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CASSELBGRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 12, 2019 — workshop Page 2 of 3 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Presentation: Findings and Recommendations for the North Winter Park Drive Small Area Study Staff Presentation: Community Development Director Chris Bowley gave a brief overview of the purpose of the workshop which was to present the Findings and Recommendations for the North Winter Park Drive Small Area Study prepared by Canin Associates. He introduced Ms. Eliza Harris, Principal and Director of Urbanism for Canin Associates who gave a PowerPoint presentation which included the following components: - Location - Purpose - Overview of the Study - Agenda o Study Area & Context o Overview of Public Involvement o Challenges & Recommendations ■ Zoning & Development ■ Transportation ■ Conmiunity Identity & Open Space Summary of Proposals o Key Recommendations: ■ Change zoning to encourage housing improvements ■ Catalyst development projects for new housing ■ Transportation and streetscape improvement o Additional Recommendations: • Community identity Open Space maintenance and improvements Questions Planner II Christina Hyson gave a brief overview of staff's main takeaways and recommendations based on the Study prepared by Canin Associates, stating that staff would like to evaluate those extensive short, mid and long term goals outlined in the Study and coordinate with other departments to see how best to achieve those goals, including: incorporating different housing types to achieve affordability within the area; adopting new zoning regulations and design standards for the area to encourage investment that stabilizes land values; establishing neighborhood character by developing a brand identity; and continuing enhancements of parks and pedestrian connections. Community Development Director Chris Bowley continued with a brief presentation on the next steps to be followed in the process once the City Commission gave staff the go-ahead, including: preparation of a resolution accepting the North Winter Park Drive Small Area Study for presentation to the Commission in September 2019; preparation of a proposed ordinance incorporating the recommendations outlined in the Study; scheduling of a City Commission workshop for discussion and input from the City Commission; revision of the proposed ordinance, if indicated, and presentation to the City Commission for consideration at two future regular City Commission meetings.