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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-14 P & Z Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m. 1. Roll Call Present: Chair David Kubat Vice-Chair Krueger Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr. Commissioner Richard Nelson Commissioner Les Kuiper Absent: Commissioner Bruce Thompson Vacancy: One Staff: Administrator Mark Statz, Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis Council Liaison, Russ Koski II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was one addition to the agenda. Under New Business, 1. Call for hearing on City Code – Table of Allowed Uses (Table 156-a.1) was added. Motion by Commissioner Kuiper, seconded by Vice-Chair Krueger to Approve the Revised Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:39 PM or shortly thereafter) 1. Proposed Amendments to City Code a. Chapter 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures b. Chapter 71: Parking Requirements Administrator Statz introduced the proposed amendment to the City Code, Chapter 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures, reviewing the existing ordinance, a summary of proposed changes and the redline markup of the ordinance as presented in the packet. Administrator Statz introduced the proposed amendment to the City Code, Parking Requirements, reviewing the map and table provided in the packet. Chair Kubat opened both public hearings at 6:47 p.m. There were not any citizens present at the hearing, however, there were two written comments provided by citizens. A summary of comments includes adding verbiage in the Temporary Dwellings & Structures ordinance that describes what a tent is, how it’s erected, where it’s placed, and the amount of ground space it covers. Suggestions Page 1 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 14, 2023 include limiting tents to the backyard and addressing complaints promptly. Other comments are that there be no changes to the present policy, that people take their recreational vehicles and tents to Rice Creek Campground to prevent “clutter” and “junk,” and that Centerville strive for excellence by making the community more attractive. There were no public comments on the parking requirements. V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES 1. None VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Proposed Amendment to City Code Chapter 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures Discussion ensued about proposed revisions to the ordinance. The definition of recreational vehicles was discussed; adding a definition of a tent was also discussed. The Commission suggested modifying the definition of recreational vehicle and adding a definition for tent. The Commissioner suggested using a dictionary definition of a tent, such as “a collapsible shelter of fabric (such as nylon or canvas) stretched and sustained by poles and used for camping outdoors or as a temporary building” and adding “as used for recreational purposes for a limited period of time. Noting what a tent is not, i.e., a lean to, car port, etc., is often helpful too. Discussion ensued about restricting the parking of recreational vehicles to the driveway and adding a restriction for a 5-10ft setback from the right of way or curb for all temporary dwellings and structures. The public hearing on both ordinances was closed at 7:32p.m. Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to close the public hearings on the Temporary Dwellings & Structures and No Parking Areas was closed. All in favor. Motion carried. The Commission approved revisions to City Code Chapter 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures. Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to Approve Ordinance 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures as presented in the packet with the addition definitions of reinstating the definition of recreational vehicle and modifying it, adding a definition of tent, adding distance from the right-of-way, and adding a restriction on the use of temporary dwellings and structures. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Proposed Amendment to City Code Chapter 71: Parking Requirements There was no additional discussion on the No Parking ordinance. The The Commission approved revisions to City Code Chapter 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures. Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to Approve Ordinance 71: Parking Requirements as presented in the packet. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 14, 2023 3. Moratorium on Cannabis Sales – Discussion of Timeline/Next Steps Administrator Statz introduced this item noting that the published date of our moratorium on cannabis sales is September 20, 2022, so we have one year to enact a permanent ordinance to regulate these sales. The discussion focused on establishing a timeline to determine our path forward, noting that the city should think about what is best for the city: licensing, regulating, or remaining hands-off and going with what the legislature decides. The Commission favors licensing and would like to model Lexington’s ordinance; the item will be brought back to the P&Z in April for further review and feedback. 4. Moratorium on Medical Facilities – Discussion of Timeline/Next Steps Administrator Statz introduced this item, noting that this in response to people shopping around for locations for medical treatment facilities. The city published a moratorium on October 31, 2022, so there is one year to get the right regulations in place, such as buffers for schools, child care facilities, etc. Staff will review existing language and reach out to other cities to see how they are regulating medical treatment facilities. Staff will contact Woodbury and bring this back in April for further discussion. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Call for Public Hearing on City Code – Table of Allowed Uses (Table 156-A.1) Administrator Statz reviewed the table of allowed uses, noting proposed changes as presented in the packet. Examples are: a day care is not allowed in off-main street area, veterinarian clinics are not allowed on Main Street, animal boarding is not allowed in either business district, building supply and storage yards are not allowed to put anything outside, etc.. The Commission will hold a public hearing on the table of allowed uses in April. Motion by Commissioner Kuiper, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to hold a public hearing in April on the table of allowed uses. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. APPROVAL OF MIN UTES 1. February 7, 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Krueger, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve the February 7, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. Announcements and Updates 1. Council Member Liaison Councilmember Koski reported that City Council approved a purchase agreement for the 1737 Main Street site for a Guys and Dolls hair salon. He also reported that City Council appointed Dr. Raye Taylor to fill the vacant seat. 2. Administrator’s Report Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 14, 2023 Administrator Statz reviewed the report as presented in the packet; highlighting the upcoming State th of the City Address on March 30 and the executed purchase agreement for the Guys and Dolls salon at 1737 Main Street. 3. Planning and Zoning Action Items Tracker Administrator Statz reviewed the Planning and Zoning Action Items Tracking sheet, noting updates where needed. Updates encompass changing the following: Move from P&Z to City Council  Move Temporary Dwellings & Structures to City Council  Move No Parking to City Council Remove  Population 5000 – is struck as it is dependent on the results of the downtown redevelopment market study and that the city council will have their retreat in the fall (and this topic could be discussed then). Move Up  Ordinance Review on Medical Facilities – bring back draft proposal (based on Lexington) in April X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 4 of 4