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-j toututittice Zeport Zoning aub Summation tontmittte The October 3, 2002 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson,Council Member Karen White at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Council Member White noted that information related to the proposed comprehensive plan would be the focus of the meeting. Director of Public Works Gary Gilot then addressed the Committee with regard to functional plans and the need for identification of where there are conflicts. Mr. Gilot noted that the comprehensive plan would act as a 20 year vision for growth, development and redevelopment. City strategies and policies would then be developed in light of the statutory framework and political environment. Expansion is anticipated in the northwest and south. Studies of SR 23 and 31 should be taken. Mr. Gilot then reviewed infrastructure plans to support land use and economies addressing: -A transportation plan(including transit,air, rail, bike and pedestrian) - Water Master Plan(well field sites) -Wastewater Facility Plan(amendments) -Stormwater Management Master Plan -Fire Station Location/Service Territory Coverage Plan -Street Lighting Plan -Gas,electric,phone, cable tv,telecommunication plans Mr. Gilot noted that in addition to the comprehensive plan that there would be five (5) year capital plans, and annual CIP that would take advantage of construction synergies, minimizing disruption and optimizing cost effective approaches to meeting infrastructure needs, Mr. Gilot then reviewed some of the sampling of issues and opportunities include: Transportation: US 31, SR 933, SR 23 major impacts;ramps for Scottsdale Mall, improvement of the Ireland Corridor Water. WHP, source of supply, treatment, storage, distribution Wastewater: CSO, county water & sewer district policy on well and septic, density Stormwater: Outfalls to the river,upland retention, impeding peak runoffs Fire Stations: Central,#2 move(Memorial),#9 move and new# 12 area NW, move# 13 (Ambo) Street Lighting: City vs. AEP, public safety vs. Aesthetics Other utilities: Communications, avoid growth restraints, partnering to be competitive. Discussion then took place on whether the resolution adopting the comprehensive plan should take place at the October 14th or October 28th Council meeting. October 28th was decided to be the better date.