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I I I Council Meeting Minutes July 23, 1996 Page 6 Council Business. continued Planning for remaining sites will need to be done as a comprehensive district, and developed compatibly with surrounding land uses. The Economic Development Commission (EDC) and staff recommends retaining a consultant to study the corridor. Formal proposals would be received and reviewed by the EDC with a recommendation to Council in August. Benke asked if an initial scoping study will be performed. Community Development Director Kevin Locke said staff and the EDC will determine criteria in the assessment which will be brought forth to Council. Benke suggested an initial scoping study be performed before a commitment to a consultant's entire analysis package. Motion by Larson, seconded by Samuelson, to AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PREPARE FOR CONSIDERATION A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A STUDY OF THE OLD HWY 8 CORRIDOR. 3 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Mattila presented an ordinance to place a moratorium on development activity within a portion of the Old Hwy 8 Corridor from Hwy 96 south to 1st St. NW. The 1987 study has become outdated due to development and redevelopment activity, and the Comp Plan and Zoning Ordinance have become ineffective in guiding development. Several sites are prime for development/redevelopment and to evaluate proposals, Council may wish to retain a consultant to analyze land use patterns, transportation issues, and community facilities, and update the Comp Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Areas meriting study included in the moratorium are: northwest, northeast, and southeast quadrants of Hwy 96 and Hwy 8 intersection (Hwy 96 Gateway site); east of Hwy 8, south of 14th St., west of I-35W, and north of 1-694 (NW Quadrant site); west of 5th Ave. NW, east of the railroad tracks, south of H wy 8, and north of 1 st St. (MacGillis & Gibbs site); properties abutting Hwy 8 on the west, from 6th St. NW to the north, to Co. Rd. E to the south; and properties located east of Hwy 8 and west of the railroad tracks, from Hwy 8 to the north, to 1st St. to the south (Hwy 8 Commercial area). Areas are targeted due to incompatible zoning, nonconforming uses, vacant land, inefficient layout, underutilized or contaminated land. It will not affect single and two family home construction or remodeling on existing homes, but will affect subdivision or development activity in multiple family residential, commercial, or industrial. Samuelson asked the moratorium's time line. Fulton said the intent is to take necessary planning activities and release sites upon determination of a long range plan. Mattila said it is Council's discretion to release sites early. LeFevere said Council needs to determine an appropriate time line and extensions up to one year are allowed, but the initial period is 18 months. Benke said the EDC discussed inclusion of that area west of Old Hwy 8 and Long Lake. Mattila said they have identified this area, but there may be some zoning issues. Benke said that because there are businesses which may wish to remain, he suggested research into an urban village concept. LeFevere said the moratorium could be amended to include areas as needed. Adjustments can be made if development proposals do not effect later changes in the Comp Plan or Zoning Code. Benke suggested waiving the first reading, and contacting property owners with immediate interest to provide modifications prior to the second reading. Mattila said there is one application which requires fmal consideration by August 27. Council Business RFP Old Hwy 8 Report 96-161 Moratorium on Old Hwy8 Report 96-162 Ordinance 623