2018-11-13 P & Z Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission November 13,2018 A compromise was suggested, which would not lower the ranges as much as suggested in the memo, but keep the overall new home forecast realistic, which was to re-guide half of the medium density area as low density instead. Commissioner Broussard-Vickers rejoined the commission after discussion was complete. Motion by Commissioner Ganzel, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to recommend approval of a change to the approved density ranges shown in the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan; new density ranges to be: Low Density 2-5 units/acre, Medium Density 5-12 units per acre. Additionally, the future land use map was to be amended to show 50% of the Vickers property to be Low Density, with the remaining portion to stay as Medium Density. All in favor with Broussard-Vickers Abstaining. Motion carried. Commissioner Fehrenbacher left the meeting after Old Business Item 42 was concluded due to a personal commitment. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Potential Addition of a Service District The city's realtor, Mike Brass was on hand to present an idea for a so-called Service District. The proposed zoning district would act as a buffer between traditional business district and residential districts, by offering only low impact businesses, which have less traffic and nuisances than more retail oriented businesses. In general, the commission liked the idea, but wanted to see a bit more detail and a compare/contrast with the existing B-1 district to see what exactly the proposed "S" district would eliminate from the B-1 zoning to make it a more palatable land use along the backs of residential properties. No official action was taken. 2. Downtown a. Proposed Changes to Downtown Zoning Map/Code/Master Plan Administrator Statz presented rough drafts of changes to the city's zoning map, code and Downtown Master Plan, all based on the discussion from the joint City Council/EDA/P&Z meeting held earlier this month. The map showed a much smaller M-1 district (requiring retail). The changes outlined in the code and Master Plan involved issues of relaxing parking requirements, eliminating restrictions on existing homes and clarifying stormwater issues. The commission generally agreed with the proposed changes as presented. Staff will bring back a more formal version of these changes to be adopted at a later, date, likely after the first of the year. No official action was taken. Page 3 of 4