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e e e H. Reconvening of Public Hearing The meeting reconvened at 9:40. I. Reopening of Public Testimony Portion of Public Hearing Mr. Roberts moved, seconded by Mr. Cornacchia, to reopen the public hearing to allow Mr. Boyles to complete the final com- ments in his testimony. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. Mr. Boyles, 3405 Baldy View Lane, said that the zoning designations which create the 250-acre special-light industrial area and 180 acre residential area have been so designated for a number of years. He said that the type of development allowed in the area has been a matter of public policy. He said that development areas of this size require roads that are interconnected, such as the one proposed by staff. It would allow the Game Farm Road area to retain a more residential character and will place the impact in backyards rather than front yards. He said that the question lies in how willing the community is in pursuing economic development opportunities. He said that the extension of Pioneer Parkway would be viewed by businesses likely to locate in special-light industrial area as an amenity. Mr. Boyles said that he is not aware of a 95-foot right-of-way requirement for the extension of Pioneer Parkway. He added that providing roadways for people to get from the Gateway area to downtown could be a way to encourage revitalization of the downtown area. He stated that though the Game Farm Neighbors claim to not be opposed to development, the trigger concept stipu- lations intend to halt development. J. Closing of Public Testimony Portion of Public Hearing Mayor Morrisette closed the public testimony portion of the public hearing. Mayor Miller and Mr. Robinette left the meeting. K. Staff Summary Ms. Smith drew attention to staff response to public testimony from the Springfield Planning Commission meeting on October 30, 1991, which was in- cluded as an attachment in the agenda packet. Ms. Smith clarified that only an 80-foot right-of-way would be required with the extension of Pioneer Parkway, not 95 feet. Ms. Smith said that the refinement plan has not addressed open spaces com- pletely. She referred to inventory maps of natural assets in the refinement plan. She emphasized that the refinement plan did not do a full assessment of Goal 5 values in areas that have been identified in the Natural Resources Special Study (NRSS). The refinement plan does identify policies in the plan which ensure protection of these assets. In addition, the conceptual devel- MINUTES--Joint Elected Officials January 29, 1992 Page 13