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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-08 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, August 08, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m. 1. Roll Call Present: Vice-Chair Commissioner Jon Krueger Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr. Commissioner Bruce Thompson Commissioner Linda Broussard-Vickers Absent: Chair Les Kuiper Commissioner Richard Nelson Vacancy: One Staff: Administrator Mark Statz, Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis Council Council Member Russ Koski II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Administrator Statz added a presentation from the new owner of the company who owns the th property at 7353 20 Ave. Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to Approve the Revised Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. PUBLIC HEARING (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter) 1. None V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES th 1. Bill Bergeson, the new owner of the company who owns 7353 20 Avenue, addressed the Commission, noting that he would like to keep the property as a long-term rental. He plans to make vast improvements to the rental, and they would like to create a duplex out of the existing structures on the site. Currently there is a primary residence and a garage. To allow a duplex on this site, the property would need to be rezoned from R2 to R2A. Administrator Statz advised that the applicant prepare a concept plan along with a narrative to bring back to the Commisssion for consideration. Page 1 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission August 08, 2023 VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Medical Facilities Administrator Statz introduced this item, referencing Attorney Glasser’s memo, which is included in the packet. The memo outlines potential problems and regulation of substance abuse clinics. Discussion ensued about placement of these facilities (industrial or commercial business district), requiring a certain number of licensed staff, i.e., registered nurses, physicians’ assistants or physicians on site, and the number of patients treated in a day. Ordinance revisions will be revived by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and a public schedule rd public hearing will be scheduled on October 3. Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to request that staff schedule a public hearing regarding an ordinance revision on medical facilities at the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Native Landscapes Assistant Administrator Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet, noting that Attorney Glasser provided a sample ordinance from the city of Lexington for the Commission’s review. Discussion ensued about reason(s) for new law requiring native landscapes, height requirements, raised garden beds, noxious weeds, and vegetation. Ordinance revisions will be revived by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and a public hearing rd will be scheduled on October 3. Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers to request that staff schedule a public hearing regarding an ordinance revision on m native landscapes at the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Ordinance Review a. Accessory Structures i. Play Structure Exception ii. Placement on Vacant Lots Administrator Statz introduced this item, noting that resident Ben Fehrenbacher approached the city regarding accessory structures and would like to provide some suggestions to the existing ordinance. Mr. Fehrenbacher, who lives in Peltier Circle, bought the lot adjacent to him several years ago, placing a play structure on that lot. The play structure is no longer there and now the lot is vacant. The current code prohibits development of an accessory structure on a lot that does not have a primary structure (like a home or business). Mr. Fehrenbacher pointed out that this can be problematic for property owners who have purchased an adjacent lot to their homestead, by preventing reasonable development that would otherwise be allowed it the lots were combined. Mr. Fehrenbacher provided the following suggestions:  The vacant lot must be adjacent to a residential homestead lot with an existing primary structure on it and owned by the same family/person. Page 2 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission August 08, 2023  Only one accessory structure is allowed, and it cannot exceed 200 sf.  The use of this structure must be similar in style and color as the primary structure on the adjacent lot.  The use of this structure can only be residential in nature (i.e., a playhouse, shed, etc.), and cannot be used for commercial or industrial purposes.  An existing primary structure cannot be demolished or removed to make way for this accessory structure (impose a potential time limit).  In the event of a sale of the vacant lot to a property that is not adjacent, the accessory structure must be removed or demolished unless a new primary structure is built within 1 year on a vacant lot. Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Olson to request that staff schedule a public hearing on accessory structures on vacant lots at the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. APPROVAL OF MIN UTES 1. July 10, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes There was one revision to the minutes, which is that Commissioner Broussard-Vickers abstained on the minutes from June, not the variance requested. Staff noted the change. Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers to approve the July 10, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes with the noted revision. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. Announcements and Updates 1. Council Member Liaison Council member Koski reported that both Council and the Fire Steering Committee are having budget discussions. Council member Koski also thanked everyone for their participation in Fete des Lacs. 2. Administrator’s Report Administrator Statz reviewed the report as presented in the packet. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3