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09-29-82 Annexation CommitteeANNEXATION COMMITTEE MEETING - CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL, - 4:00 P. M. 9-29-82 Those present were Mayor McDowell, Councilman Palmer, Grainger, Saverud, Vidal, Nystul, City Attorney Neier, Nick Verma, Kathleen Jukich, Harvey Simpson, and Attorney Dan Johns. C®uncilman Palmer asked Flathead Regional Development Director Verma for his input on the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as passed by the County Commissioners and now being considered by the Council. Mr. Verma explained that about four months ago the City started denying building permits in areas that did not comply with the Comprehensive Plan. He received a letter from Mayor McDowell asking his staff to review the entire C. P. The first area was south of town which everyone approved. Mr. Verma distributed maps showing 15 areas which have already been approved by the County Commissioners by resolution. Areas 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 have been approved by the Council. All the remaining areas up to 15 were discussed and the reason given for the change. Area 15 is a 50 Acre tract north of the City on Highway 93, owned by Developers Diversified who propose to build a regional mall if the C. P. is changed and annexation is approved. Mr. Verma presented an analysis made by his staff which shows the need for a regional mall. (analysis attached) Discussion on the BNRR property. Mr. Verma stated that there has been no application for anything in -that area. There is talk of a convention center, courthouse, shopping mall, but nothing for sure. In his opinion a regional mall should not be in a downtown congested area. There are already businesses which will have to relocate, so you are looking down the road a long way. C. Nystul explained the value of adopting a PUD. The Cities of Whitefish and Columbia Falls have already adopted. Under a PUD,you can impose any conditions - greenbelt, architectural review, lighting, landscaping -everything has to be approved by the Council. Mr. Verma explained how you adopt a PUD. It would take about 3 months. On the request by Heller and Mattson to zone their property as B-2, Councilman Vidal stated that the school district trustees have voted unanimously to oppose because of the safety hazard to school children. The Idaho Forest Industries Annexation has some confusion on the deed. A tiny little area belonging to the County will become landlocked and should be included in this annexation. Meeting adjourned at 5:40 P. M.