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2 <br />Another method uses heightened performance standards such as is noted in the Design <br />Manual to create better access, appropriate buffers and landscaping, and master planning to <br />manage the patterns of development. Also, the scale and /or employment impact of a project <br />can be considered. <br />The ranges of uses are still generally allowed, but the process type promotes a certain <br />generalized use category located in a particular zone. Since these different EDD zone types <br />are being suggested to be intermixed, there is a different and higher level of performance <br />standards and procedural scrutiny that is involved. <br />A PowerPoint presentation will be provided at the meeting. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Existing planning staff will support the writing and implementation of <br />the proposed ordinance. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br />1) Receive the presentation and provide comments and direction to staff; <br />2) Refer to Economic Development Commission and Planning Board for their <br />participation in ordinance development; and <br />3) Direct staff to prepare amendments for the February 25, 2008 Quarterly Public <br />Hearing. <br />