PC Minutes 4/25/07

ITEM NO. 11:     AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20, DEVELOPMENT (JCR)

TA-03-02-07: Consider amendments to Chapter 20, Development Code to correct inconsistencies since adopted.  Initiated by the Planning Commission at their March 2007 meeting.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Mr. Joseph Rexwinkle presented the item. Through the review of the proposed Development Code, a number of issues were identified that required “clean up or clarifying text” or are suggested for revision to address public comment.  Adoption of the suggested revisions will improve the implementation of the Development Code. TA-03-02-07 represents specific amendments to various articles as outlined in the following table. These revisions were initiated by the Planning Commission at the December 18, 2006 meeting. Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the proposed revisions [TA-03-02-07] to Articles 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 15 and 17 of the “Development Code, July 1, 2006 Edition,” to the City Commission.

Commissioner Lawson pointed out a correction on page 3 where it says they are waiting on December meeting minutes.

Mr. Rexwinkle said he would correct that error.

Commissioner Harris pointed out another correction on page 9 that Mr. Rexwinkle will change.

Commissioner Harris was confused about the use of language in regards to the small collection recycling facility because in one section it said the exceptions would be indoor facilities and then the allowed says indoor (attachment B) They seem to contradict each other.

Mr. Rexwinkle clarified that he did not want to create confusion that they were talking about some collection facilities. If it is outside then it would be a Site Plan, if inside it would not be a Site Plan. Page 12 of the Staff Report states that the definition of a recycling facility was amended. So it lists 3 different types of facilities that are defined as recycling facilities. The amendment only included non-residential areas.

Commissioner Erickson pointed out several grammatical errors that Mr. Rexwinkle will correct.

PUBLIC HEARING

No public comments.

ACTION

Motioned by Commissioner Finkeldei, seconded by Commissioner Lawson to forward a recommendation for approval with revisions discussed of the proposed revisions [TA-03-02-07] to Articles 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 15 and 17 of the “Development Code, July 1, 2006 Edition,” to the City Commission.

          Motion unanimous approved 10-0, with Student Commissioner Robb voting in the affirmation.