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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - April 29, 1974 then gave a summary of the proposed ordinance, stating that any use proposed could not be undertaken until a land use permit was obtained from the Town, and it prohibits the issuance of a building permit until such a land use permit is granted. Councilman Helgesson commented that this Ordinance had come before Council without going through the Planning Commission, and he asked Commissioner Perkins if he had any comments he wished to make concerning the Ordinance. Commissioner Perkins commented on the Commission's reaction, which he said, covered a broad spectrum: some thought the Commission should have seen the Ordinance before Council, others thought a moratorium would give the Commission a chance to catch up with the work before them. They all felt, however, that they would like more information on the Ordinance. Commissioner Perkins also commented that if adopted, the Town should proceed in its purpose with well defined aggressive action. Planning Consultant Tom Vlasic was asked his thoughts on the Ordinance, and he responded by stating that his firm, 14m. Spangle and Associates, had questioned the clarity of the wording, but had talked with the City Attorney and he had responded to their questions. He also commented that the Planning Commission was totally in favor of the concept of bringing the Ordinances pertaining to the subdivision of land in line with the goals of the Town's General Plan. Councilman Cheney directed question to the City Attorney regarding the Ordinance involving land already subdivided,: who replied that the Town could not provide for a moratorium on subdivisions, but rather, on un- improved real property. Mr. Gillio attempted to clarify the provisions of the State Code in this regard for Council who asked specific questions pertaining to the land use permit, the effect on single family residences, and other possible alternatives to a moratorium on all building. He informed Council that exceptions could be written into the Ordinances through classifications, but wondered if the purpose of the Ordinance would then be achieved. Councilwoman Miller stated that she wanted to go on record that the Town was not attempting to penalize subdivisions such as Land Resources and Bahl Homes, nor purge or cause hardships to individual homeowners. She felt the moratorium had been blown out of proportion to its original intent. In response to questions by Councilman Helgesson, Mr. Gillio stated that classifications could be added to the Ordinance, so long as everyone in that classification were treated equally. He said that lands already subdivided, but where building had not yet begun could be a separate classification. `, After further discussion, the matter was opened for discussion tq' the public. -5-