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MINUTE RECORD PAPILLION CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020 ( a, 6: 00 P. M. The City Council and the Planning Commission of the City of Papillion met in open and public session at the Chrysalis Event Center at the Papillion Landing Community Center on October 26, 2020, at 6: 00 PM. City Clerk Nicole Brown called the roll. Present were Councilmembers Steve Sunde ( arrived at 6: 21 PM), James Glover, Gene Jaworski, Lu Ann Kluch, Bob Stubbe, Steve Engberg, Mayor David P. Black, and Planning Commissioners Judy Emswiler, Ray Keller, and John Robinson III. The following were absent: Councilmembers Tom Mumgaard and Jason Gaines, and Planning Commissioners Howard Carson, Rebecca Hoch, Jim Hrabik, Jim Masters, Herb Thompson, Wayne Wilson, and Leanne Sotak. Also present were City Administrator Amber Powers, Deputy City Administrator Phil Green, Planning Director Mark Stursma, Assistant Planning Director Travis Gibbons, and Assistant City Attorney Carla Heathershaw Risko. Mayor Black noted for the record that there was a quorum for the City Council but not for the Planning Commission. Mayor Black led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Affidavit of Publication: Notice of the meeting was given in the Papillion Times, the designated method of giving notice. A copy is available in the office of the City Clerk. Incorporated herein by reference as if fully set out herein is the audio and visual recording of the meeting. Public announcement that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the Chrysalis Event Center. AGENDA ITEMS: Presentation of Proposed Comprehensive Plan Updates — HDR. Prior to presenting the proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan, Doug Bisson with HDR noted for the record that a design workshop for a potential development at 84th St and HWY 370 is forthcoming. Mayor Black stated that these workshops are being held by a private developer and are not official City meetings, but that Council members and Commissioners are welcome to attend. Mayor Black introduced HDR representatives Doug Bisson and Andy Gorham. Mr. Gorham explained that the presentation was meant to include open discussion. He noted that Papillion is growing and that the City' s goal is to direct growth in a concentrated and effective way. He added that the 2012 Comprehensive Plan was used as a basis for this update. Chapter 1: Papillion Today: Mr. Gorham explained that HDR examined the basic demographics and economic trends of the City. Within the economic trends, HDR examined the employment rates, income, and consumer expenditures. HDR found that Papillion is the only suburban Sarpy County community to be importing retail dollars. Councilmember Stubbe asked how this information was derived. Planning Director Mark Stursma explained that the information was obtained through the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation ( SCEDC). Mayor Black explained that the University of Nebraska- Lincoln completed 1 October 26, 2020 a study a few years ago reviewing each county in the state; this is most likely how the SCEDC received the information. Chapter 2: Development Framework: Mr. Gorham noted that HDR looked at environmental, economic, civic, and individual factors. They then applied those overarching concepts into a fiscal plan by applying urban form principles. Some of those principles include investing in streets, infrastructure, and public services, connecting all parts of the city, integrating land uses, and providing public spaces in neighborhoods. HDR also looked at future growth areas and the framework layers showing land use strategy. The framework layers are built from one other to show different aspects. Some include arterial network, ridgeline boulevard, greenway system, parkway and trail network, and mixed- use nodes for development located along major mobility/ transit corridors. Mr. Gorham stated that existing waterways will be used and expanded upon for the greenways that will integrate trails and parks. Mr. Bisson noted that lakes cannot be created below the ridgeline, but existing lakes will be connected via the trail system. Councilmember Engberg asked if there will be houses along the greenways. Mr. Bisson explained that there will only be roadways and open public spaces, with some homes fronting the greenway. Councilmember Engberg asked if missing middle homes could be located in these areas. Mr. Bisson stated that the Plan includes plenty of opportunities for missing middle housing. Councilmember Kluch asked about the cost of maintaining the open spaces. Mr. Stursma explained that if it is designated as formal park space, maintenance could be costly; however, many greenways are already designated in previous versions of the Comprehensive Plan and are meant to be more natural with opportunities for local parks to be integrated with them. He added that discussions involve taking existing waterways intended to have natural vegetation and grass, which will not need as much mowing and maintenance, and building parks in the vicinity. Mr. Bisson stated that the goal is to keep the land as natural as possible. Councilmember Stubbe asked if these areas would be treated the same way as the NRD treats the trail system, with strips mowed on each side of walkways/ roadways. Mr. Bisson confirmed that was the idea. Mr. Stursma explained that this is a fundamental change in how the City has been pushing development and that there is a development cost to this. The City would be requiring single- loaded streets in a number of locations. From a financial perspective, developments may need to include a mixture of housing types. Mayor Black explained that this would create additional parks in newer neighborhoods. Mr. Bisson added that it would help increase property values. Commissioner Emswiler asked if the proposed ridgeline boulevard truly follows the ridgeline. Mr. Bisson stated that it is close, but with respect to existing streets. Mr. Gorham stated that there will be parks within the greenway and trail system, accessible via car, bike, or walking. Mr. Gorham explained that Capehart Rd is anticipated to become a transitway between 72nd St and 168th St, and that the layered analysis helped draft a future land use map to use as a tool for future developments. Chapter 3: Land Use Policy: Mr. Gorham explained that the focus is on providing a variety of housing types and public areas within walking distance of the housing. Councilmember Stubbe asked what is considered an