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Council previewed Rock Run Collection business district ordinance and blight finding
Summary
Staff explained that the Rock Run Collection business district ordinance includes a statutory blight finding supported by a study (SB Friedman); staff said the area is not currently blighted but meets the statutory requirements for the business‑district application.
A council member asked why the proposed Rock Run Collection business district package contains a blighted‑area finding. Staff replied that the business‑district statute requires certain findings and that SB Friedman completed the study supporting the blight finding. A staff member emphasized the study’s findings are part of the statutory application even where staff does not consider the area 'currently blighted.'
Council members asked clarifying questions about the standard and scope of the blight finding and why it is included in the district application. The exchange was limited to legal and technical explanation of the business district statute and referenced the SB Friedman analysis that informed staff’s recommendation.
Ending: The ordinance approving the business district plan and related taxes (Council memo number 399‑26) remains on the agenda for council consideration at a subsequent meeting.
