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Commission opens review of proposed Mountain Recreation zone; asks members to submit targeted edits
Summary
Commissioners discussed a draft Mountain Recreation (Mountain Rec) zoning overlay and asked colleagues to provide specific, trackable edits so staff can prepare a revision and schedule a public hearing when ready.
The Planning Commission held a discussion May 21 about the proposed Mountain Recreation (Mountain Rec) zone, a master-planned rezoning approach intended for large parcels and hillside development.
Marcus briefed the commission on the zone's purpose and process: it is intended for large properties (the developer mentioned parcels ~80 acres) and requires a comprehensive master-development agreement before a rezone is approved. Submission requirements include traffic studies, geotechnical and soils reports, utility plans, and a negotiated development agreement that spells out design standards, open-space protections and other conditions.
Commissioners raised several specific concerns they want staff and the developer to address in advance of a public hearing: ensuring open space is usable (not just steep slope left undisturbed), clarifying the traffic-analysis requirements and what the city should require in traffic studies, and ensuring that active recreational areas are located and sized to benefit residents rather than being limited to unusable hillside parcels. Marcus said draft materials from a prospective developer are in staffinbox and staff is reviewing them; commissioners asked for targeted written suggestions to be emailed to staff so Marcus can prepare a tracked-change draft before a formal public hearing.
No formal action was taken; commissioners agreed to continue the item at a future meeting after staff compiles edits and counsel review.
