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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-04 P & Z Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom videoconferencing. PRESENT*: Chairperson Darrin Mosher Commissioner Ben Fehrenbacher (arrived at 6:48) Commissioner Jon Krueger Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr. Commissioner Mark Haiden Approved Commissioner Linda Broussard Vickers Commissioner Nick Twohy ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz Planning Consultant – Phil Carlson - Stantec City Attorney – Kurt Glaser Council Liaison – Russ Koski *Note that “present” is construed to mean that the noted individuals were visibly and audibly present on the videoconference call. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 by Chairperson Darrin Mosher. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairperson Mosher called for changes to the agenda. No changes were requested. Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the agenda. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter) 1. Easement Vacation – 1825 Main Street Administrator Statz reviewed the ground rules for public hearings held via Zoom. Administrator Statz explained the request for vacation of the drainage and utility easement across the property at 1825 Main Street; the site of the proposed Atlas Villas Memory Care facility. The proposed development will dedicate new drainage and utility easements around the stormwater Page 1 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission August 4, 2020 facilities and perimeter of the site. The easement is no longer needed since the ditch that it covers is no longer in use. Mr. Statz reviewed the public hearing mailed notices and publications. Commissioners asked questions of Mr. Statz regarding the status of the ditch, easement. Chairman Mosher declared the Public Hearing to be open at 6:44 PM. The public was given an opportunity to comment, via the “Raise your Hand” function or simply by unmuting their microphone and speaking. No members of the public chose to speak or asked to be recognized. The Chairman and Commission chose to keep the public hearing open in case anyone was having difficulty with the technology. The intent was to close the public hearing, later in the agenda when the easement vacation was considered as an agenda item. V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS & APPEARANCES 1. EDA Strategic Plan Presentation – Mike Giovinazzo, EDA Commissioner Mr. Giovinazzo gave a presentation on the purpose and objectives of the city’s EDA, outlining their future goals. Chairman Mosher asked if anyone had any questions for Mr. Giovinazzo. No members appeared to have questions. Chairman Mosher asked Mr. Giovinazzo about the EDA’s observance of neighboring cities and developments happening within them. Mr. Giovinazzo expressed that he and the EDA was aware of surrounding development and looked at it as an opportunity to build off the regional success. Mr. Statz played a short promotional video, produced by the EDA. Commissioners and Council Liaison Koski expressed their thanks to Mr. Giovinazzo for his presentation and service to the city. 2. Variance Concept Review – Mr. Joe Bibeau, 1840 Center Street (Driveway) Administrator Statz explained the process of a Concept Plan Review for a variance and the fact that the Commission would not make a binding decision tonight. Mr. Statz then gave a staff report, outlining the details of the proposed variance for the paving of a driveway expansion. The proposed driveway would be within 2 feet of the property line, when the setback for driveways is 5 feet. Commissioners discussed the lack of a unique situation which was beyond the control of the homeowner. Mr. Bibeau spoke and after hearing the discussion and better understanding the rules, thought there was a viable solution within the city code, remaining 24’ wide through the right-of- way, then widening out to within 5’ of the property line. Since this was a concept review, no official action was taken. 3. Concept Plan Review – 2052 Gateway Circle Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission August 4, 2020 Administrator Statz gave a staff review of the proposed addition to the building. He discussed the interpretation of the setbacks and noted that the proposal seems to fit within the city code as long as parking or proof of parking is addressed. Representatives from the contractor doing the proposed renovation answered commissioners’ questions regarding the addition. They noted that the expansion was to facilitate a new piece of equipment. Also, they stated that the addition would match the architecture of the existing building. Consensus was that the proposal was a welcomed addition to the city and the commission did not see any complications with the zoning code. Since this was a concept review, no official action was taken. st 4. Concept Plan Review – 71XX 21 Avenue Apartment Building Administrator Statz gave an overview of the proposal, noting that the site is currently zoned B-2 Main Street Commercial and the Comprehensive Plan does not currently guide this property for anything other than a commercial use. However, there may be some practicality to the development, given its proximity to the park and ride, and the neighboring uses to the north and west being residential. Chris Harchanko, a representative of the development presented his view of why this site is being looked at. Mr. Harchanko is proposing a 96-unit, market rate, 3-story apartment building, taking approximately 6 acres of property in the north end of the 22 acre parcel. He noted that underground parking was being looked at, but depending on soil conditions, it may need to be a ½ story above ground parking scenario. Commissioner Haiden had questions about the footprint of the development Mr. Steve King, from 1724 Sorel Street was recognized by Chairman Mosher. Mr. King asked if there would be “affordable” units as a part of the development. Commissioner Fehrenbacher noted that the developer had presented the proposal as “market rate”, meaning non-subsidized. Since this was a concept review, no official action was taken. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Driveway and Residential Parking Ordinance Revisions Administrator Statz outlined the commission’s progress on this ordinance to date. City Planner Phil Carlson presented a memo and figure he had prepared. The memo detailed the proposed changes to the ordinance. The figure was a graphical depiction of the proposed changes, showing where certain vehicles and equipment could be parked. Additionally, there were figures depicting various vehicle types, including several classes of recreational vehicles. Discussion ensued regarding length, width, height, weight, commercial vs. personal vehicles, etc. Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission August 4, 2020 No formal action was taken. Specific code language revisions will be brought back to the commission at an upcoming meeting. 2. Ordinance #105, Second Series – Relative to Definition, Location and Width of Driveways in Residential Districts Administrator Statz explained that recently adopted change to the driveway width ordinance inadvertently contained a contradiction, excluding driveways from side yard setbacks (10’), while allowing them as close as 5’ from the property line. The ordinance should have allowed driveways within the setbacks. Staff is seeking reapproval of the ordinance with the clarified language to allow driveways to be within the setbacks. Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to recommend approval of the revised ordinance allowing driveways within the side yard setbacks. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Backyard Chicken Ordinance Review Commissioner Fehrenbacher reviewed proposed revisions to the Backyard Chicken ordinance, including revisions to the length of time a coop can sit empty, an allowance for an additional 2 chickens (up to total of 6) and some flexibility for an out-of-coop “run”. The Commission’s general consensus was that these changes were appropriate. No formal action was taken. A public hearing on the ordinance revisions will be scheduled. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Easement Vacation – 1825 Main Street Administrator/Engineer Statz explained the origins of the easement being considered for vacation and the reasons why it is no longer needed. He explained that the new development will have stormwater retention facilities constructed in new easement areas. Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to recommend approval of the vacation. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Ordinance Review - Home Occupations (Auto Repair) Administrator Statz reviewed the nature of several complaints staff has fielded in recent weeks regarding residents doing auto repair out of their garages. Chairman Mosher entertained comment from residents in attendance who further explained the reason for their complaints. Staff suggested holding a public hearing on the matter to consider formal changes to the ordinance. Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission August 4, 2020 VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 7, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Chairperson Mosher called for changes to the meeting minutes. None were offered. Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the July 7, 2020 meeting minutes as presented. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES 1. Council Member Liaison 2. Administrator’s Report X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers seconded by Commissioner Fehrenbacher to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 5 of 5