PC Minutes 5/23/07  DRAFT

ITEM NO. 9:        AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 8 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (JCR)

TA-04-04-07: Consider proposed amendments to Chapter 20, Article 8 (Subdivision Regulations)

regarding access (20-810(d)(2)(iii)). Initiated by Planning Commission on 4/23/07.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Mr. Rexwinkle presented the item. Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for denial of the proposed amendments [TA-04-04-07] to Chapter 20, Article 8 Subdivision Regulations for Lawrence and Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County regarding access standards to the City Commission.

A member of the public requested amending Section 20-810(d)(2)(iii) and proposed revised language for this section. This section of the Subdivision Regulations provides standards which state the maximum number of residential building lots or dwelling units that may be developed which have only one route of access (or access point) to an arterial or collector street. The applicant would like to increase the maximum number of lots or dwelling units.

PUBLIC HEARING

No public comments.

COMMISSION DISCUSSION

Commissioner Burress stated there was an issue that would keep coming up. He said there should be concern about health and there should be plenty of walking space. 

Commissioner Haase stated he would like to give Commissioner Burress some recognition.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Commissioner Haase, seconded by Commissioner Eichhorn to deny the proposed amendments to Chapter 20, Article 8 (Subdivision Regulations) regarding access (20-810(d)(2)(iii)).

Motion carried 9-1 with Commissioner Lawson in opposition.  Student Commissioner Robb also voted in the affirmative.