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e e e neighborhood residents, and developers. The group would be charged with developing trigger criteria. Thus, the neighbors would be guaranteed that the roads would not be built until they are needed. Mr. Cornacchia stated that if the trigger concept were footnoted in TransPlan, it would not be implemented until it was needed, yet it would still be included in the long-range transportation planning document. Regarding the redesignation of the 62 acres from medium-density to low-densi- ty residential, Mr. Cornacchia said that that would require a Metro Plan amendment. He suggested that the City evaluate the potential of a new resi- dential policy that stipulated periodic review. He said that the decisions need not be made tonight, but that mechanisms for them to be made can be adopted. Regarding the issue of electromagnetic fields, Mr. Cornacchia said that a limitation should be placed in the plan. He clarified that he supported development and growth, but stated that lines of 5 milligaus have not been proven not to cause cancer. Mr. Beyer responded that he agrees with Mr. Cornacchia's suggestion regarding the 180 acres of residential property. He said that development will not be possible until services are available in the area. Regarding the trigger concept, he said that it makes sense. He said that an extension of Pioneer Parkway will most likely not be needed for another 10 years. He supported the idea of the cooperative process. He agreed with the PAC regarding the historical issue. He thought that the scope of the milligaus issue should be metro-wide. He said that the utility board, not the City Council, should address the issue and that the residents should have a representative in the discussions. Ms. Bascom stated that the transportation corridor should be utilized as soon as possible. She said that extending Pioneer Parkway is an opportunity to raise the economy and will thus make the area more livable. She supported the trigger concept. Mr. Cornacchia offered clarification that the trigger concept emanated from Tom Atkinson of the Springfield Planning Commission. Mr. Boles contended that there are negative consequences to growth. He said that the refinement plan addresses economic growth adequately, but does not address quality of life issues in enough depth. He pointed out that the area has nothing left to sell after the quality of the area has been lessened or destroyed. He supported the trigger concept, pointing out that it provides a menu of opportunity--especially in light of Goal 12--to shape the future according to its needs. He also agreed that the milligaus issue should be dealt with conservatively and throughout the metro area. Ms. Ehrman pointed out that it will be very difficult to describe the trigger concept in TransPlan. In addition, she said that it will be binding on the development of future plans. MINUTES--Joint Elected Officials January 29, 1992 Page 16