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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-03 P & Z CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 2001 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on April 3, 2001, at 6:30 p. m. PRESENT: Chair Person Brian Hanson Commissioner David Kilian Commissioner John McLean Commissioner Ray DeVine ABSENT: Commissioner Rob Sheppard Commissioner Barry Brainard COUNCIL: None. STAFF: City Administrator, Mr. Jim March I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1.Ordinance #39 (Signage) Chairperson Hanson opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Commissioner DeVine questioned the numbering format on Page 5 and requested that same be corrected. Commissioner Kilian expressed concern for allowing ten percent (10%) of a wall to be covered in wall signage. Mr. March explained the code contained strict guidelines as to the quality of signs allowed, which would lead to increased costs for the signage. In light of the costs involved, Mr. March stated that he did not believe it would be typical for a business to invest in signs for all sides of the building. Commissioner Kilian stated he desired to have wall signage limited to two (2) sides of a building. Commissioner Kilian questioned the method used by the City in regulating temporary signs. Mr. March explained that the previous ordinance had no time limit, Page 1 of 4 April 3, 2001 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes making it difficult for the City to have a sign removed. The new ordinance should be easier to enforce. Chairperson Hanson questioned if a business were to change the copy on a non- complying sign, would the sign then have to be brought into compliance. Mr. March stated he would contact the City Attorney in that regard. Mr. March stated that if a new business came to town and was proposing signage on all four sides of the building, the Commission could amend the ordinance. Chairperson Hanson questioned whether painted signs were covered in the ordinance. Mr. March reviewed the section of the ordinance pertaining to same. Motion by Commissioner DeVine, seconded by Commissioner Kilian to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Hanson closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. III. APPEARANCES None. IV. OLD BUSINESS None. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance #39 (Signage) Chairperson Hanson stated he would prefer to forward Ordinance #39 to Council and amend it later if needed. Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded by Commissioner DeVine to recommend Council approve Ordinance #39 as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.Comprehensive Plan Amendments Mr. March requested that the Commission review the proposed modifications to the Comprehensive Plan and contact him with comments or questions. Mr. March also requested that the Commission notify him if they need to obtain a copy of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. March stated that the main reason the City is amending the Comprehensive Plan is to accommodate the request by the developer of Pheasant Marsh, Ground Development. Page 2 of 4 April 3, 2001 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes The amendments will also contain the MUSA swap. Mr. March stated that parts of the Comprehensive Plan are out dated and same will be updated. Commissioner DeVine questioned whether there was a possibility of including Main Street as commercial zoning on the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. March stated it would be easier to handle rezones on Main Street on a case-by-case basis. Mr. March stated that Mr. Schlavin has inquired whether the City would allow him to rezone his property to commercial. Consensus was to consider the rezone of Mr. Schlavin’s property located on Main Street. 3.Ordinance #4 Mr. March stated that four (4) amendments are proposed to Ordinance #4. Massage Therapy businesses, in ground and above ground pools, mini-storage and minimum and maximum setbacks for developments. Mr. March stated that a draft Massage Therapy Section would be available for review at the Commission’s next meeting. Mr. March stated that a draft addition covering in ground and above ground pool would also be available for review. Mr. March stated that currently, Ordinance for considers pools to be an Accessory Structure and limits the size to two (2) percent of the lot size. Consensus was to allow in ground and above ground pools to be fifty (50) percent of the rear yard. Any pool that exceeds same, would be required to obtain a site plan review. Mr. March stated that draft requirements for mini-storage would also be available for review. Mr. March stated that he was currently consulting with the City Attorney regarding the issue of minimum and maximum setbacks for developments and same would be available for review. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mr. March stated that Council would be interviewing landscape architecture firms in regards to the downtown area proposals submitted. Mr. March stated that Council would be hosting two (2) open houses at City Hall on April 7, 2001 and April 10, 2001 to obtain public input regarding the Mayor’s two-year goals for the City. Chairperson Hanson questioned whether Mr. March had any information on the training scheduled for April 21, 2001. Mr. March indicated that Teresa Bender had registered those Commissioners that had asked to attend the training. Commissioner Kilian stated he would like to attend. Mr. March stated he would request that Commissioner Kilian also be registered for the training session. Page 3 of 4 April 3, 2001 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.March 6, 2001 Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner DeVine, seconded by Commissioner Kilian to approve the March 6, 2001 Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Kilian, seconded by Commissioner DeVine to adjourn the April 3, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting at 7:28 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Proofed by: Teresa Bender, Staff, Clerk/Treasurer Page 4 of 4