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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10172002 COMMISSIO~ ~ -~ .. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2002 Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Faille (a) Clunn. Barrett Mr. Mahoney VC Smith Mr. Blessing (a) Mr. Rauth Ms. Monier Mr. Svatik ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Rich Stringer, City Attorney Dorri Bosworth, Secretary/Zoning Technician ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Barrett announced that Mrs. Reichert resigned from the Commission for family reasons and that Mr. Faille(a) would be voting in her place. Both alternate members were eligible to apply for the regular member position. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (8/15/02 and 9/19/02) MOTION by Smith/Faille "I'11 make a motion we approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 8/15/02." A voice vote was taken. 7- 0, minutes approved. MOTION by Smith/Monier "I make the motion" (to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 9/19/02). A voice vote was taken. 7- 0, minutes approved. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Review and Discussion - Proposed LDC Text Addition - Telecommunications Antennae and Towers - Revisions Mr. Tracy Hass explained that the revisions were presented to the Commission in legislative format, with the additions from the last meeting underlined. On page 7 of the ordinance, language was added to require reimbursement to the City for any funds used in hiring a consultant, page 9 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2002 added more initial information and material on the application, page 12 required the color of the towers to be neutral, and page 14 reviewed the tiered-approach to the height of monopole towers, even though camouflaged towers would be recommended. Ms. Monier was happy with the ordinance and glad to see that the previous recommendations had been incorporated. Mr. Rauth connnended staff for all the hard work put into the new ordinance. Mr. Mahoney also complimented staff and had questions regarding parking and landscaping. Mr. Blessing had concerns if the ordinance properly addressed maintenance of the tower sites after they were constructed. Mr. Hass stated it would be reviewed and added if not already included. Mr. Svatik suggested a provision that if the site was not maintained properly the City could bill the property owner for any expenses incurred in cleaning the site. Mr. Smith also commended staff and Mr. Svatik for his help and expertise in the field. Mr. Svatik commended Mr. Hass, and reviewed areas of the ordinance to address. 1) He stated Section 5, page 4, should be worded stronger and that the applicant should be required to show two other feasible locations, or, on page 9, have the consultant show two other feasible sites. 2) Mandate only monopole or camouflaged-type towers. No girder construction. 3) No extension to existing towers or new towers with the three-tiered approached. 4) Section 14B, page 14, should be changed to "three collocated tiers" instead of antenna arrays. He also suggested specifying what type of antennas could be allowed on the towers since digital radio antennas were very large. Mr. Hass explained a "balloon test" that some communities were using as a public information tool. There was discussion on the dates for the required public hearings and approvals by City Council. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Chmn. Barrett had questions regarding a letter each member of the Commission received from Mr. & Mrs. Hoch, 1724 N. Central Avenue, asking for the Commission's help in granting an access to their property from the recently approved Jackson Street extension. Mr. Stringer explained the situation, why the City could not make the decision (civil matter), and verified there was not a spot strip (with regards to the ROW). MEMBERS MATTERS: None PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2002 DIRECTOR MATTERS: Mr. Hass informed the Commission of the Notice of Intent he received from DCA to find the City in compliance regarding the Comprehensive Plan land use change for Mr. Kirrie. He also informed them of the variance the Morrow Office Building site plan project received from the Board of Adjustment and that the project would be presenting updated elevations to them in the near future. Mr. Hass listed upcoming site plans scheduled to come before the Commission for review and noted the Growth Management Department had recently hired a new employee, Susan Lorusso, who had extensive planning and zoning experience. ATTORNEY MATTERS: Mr. Stringer updated and explained to the Commission the current mandatory garbage pick-up proposal and referendum procedures. Chron. Barrett adjourned the meeting at 7:47 P.M. (10/25/02DB)