HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-05 PZ MinutesLOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
(PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION)
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015
Chairman Dodd called the LPA meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT
EXCUSED ABSENCE:
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Mr. McManus
Mr.
Dodd
Mr. Oizilbash
Ms.
Kautenburg (a)
Mr. Durr
Mr.
Carter
Mr. Alvarez (a)
Mr.
Reyes
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Frank Watanabe, PE, Community Development Director
Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney
Dorri Bosworth, Planner/Secretary
Ms. Dale Simchick, IRC School Board Liaison, was also present
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chmn. Dodd stated Mr. Roth was excused from the meeting, and Mr. Alvarez would be voting in
his place.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION by McManus/Carter to accept the minutes of both the February 5, 2015 and February
19, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission meetings as submitted. Motion was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING — REVIEW AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL REGARDING ORDINANCE 0-15-03 WHICH PROPOSES TO AMEND
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE III, SECTION 54-2-3.2(a)(7)
REGARDING PERMITTED LOCATIONS FOR TEMPORARY USES AND SPECIAL
EVENTS
Ms. Bosworth reviewed that the previous Ordinance 0-14-06, along with other changes, defined
the locations of where temporary uses and special events could be held to commercial and public
service zoning districts in non-residential areas. She stated that shortly after the ordinance was
approved, some of the churches in the residential areas approached the city manager that the
new ordinance would affect their fundraising efforts. They presented a plea before the City
Council, who directed the City Manager to meet with them and bring back a proposal that would
accommodate the churches yet keep the flea markets out of the residential areas. The proposed
changes noted in the section allowed permits for non-commercial uses only in the residential
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areas, and Ms. Bosworth gave two examples of community -type fundraisings events that would
be allowed such as a Fall Festival with a Pumpkin Patch, or a Blessing of the Pets. She stated
the applications would still need to be submitted to staff for processing and review.
There were no comments from the Commissioners.
Mr. Dodd asked for clarification that non-commercial meant no renting or leasing spaces to
vendors. Ms. Bosworth stated not totally, because it may be appropriate at a pet blessing event
to have H.A.L.O. or the Humane Society have a booth. She stated staff would have discretion,
and the final decision for any gray area would be by the City Manager. Mr. Dodd asked if the
staffs review of the applications included impacts to parking, traffic flow, etc., for smaller type of
events. Staff stated yes.
MOTION by Dodd/Carter "to recommend to the City Council that they approve Ordinance 0-15-
03."
Mr. Dodd asked if there was anyone in the public that wished to speak about the Ordinance.
There was no one.
ROLL CALL: Mr.
Durr
yes
Mr. McManus yes
Mr.
Qizilbash
yes
Mr. Alvarez yes
Mr.
Reyes
yes
Mr. Carter yes
Mr.
Dodd
yes
The vote was 7-0. Motion passed.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS: None
MEMBERS MATTERS:
Mr. Carter stated the new Cumberland Farms turned out to be a very, very nice remodel. The
new store was big, clean, and set up efficiently with good traffic flow.
Mr. Qizilbash stated the road repaving job on Engler Drive looked good and the contractor did a
nice job.
DIRECTOR MATTERS: None
ATTORNEY MATTERS:
Mr. Ginsburg informed the Commission that a legal challenge brought to Circuit Court about the
Capt. Hiram's site plan was dismissed by the Court last week.
Mr. Carter asked if they had begun the project yet. Ms. Bosworth stated the silt fencing had been
installed, and they had recently picked up their landclearing and building permits. She also noted
there was a groundbreaking ceremony for the Assisted Living Facility project adjacent to the
Catholic Church next Wednesday, and she would forward the announcement to the
Commissioners.
Chmn. Dodd sent his condolences to Rich Stringer's family, and stated he had had the
opportunity to work with him when he was on the Code Enforcement Board, and also earlier with
the PZ Commission, and it was a shame he passed so soon.
Chairman Dodd adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. (db)