HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2004-03-22 #T AGENDA REPORT
DATE: March 22, 2004
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager
FROM: Mac Cummins, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Mansionization of Residential Property
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Receive and file staff report. Give direction to staff as determined appropriate by the City
Council regarding possible mansionization ordinance research.
BACKGROUND:
The City has received numerous concerns and complaints in recent months regarding the
manner in which residential properties have been constructed. These concerns are primarily
related to the height, size, bulk, and appearance of the structures. Under the current
provisions of the Municipal Code, these structures are permitted by right and meet the
development standards and restrictions as outlined in the Code.
At the most recent Planning Commission meeting, the Commission asked what might be
done and what procedure could be put into place which might address some of these
concerns. Staff reported that several Cities have adopted mansionization ordinances and
similar instruments in an attempt to address what is perceived to be a changing character of
a neighborhood.
At the meeting, the Planning Commission adopted a memorandum to the City Council
which details the concerns of the Commission in this matter. It is attached for Council
review. The Commission questioned the entire spectrum of options, from the existing
development standards to a full scale Design Review Board. The Commission
specifically asked staff to pursue a mansionization ordinance, which in essence would
consider changing the height, bulk, floor area ratio, and setback requirements to amend
the zoning ordinance to prohibit massive structures within the allowable building
envelope, and not to pursue a Design Review Board. As such, the Commission
memorandum details the request for further study of a change to the text of the zoning
ordinance, and not a consideration of a new, Design Review Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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None. Staff time in preparing the necessary reports. Staff would estimate this process will
take approximately 4 -6 months, given current work load, and would most likely involve
study sessions with the Planning Commission before any formal Zone Text Amendment
would be submitted for public review.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file staff report. Give direction to staff as determined appropriate by the City
Council regarding possible mansionization ordinance research.
Mac Cummins, AI P, Associate Planner
NOTED AND 1' P ' OVED:
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John B. orski, City Manager
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1. Memo from Planning Commission, Re: Mansionization
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Attachment 1
Staff Report — Planning Commission
Mansionization
March 3, 2004
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Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council
From: Planning Commission
Subject: Mansionization
Date: March 3, 2004
Mayor & Members of the City Council,
At a myriad of recent Planning Commission meetings, several members of the public
have attended the meetings and voiced their displeasure over the current procedures and
the process regarding residential development. The principal concerns appear to be the
following:
• Change in character and integrity of the neighborhood
• Housing being constructed covering too much of the lot
• Large massive structures being constructed out of context of the
surrounding neighbors houses
• Lack of privacy being created by these large, massive structures
• Concern for future development in the City if the trend of massive housing
development continues
• Lack of notice regarding proposed residential development
The Commission considered this matter on March 3, 2004 and voted to recommend to
forward this memorandum to the City Council to seek direction. The Commission is
recommending that the Council allocate the necessary staff resources to adequately
study this issue and bring forth a possible zone text amendment which would address the
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Staff Report — Planning Commission
Mansionization
March 3, 2004
concerns of the public. The Commission would envision a process which might involve
public study sessions, and a formal public hearing process to amend the City's zoning
code.
The Commission would like to thank the Council for it's consideration in this matter and
looks forward to whatever direction the pleasure of the Council might be.
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