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October 25, 2011 Page 7 of 9 'Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councimember Bauman to approve the request subject to the conditions as listed, with the addition of a condition "Report of Community Development staff be presented to the Planning Commission at the February 2012 meeting for discussion purposes." 4 Ayes, 0 Nays- Motion Carried 3. Consideration of a Site Plan, Nonconforming Use Permit, and Variance to permit installation ofa solar electric array at 781 Old Highway 8 SW. Report No. H- 295. Resolution No. 11-101. *Item tabled until November 7, 2011 meeting. 4. Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Code impacting Zoning Code Section 8-010 (2) concerning landscaping standards. Report No. 11-296. Ordinance No. 805. City Planner Gundlach reported that this is a city -initiated request to amend the Zoning Code to provide more descriptive landscaping standards. The ordinance would impact primarily 'commercial and industrial property and provide clear expectations with regard to descriptive landscaping requirements. This request is something the Planning Commission and City Council have directed staff to work on, the research and amendment drafting has taken nearly 10 months to complete. The amendment aims to address the following points. • Lists goals and a purpose for the ordinance • Outlines specifically the types of projects that will have to comply with the landscaping requirements • Provides separate sets of standards for new developments & redevelopments of a certain size • Establishes a completion timeline and maintenance requirements • Allows flexibility so as to promote special design features It was reported that this ordinance has been reviewed by the Planning Commission during several work sessions, as well as the City Attorney and Economic Development Commission. Staff recommends the City Council adopt the ordinance, amending Zoning Code Section 8- 010 (2) to provide more descriptive landscaping standards. Councilmember Phillips stated he has been an advocate for this change for a couple years, in order to provide clear expectations for architects submitting plans. Gratitude was expressed to the Planning Commission and City Planner Gundlach for their work on the ordinance. Councilmembers Samuelson, Burg and Bauman all expressed appreciation for the efforts of 'City Staff and the Planning Commission for their commitment. Motion by Councilmember Samuelson, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the Zoning Code Amendment impacting Section 8-010 (2) concerning landscaping standards. 3. Consideration ofa Site Plan, Nonconforming Use Permit, and variances to permit installation of a solar electric array at 781 Old Highway 8 SW Report No. 11-295 Resolution No. 11-101. *Tabled. 4. Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Code impacting Zoning Code Section 8- 010 (2) concerning landscape standards. Report No. 11-296. Ordinance No. 805.