HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-03-26 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE FAYETTEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
A meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was held on Monday,
March 26, 1984 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 107 of the Continuing Education
Center.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Crook, Stan Green, David Williams, Melanie
Stockdell, Fred Hanna, Sue Madison, & Ernie Jacks.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Newton Hailey, Jr.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Larry Wood, Fern McNair, Wanda Sugg, Truman Yancey,
O.U. Green, Jerry Brannon, Bobbie Jones, Jeanette
Crumpler, members of the press and others.
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission
was called to order by Vice -Chairman, Melanie Stockdell.
MINUTES
The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting of March 12, 1984. There being no additions
or corrections, the minutes were approved as mailed.
REZONING PETITION R84-6
GREG HOUSE
The second item on the agenda was a request.from
to table Rezoning Petition R84-6, until the April
This petition was advertised for Public Hearing
MOTION
Greg House, owner,
9, 1984 meeting.
for this meeting.
David Williams moved to table this Rezoning Petition until the April
9, 1984 meeting. Motion seconded by Ernie Jacks. Motion passed 7-0.
REZONING PETITION R84-7
2699 West Sixth
FERN MCNAIR, PETITIONER
The third item on the agenda was the Public Hearing on Rezoning Petition
R84-7, Fern McNair -petitioner, to rezone property located at 2699
West sixth, from A-1, Agricultural to C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial.
Fern McNair and Wanda Sugg were present to represent this matter.
Wanda Sugg advised that this petitioner would like to place a hair
styling salon at this location and would like to change the wiring,
put in air conditioning, chat the parking area, etc.
Stockdell requested that Larry Wood, Planning Consultant, provide
his report on this matter. Wood advised that it would be his recom-
mendation that the Planning Commission consider this rezoning due
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t o the fact that the General Plan recommends Commercial as the future
land use for this property as well as for the following reasons:
1. The General Plan recommends commercial as the future land
use;
2. There are existing commercial uses north, east and west
of the property; and
3. The public facilities
the property.
and services are available to serve
The public hearing was opened. Stockdell requested to know if there
was anyone wishing to speak either in favor of or in opposition to
t he Rezoning Petition. There was no one present to speak on this
matter.
Jones stated that Ms. Sugg had mentioned chatting the parking area,
advising that the area will need to be paved. Stockdell requested
that the Planning Administrator provide the necessary requirements
to the petitioner. The public hearing was closed.
MOTION
Ernie Jacks moved to approve the Rezoning request of Fern McNair.
Motion seconded by Fred Hanna.
Crook requested to know if this Rezoning Petition was being approved
for the reasons presented by the Planning Consultant. Jacks stated
that was correct, advising that a study had been performed in the
area. Motion passed 7-0.
LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT
JOYCE STREET
BUTTERFIELD TRAIL VILLAGE, INC.
The fourth item on the agenda
Development of Butterfield Trail
Property is zoned R-2, Medium
Agricultural.
was the
Village,
Density
approval of the Large Scale
Inc. located on Joyce Street.
Residential District and A-1,
Stockdell reported that this matter had been heard and approved by
the Subdivision Committee and would not need to come before the entire
Planning Commission unless there was a question.
LOT SPLIT
BUTTERFIELD TRAIL VILLAGE, INC.
The fifth item on the agenda was a Request for Lot Split for Butterfield
Trail Village, Inc. Planning Commission action is required because
t he remaining property does not have access to an improved public
street. Although the City plat book shows Ellenberger Ave., engineers
have not been able to confirm a right-of-way dedication.
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Crook requested to know if the street referred to as Ellenberger was
on the west side of the property. Jones advised that the plat map
does show Ellenberger Avenue on the west side of the property, however,
Tom Hopper with Crafton, Tull, et. al. has surveyed the property and
cannot find a right-of-way dedication and Truman Yancey has not been
able to locate a right-of-way dedication for Ellenberger. Jacks stated
he did not see how a lot split could be granted due to the fact that
there was no access. Stockdell advised that this could be approved
contingent upon this developer providing access to the property which
is being split, (that portion of Tract I between Old Missouri Road
and the requested lot split).
