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Council splits on moratorium length and sizing triggers as members propose draft elements
Summary
Council members debated a moratorium and sizing triggers: some preferred a short moratorium to pause proposals, others emphasized drafting strict hybrid standards; proposals included a one-year moratorium and a potential 200,000-square-foot sizing threshold and no incentives.
Council members diverged on how quickly to act and what elements to include in a draft ordinance. Some members supported a short moratorium to pause proposals while the city develops standards; others said a moratorium may not be necessary if the council simply adopts a stringent hybrid ordinance. "I would be in favor of a one-year moratorium," one council member said, while others suggested a six-month option with extension.
Council member Sprank offered a short list of desired ordinance elements: a sizing trigger (he suggested 200,000 square feet as an example), no incentives or TIF for such projects, closed-loop water systems, on-site renewable generation, local labor requirements, and decommissioning plans. Staff was asked to prepare a menu of sizing options and to return draft language and a timeline for readings if the council chooses a standalone or hybrid approach.
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