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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-01 P & Z CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 1, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on November 1, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: ChairpersonBrian Hanson Commissioner Jennefer Klennert Hunt Commissioner Jeff Hanzal Commissioner Bob Wright Commissioner Mark Pangell Commissioner D. Love Commissioner Tom Wood ABSENT: None COUNCIL: None STAFF: Mr. Larson I. CALL TO ORDER 1.Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. II. APPEARANCES None. III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Ordinance Codification & Schedule Public Hearing for December 6, 2005 P & Z Meeting City Administrator Larson explained the copies of the Chapter 153 Subdivision Regulations that are included in the packet are very likely the final draft. He went on to say that there was some confusion about PUD zoning and shoreland regulations. Page 1 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes November 1, 2005 Commissioner Klennert-Hunt asked if the shoreland regulations were changed. Mr. Larson answered the ordinance is a minimum protection and further regulations were not required due to the City’s level of development. Chair Hanson asked how many developing properties would be affected by the shoreland regulations. Mr. Larson said there are two developments that might be affected, and explained the ordinance requires PUD zoning for any shoreland development over four units. He went on to explain that a PUD must be developed on at least 10 acres. These conflicting provisions prevent large developments. There was some discussion on the benefit of a PUD zoned development as it relates to City control over the development. Commissioner Hanzal asked what the repercussions of changing or eliminating the minimum size for the PUD. Mr. Larson answered that developers have no guarantee of being allowed to develop a PUD. Commissioner Love said he was in favor of any development over four units being required to have PUD zoning and therefore be subject to more input and control from the City. There was discussion on the best zoning for development downtown and how the PUD regulations may fit into the area. Chair Hanson asked if an M-1 redevelopment could be forced to use the PUD restrictions on a smaller lot in the case of a natural disaster. Mr. Larson answered the City could respond to each property owner as they submit redevelopment plans in such a case. Commissioner Hanzal asked if the City could approve or deny any request for a PUD and asked how the Commission would know how to properly deny a development request. Commissioner Wood read some of the ordinance that gives general power to the City to deny development requests based on the City plan and the conformity with adjacent properties. Commission consensus was to eliminate the minimum size to the PUD and amend the number of units to anything exceeding two units. Chair Hanson said number 5 on page 17 of Ordinance 153.44 should say “sodded” rather than seeded. Motion by Commissioner Kennert-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to change Page 52 PUD regulations to remove the minimum acreage requirement, on Page 38 shoreland regulation to require a PUD on any development exceeding two units, and Page 17, Item A-5 to replace “seeded” with “sodded”. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 2 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes November 1, 2005 Motion by Commissioner Kennert-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Pangell, to direct staff to schedule a public hearing on December 6, 2005 for the Ordinance Codification 153, 154, and 155. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance #6 – Nuisance, #6A – A Nuisance Abatement & #39 – Signage – (Residential Lawn Signs) City Administrator Larson stated that this is primarily in response to some Halloween displays on private property. Commissioner Hanzal asked where the enforcement of this issue begins and ends. He went on to say the Commission must carefully define a nuisance and decide how to enforce these ordinances. The Commission discussed how morals and intent could be determined, and how the ordinance would be enforced. Chair Hanson suggested the dictionary definition of obscene could be a place to start for the wording of the ordinance. Commissioner Wright suggested that the ordinance include the use of phonetic vulgarities. Commission consensus was to direct staff to check the ordinances of other cities and otherwise further investigate the ability of the City to regulate displays on private property. 2. Bridges / Use of Easements (Proposed Ordinance #4 Amendment, Guidelines & Encroachment Agreement) City Administrator Larson stated that the primary issue with the ordinance is the prohibition of any structures in the easement. He suggested that an amendment could be added to allow structures with City approval. Commissioner Love asked how the bridges would be considered a deck. Mr. Larson said the bridges would be considered a deck for the purpose of the building permit. Commissioner Pangell asked if there were many requests for encroachments upon easements. Mr. Larson answered the City Council has not looked favorably on such requests historically, therefore requests have decreased. Commissioner Hanzal suggested that each bridge be required to have handrails. Page 3 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes November 1, 2005 Commissioner Wright asked if the building permit would regulate that the bridges be built in such a way that they do not impede drainage. The Commission discussed the deck guidelines and concerns about the impediment of drainage. Commissioner Love asked what would be done to existing bridges. The Commission consensus was that all bridges would have to comply with the ordinance or be removed. Motion by Commissioner Hanzal, seconded by Commissioner Love, to amend Ordinance #4, Division 65: Accessory Uses and Structures Section 1-A to include the statement “except bridges by a written permit approved by the Council” and to schedule a public hearing on December 6, 2005 for the Ordinance Amending Ordinance #4, Division 65: Accessory Uses and Structures. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Downtown Redevelopment City Administrator Larson stated that the second meeting would be taking place on November 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. for the redevelopment plans for downtown Centerville and encouraged Commission members to attend. The Commission briefly discussed their commitment to protect the property owners in downtown. 2.Ad Hoc Snowmobile Committee Commissioner Wright gave a report on business involvement and organization on the Committee. VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. October 4, 2005 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Commissioner Klennert-Hunt asked that Mr. Wilharber’s name be corrected in the minutes on Page 5. Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve the Minutes of October 4, 2005, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kennert-Hunt abstained due to her absence. Page 4 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes November 1, 2005 VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Wood to Adjourn the November 1, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting at 8:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Submitted by: Nicole Wocelka, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 5 of 5