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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-11 P & Z - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 11, 2010 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 11, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioner Darrin Mosher Commissioner Thomas Wood Commissioner Eric Larson Commissioner Jim Wekseth Commissioner Jesse Lange ABSENT: Commissioner Roland Parrucci STAFF: Administrator Dallas Larson OTHERS PRESENT: Citizen News Reporter, Deb Barnes I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Mosher. 1. Roll Call II.PUBLIC INPUT/HEARING A public hearing was held relating to the proposed change in City Code, Chapter 156, Sections 156.006 and 156.107. The Commission reviewed the proposed change. The most significant element of the proposed change would allow garages to be set 5 feet from a property line rather than the current 10 feet. Other minor changes in text and limits to size of accessory buildings were also in the draft. The following persons spoke with regard to the proposed amendments: Olaf Lee, 1724 Heritage Street. Mr. Lee indicated that he would like to see more flexibility in the location and amounts of accessory building space that can be constructed. Kurt Frieson, 6913 Sumac Court. Mr. Frieson would like to be able to add to the side of his garage, thus the proposed five foot setback is needed and he supports the change. Everyone who wished to do so was given the opportunity to speak with regard to the proposed amendment. Page 1 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Wood that the Commission close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the proposed amendments at length. After considering the impacts of the various changes, the consensus was that the five foot setback is too close to the property line for an attached garage. The text was modified to change maximum allowed accessory building space and locations as follows: 156.006 DEFINITIONS ACCESSORY BUILDING. A subordinate building or portion of the main building which is located on the same lot as the principal structure, the use of which is incidental and accessory to that of the principal structure. YARD, REAR. The portion of the yard on the same lot with the principal building located between the rear line of the building and the rear lot line and extending for the . full width of the lot § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Accessory Structures – Residential Uses (1) No more than two detached accessory buildings are permitted on any single-family, detached dwelling parcel located in any district except R-1. Combined aggregate square footage for detached accessory structures shall not exceed 2% of the lot area, except if the lot has no attached garage, the largest detached structure may not exceed the footprint of the dwelling. (2) In no event may any accessory building exceed the square footage of the main level of the principal structure, except in the R- 1 District. (3) No accessory structure may be constructed on a parcel without a principal structure. (4) No accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard. (5) Detached accessory buildings must have a minimum of a 5-foot interior side setback and a 10-foot rear setback. Where a rear or side yard abuts a street, an accessory building shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the street property line. No structure may be placed in an easement except bridges by written permit approved by the City Council. Where a lot line easement Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission exists, the building overhang may not extend into the easement except where approved by the City Council. Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Lange that the Commission approve the findings in favor of the changes to Chapter 156 and recommend their adoption by the City Council. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III.OLD BUSINESS . 1. Comprehensive Plan-Zoning Modifications Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Wood that the Commission request a joint meeting between Council and P&Z to discuss the changes identified in the Comprehensive Plan. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Downtown Nonconforming Uses The Commission reviewed a draft of Code changes that would implement the changes they requested at the last meeting. The changes would permit a 33% increase in building foot print and permit accessory buildings and decks to the same degree as permitted in the R-2 zoning district. Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Lange that the Commission hold a public hearing at its next meeting to consider adoption of the changes to the City Code relating to downtown area nonconforming uses. All voted in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV.NEW BUSINESS. 1. Proposed Modifications to Chapter 156 Relating to Residential Accessory Structures (Acted on at the close of the public hearing.) V. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Larson to approve minutes from March 2, and April 6 meetings. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission VI. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Larson to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Dallas Larson, Administrator Page 4 of 4