Mr. Aylward, Chairman of the MIOZ subcommittee, stated that the subcommittee has had three meetings to date and was working diligently to find a way to approach the legislation.
Staff presented the key preliminary recommendations along with an outline for the guiding principles of the prohibited use list. He stated that the subcommittee still needs to flesh out the uses and add the details. He thinks this approach will work but warned that there is no way to get complete agreement on AICUZ. He suggests that the categories stay fairly broad. Staff will use the ILUC list as a starting point and will bring the revised list to the committee.
The Chair commented, and the committee concurred, that the framework staff is suggesting makes sense and is a good start.
The chairman reminded the subcommittee of the timetable of taking the legislation to the Council in January. He suggested that a first draft be ready by the next meeting so that outreach can commence as soon as possible. The committee had a general discussion about the timing of the legislative session and incorporating economic development policies into the MIOZ. The committee agreed we need concurrent legislation to address economic development.
The Council representative reminded the committee that it would be up to the Council’s discretion to act on a zoning bill in an election year and that the MIOZ legislation will require multiple work sessions as well as a public hearing.
It was agreed that the committee would give their best effort to create a balanced policy. They also agreed the OEA grant consultant would pick up where the Economic Development subcommittee leaves off on the Clear Zone challenges.
