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8.A.c Prescott City Council Study Session Meeting — 11/07/2017 Page 2 family, mixed use, single-family, business regional and light industrial. Planning Manager George Worley stated that Prescott zoning is considered inclusive zoning meaning what you can do could include the aforementioned development options. The current existing zoning would allow for nearly 16,000 housing units. The proposal would allow for 10,500 units. Pro Tern Lamerson stated that the applicant is requesting a rezoning to ask for fewer housing units and inquired as to why a General Plan amendment would be needed for this proposal. Mr. Worley said the General Plan isn't intended for zoning. The Deep Well Ranch is in conformance with the General Plan. Councilwoman Wilcox stated location is a very important factor. Mr. Worley stated the primary purpose of the industrial zoning is to keep residential away from the runway. 0 Councilman Sischka mentioned the discussion referring to high density multi use land. c However, the General Plan suggests low density which it appears many people would 0. prefer. Councilman Sischka recited a section relating to low density pertaining to the a General Plan. ;; Co ti Mayor Oberg asked for citizen comment related to legal questions and responsibilities for Mr. Paladini. Chuck Queen, citizen, said his main concern is understanding how the master plan would operate if it were to be accepted in its current state. Mr. Paladini clarified the g language of development agreement is not ready to be discussed at this point. Clarifications were made toward the master plan and the development agreement will cn propose certain amendments and modifications to city rules and regulations. In the case to which the Council agrees to therein, it would supercede the city rule. Many of the modifications or amendments are intended to be related to innocuous matters. All city rules and regulations would govern if matters are not specifically listed in the master 0 plan. Mr. Queen recommended the language be cleaned up in the plan. Mr. Paladini agreed. d City Manager Michael Lamar provided information related to Public Works as there were a list of ninety areas regarding parameters and margin. Mr. Lamar also said that decisions are up to the Council with regard to the master plan superceding authority. ° The Council needs to be 100% comfortable with the master plan as it is the Council's ultimate decision. Mr. Worley discussed the planning commission review and how private and public a planners prefer a master plan approach over the standard zoning. Master plans add great flexibility for land use groups that may not be allowed under current zoning. Master reports which sets the framework of the development are currently in negotiation. A presentation of the master plan versus existing zoning was provided. Councilwoman Orr thanked Mr. Worley for highlighting the value of the master plan over traditional zoning. I Packet Pg.26