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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1980-09-17 re \, rUNUTES OF THE PLMNING COi'."1ISSIO~1 MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17. 1980 THE PLANNING CQ~1ISSION MET I~ REGULAR SESSIQ~ ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17, 1980, IN THE COUNCIL CHA."~BERS OF THE CITY ADt1INISTRAT,I01! BUILDH!G, 211 8th ST. THE MEETIr!G !~AS CALLED TO ORDER .~T 7: 30 P.M. BY CHAIRMAN,RIPPERDAN. THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY VICE~, CHAI RMM COV ItlGTON. PRESENT: Knapp, Ripperdan. Covington, Leibert, Gilkerson ABSENT: None The minutes of the September 3. 1980 meeting were approved as subnitted. Planning Director introduced Vicki Howell, \~ho will be attending the Planning Commission meetings and taking minutes. 1. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN ArlD VICE-CHAIR.'1AN FOR 1980-1981 Ce Chairman Ripperdan opened nominations for Chairman. Covington nominated Chairman Ripperdan. Chairman Ripperdan declined and nominated Vice-Chair- man Covington for Chairman. Motion seconded by Leibert and approved by the fOllowing vote: AYES: Knapp, Ripperdan. Leibert, Gilkerson NOES: None ABSTAIN: Covington Chairman Covington was seated as Chairman for 1930-1981. Chairman Covington opened nominations for Vice-Chairman. Gilkerson nominated Knapp. Knapp declined with the comnent that he has served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman for a number of terms and the other commission members should have opportunity to serve as Vice-Chairman. Knapp then nominated Leibert. Nomination declined. Knapp nominated Gilkerson to serve as Vice-Chairman. Motion seconded by Ripperdan and unanimously approved. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE DEALING WITH "HOME OCCUPATIONS".' :'. . ' Secretary presented a staff report which outlined the continuing problems encountered by businesses being conducted in residential zones. tlany businesses are being conducteq without any city knowledge until discovered in fictitious'name advertisenents in the newspapers. The basic philosophy of planning provides for land use separations and does not permit businesses or manufacturing in residences. Other cities severely restrict residential zone uses; usually to residential, public parks and public schools. Other uses such as using the home for record keeping or phone messages in con- junction:with a business are not pennitted unless specifically authorized by a zoning administrator. Due to the problems encountered by the city with busi,nesses in residential zones, it is reconrnended that the city amend its zoning ordinance to include such a provision with the director of plan- ning acting as the zoning administrator. c. 'e . ~1inutes of September 17, 1980 Pg. 2 Leibert expressed opposition to any businesses in any,residential zone. Knapp asked about the proposed approval process and appeal 'procedure. Secretary explained that the proposal would be for the zoning administra- tor to approve or disapprove a request. This action maybe appealed ,to the Planning Commission. The action of Planning Commission may be appealed to City Council. Covington favored 'having any such regulation apply to all residential uses. He pointed out that home occupations seem to be the trend of the future in the interest of energy savings. Covington suggested that the concept be modified to allow all commercial uses unless denied rather than prohibit_all uses unless specifically approved. He also favored waiving the appeal fee. , Secretary'outlined the existing 'business license procedures including the review and inspections by Planning, Building, Fire ,and Police departments. If this proposed amendment is adopted. staff will continue to review busi- ness license applications, fictitious name advertisements and violation complaints. In addition, staff will review all existing business licenses for compliance with the amendment. Extensive discussion followed on the concepts of: charging fees for the initial review of the license application, fees associated with any appeal, and the possibility of having an appeal fee refunded by action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Discussion followed on who should review and approve business license requests in residential zones. Knapp was of the opinion that the Plan- ning Commission should review and act on each application, rather than delegating that authority to staff. Other members of the Commission favored having the zoning administrator revie~1 applications. Secretary,noted that most applications would'be clear as to their com- patibility. In cases where there is some doubt as to appropriateness, the matter would be brought to the Planning Commission (without fee) for review by the full Commission. Public Hearing opened. No one spoke on the matter. Public hearing closed. Ripperdan moved to recommend to City Council adoption of the proposed amendment with the following conditions: 1. The amendment shall apply to all residential zones. 2. Planning Director shall-determine'if use is comoatible with residential zones in accordance with the information contained in the Sept. 11, 1980 staff report. 3. 'Applicant has right of review of decision of the Planning Director by Planning Commission (with no fee). , 4. This amendment shall be in force for one year pending . review by the Planning Commission. . '-. . 11inutes of September 17, 1980 Pq. 2 (. Motion seconded by Leibert. Knapp stated that he would vo~e against the motion because: 1. It is unclear who inspects in conjunction with license applications. ,2. This will overburden the Planning DepartQent. 3. He is opposed to no appeal fee. Motion approved by .the following vote: AYES: Ripperdan, Covington, Leibert, Gilkerson NOES: Knapp RESOLUTIOH 1218 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Covington asked that minutes be prepared in Much more detail, approaching verbatum minutes. Staff was directed to report back to the Planning Commfssion on ways to improve the minutes. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO~IS None. . 5. REPORT FROM SECRETARY A. DEPARTt1ENT OF INTERIOR SLI DESHO\J ON ~:ATERFRO'rr DEVELO?"E'rr This will be shown at the conclusion of the regular Planning Cc~ission meeting. B. BAY CITY PLAZA Jim Watson will be at the next Planning Coomission meeting to talk about changes to the Center. C. INFOR.'1AL REPORT CONCERNING ZONING REGULATIGrlS Secretary presented a report on zoning ordinance philosophy, the existing ordinance, and areas that should be revie\~ed in light of new "state of the art" techniques. Staff will be preparing infomation on a chapter by chap- ter basis for Commission discussion and potential amendments. The formal meeting adjourned to the slide presentation on waterfront develop- ment. ' . I'leeting adjour.ned,at 10:00 P.M. ~~/2~ Nicholas Romaniello