acceptable walking distance. Mr. Bisson stated that they assumed approximately a quarter mile or a five- minute walk. Mr. Gorham explained that when completing the Land Use Policy of the Comprehensive Plan, they looked at multiple land use types, such as future growth areas, commercial areas, mixed- 2 October 26, 2020 use office, Downtown Papillion, industrial, corporate center node, neighborhood center, town center mixed- use node, and village center mixed- use node. Chapter 4: Community Facilities, Services, and Utilities: Mr. Gorham explained that the goal of this chapter was to look at the inventory of existing facilities and where growth could occur. Chapter 5: Energy Element: Mr. Gorham explained that this chapter will be updated as a separate effort after this plan is adopted. Chapter 6: Parks and Open Space: HDR focused on the types of parks and inventory of current parks. Mr. Gorham stated that the Parks Master Plan is currently being updated, and that it will be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan once adopted. Chapter 7: Housing: HDR utilized data from a recent Sarpy County Housing Study and looked at existing housing, future housing needs, and missing middle housing. Mr. Gorham explained that the Missing Middle is a housing strategy consisting of a range of smaller housing typologies to fill the void for small households. To encourage this type of housing, the City must address impediments to small developers who are most likely to implement, create special use processes within the existing code, create an overlay zone near the proposed transit corridor, and provide regulators within mixed- use nodes. Councilmember Jaworski stated that he would like to see more single- family houses rather than apartments. Councilmember Engberg added that this would help increase the community feel. Mr. Stursma stated that having a well- designed missing middle plan will help with both. Commissioner Keller asked how the City could go about creating incentives for developers to create things like this, as many times developers come to the Planning Commission with more expensive homes. Mayor Black stated that once the Comprehensive Plan is complete, Mr. Stursma will be able to articulate it to developers and provide regulation. Mr. Stursma explained that the next step is to help get developers' proposals and plans approved more quickly and easily. Chapter 8: Downtown Plan: Mr. Gorham explained that a large portion of this chapter was carried over from the 2012 Comprehensive Plan and will be updated as a separate work effort. Mr. Gorham added that for the downtown concept, HDR examined public spaces, linkages, transportation and parking, and public and private property development. Chapter 9: Transportation: Mr. Gorham stated that HDR examined things such as transportation policies, bicycle network, pedestrian policy, and access control. Mr. Stursma explained that the City does not currently have an access control policy but thinks it would be good to create one. Mr. Gorham explained that within the bicycle network, HDR looked at multi- use trails, side paths, complete streets, bike lanes, and cycle tracks as options. Councilmember Jaworski asked why there was a need to allow bicycles on streets if the city has a good trail system. Mr. Stursma explained that the idea is that someone could be bicycling for transportation and this will allow them to get to places outside of the trail system. Chapter 10: Annexation Policy: Mr. Gorham explained that this is a continuation of the policy adopted in 2012. HDR examined the SID Analysis Report and created a program of phased annexation, which will help control future fringe development, protect and enhance the city' s tax 3 October 26, 2020 base, avoid jurisdictional confusion, and promote population increases. Mr. Stursma explained that the phases are based on projections from the City' s current SID analysis. Chapter 11: Goals and Implementation: Mr. Gorham explained that this chapter would consist of chapter summaries of all the policies and actions, a timeframe for implementation, and a plan for continued maintenance. Chapter 12: Appendices: Mr. Gorham stated that the current appendices from the 2012 Comprehensive Plan will be included, with more added as necessary. Mr. Stursma explained that this meeting was important for obtaining feedback to guide HDR and City staff moving forward in the finalization process. Mayor Black stated that once a final draft is ready, it will go through the normal approval process before adoption. SUMMARY AND CLOSING COMMENTS Motion by Councilmember Jaworski to adjourn the Planning Commission' s portion of the meeting, second by Councilmember Kluch. Upon roll call vote, Sunde, Glover, Jaworski, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting no: none. Absent: Mumgaard and Gaines. Motion passed. Closed Session: Mayor Black stated for the record that the purpose of the closed session was to protect the public interest to discuss land negotiations. Motion by Councilmember Kluch, second by Councilmember Engberg to go into closed session. Mayor Black called for proponents and opponents. None came forward. Upon roll call vote, Sunde, Glover, Jaworski, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting no: none. Absent: Mumgaard and Gaines. Motion passed. Mayor Black restated for the record that the purpose of the closed session was only to discuss land negotiations. Mayor Black then stated that the closed session would include the following: Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, Deputy City Administrator, Assistant City Attorney, Planning Director, and City Clerk. The closed session began at 8: 05 PM. Upon returning form closed session, Mayor Black stated for the record that the only item discussed in closed session was land negotiations. Motion by Councilmember Glover, second by Councilmember Jaworski to come out of closed session. Upon roll call vote, Sunde, Glover, Jaworski, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting no: none. Absent: Mumgaard and Gaines. Motion passed. Council returned from closed session at 8: 14 PM. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn by Councilmember Kluch, second by Councilmember Jaworski. Upon roll call vote, Sunde, Glover, Jaworski, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting no: none. Absent: Mumgaard and Gaines. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8: 15 PM. CITY OF PAPILLION 7DA D P. BLACK, MAYOR ATTEST: NICOLE BROWN, CITY CLERK E t,AL October 26, 2020 2,g y9 -12,'./ P NEBRAS