the City has been licensing them.
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Councilor Pishioneri asked if any of that Code addressed multiple calls of service, similar to
businesses with OLCC licenses.
Mr. Donovan said they are only discussing medical marijuana at this time. The framework being
created is to have a process in place once OHA finishes their recreational rules to set Code for
recreational marijuana.
Councilor Pishioneri said any of these businesses should be tied to calls for service.
Mayor Lundberg said she wants to separate the two (medical and recreational). As she reads what is
happening with both types, there are changes every day. It will all affect what the City does in the
future. Medical marijuana dispensaries should be treated more like a pharmacy. Recreational
marijuana will be a completely different and unknown issue. Tonight they are discussing how to make
set codes that make medical marijuana dispensaries fit into the community and protect those trying to
go there. Tonight's discussion needs to fit just the medical marijuana. She doesn't want to say
anything about tracking police calls for medical marijuana, but will expect that OLCC will require
those rules for recreational marijuana. She wants to be sensitive to those that have been working with
the City and were trying to run their businesses. She is fine with the first map.
Mr. Donovan said recreational marijuana will come with similar guidelines and suggestions, and
reasonable protective clarification. After meeting again with health and industry representatives, staff
can bring back zoning regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries for Council consideration. That
will create the framework as they move into retail outlets. They will leave the current Municipal Code
regulations and bring back the zoning regulations based on the first map.
Mayor Lundberg said there is still a question about who can be in the front area of dispensaries.
Mr. Donovan said staff can bring back some information to address that concern. That is part local and
part State. State regulations address minors in areas where the product is available. Some dispensaries
have separate areas, and some don't. He referenced a scenario where a single parent had a child with
them. Current City Code states that a minor shall not be on the premises. That could be clarified.
Mayor Lundberg said when staff meets with the representatives, she would like them to look at that
and look for options.
Councilor Pishioneri asked about the discontinuation of up to 6 months making a business abandoned.
Mr. Donovan said that was the standard legal definition for creating a non -conforming use.
Mr. Grimaldi asked if Council wants them to come back to get this in place prior to clarification on
what is happening with recreational marijuana. Yes. He referred to Councilor Pishioneri's comments
about design standards, and asked for clarification on areas.
Councilor Pishioneri said he would like to see design standards in all commercial areas.
Mr. Grimaldi said that would be a larger project.
Mayor Lundberg said that would impact many businesses and she was not supportive.
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Councilor Moore said the City is currently doing downtown business standards. Design standards do
say a lot about our town.
Mr. Donovan said there was a rush to get dispensaries open so some of them have very bright motifs
to get attention. They are now getting more subdued. It may be best for design standards to be filtered
through citywide analysis or the Main Street Corridor planning, rather than current planning staff.
Councilor Pishioneri said people will hear this is a concern and a topic of discussion. He hoped that
would bring a heightened interest to businesses.
Mr. Donovan said staff would share that concern.
Mayor Lundberg said she didn't want to go there based on a certain business. It is a big discussion and
involves a lot of Code changes.
Council agreed there is no need for staff to follow-up on design standards at this time.
Mr. Donovan said staff will work on the proposal and bring back responses to questions. Zoning
regulation options will be brought to the Planning Commission, the industry, and back to Council for
final consideration and adoption.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Minutes Recorder — Amy Sowa
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Christine L. Lundberg
Mayor
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Amy So l
City Recorder