Stockdell requested to know if Mr. Yancey would like to clarify this
matter. Yancey advised that all of the information had been presented
t o the Planning Commission. Yancey advised that this developer has
not looked into dedication of right-of-way where Ellenberger is presently
shown. Yancey advised that if the land to the west should ever develop,
a street would have to be placed in this area. Yancey advised that
this developer has provided to the seller of the land, an easement
for use through this development. If this developer did not exercise
their option on the land to the south, this developer would prefer
to provide a future developer access to the east of Old Missouri Road.
Jacks stated he did not understand, if Tract II is a different piece
of property, why it is being addressed at this time? Yancey advised
that it was a single piece of property with this developer buying
off of that single piece of property. Jacks requested to know if
the Planning Commission was being called upon to approve this lot
split with an easement? Crook expressed concern that with the current
easement, the City would not be assured right-of-way in the future.
Madison requested to know if this lot split was approved with an easement
across Tract I, and if this developer chooses to develop Tract II,
would it then be too late to require an easement to Old Missouri Road.
Stockdell advised that in the Subdivision Committee Meeting, this
developer stated they would access Tract II via Old Missouri Road
at the time of future development. Crook expressed concern over the
fact that if Tract I is developed and the future were to preclude
development of Tract II, with Tract II being sold to another developer,
Tract II would not have access to a public street. Yancey reiterated
that this developer could not preclude a Tract II developer from having
access without providing an alternate access through Old Missouri
Road. Crook advised that the City would have to be assured that Tract
II would have access to Old Missouri Road, with this assurance being
placed in writing. Yancey advised that he did not think this was
practical and would be more practical to request right-of-way down
the west side of this developer's property. Yancey advised that there
is right-of-way off of the adjoining property owner, stating that
t his adjoining property owner thinks that Ellenberger has already
been dedicated entirely off of his property. Hanna requested to
know who owns Tract II at the present time, with Yancey advising that
the property is owned by Mr. Fleming. Hanna stated if Mr. Fleming
is satisfied with access through the Butterfield Trail development,
then he did not see the problem. Jacks agreed. Yancey advised that
h e would not be willing to specify the location of the easement.
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MOTION
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Fred Hanna moved that the lot split be accepted as requested. Motion
seconded by David Williams.
Crook advised that she would vote against this motion as presented,
but could vote for the motion if there was some assurance in writing
of future access for city street dedication from either Old Missouri
Road or Joyce Street.
Stan Green requested clarification on the ownership of property, requesting
to know if this developer would be willing, at this time, to guarantee
access to Tract II from Old Missouri Road, location of said access
to be decided in the future? Yancey advised he would not be willing
to guarantee that access at this time, stating that access will be
provided, either from Old Missouri Road or down the west side of the
property, with the first choice of access being down that which is
platted as Ellenberger Street. Yancey stated he would not accept
that there was no dedication of Ellenberger or that Ellenberger is
not a street, but only that it cannot be found at the current time.
Green stated he did not see the problem since Yancey agrees to provide
the access through one of two locations in the future.
AMENDED MOTION
Jacks amended the motion requesting that the said motion be contingent
upon this developer's agreement to provide public access to Tract
II, from either Old Missouri Road or Joyce Street. Amended motion
seconded by Barbara Crook. Amended motion passed 7-0.
LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT
FRONT STREET
EL CHICO'S RESTAURANT
The sixth item on the agenda was the Approval of the Large Scale Devel-
opment of El Chico's Restaurant, located on Front Street. Owner and
developer --Joe Thomson. Property is zoned as C-2, Thoroughfare Com-
mercial.
Stockdell advised that this Large Scale Development was heard by the
Subdivision Committee and approved at that time. Stockdell advised
there would be no reason for this matter to be heard before the full
Commission unless there was a question.
LOT SPLIT
EAST 5th STREET
0. U. GREEN
The seventh item on the agenda was the Request for waiver of the mininum
3 acre lot size requirement applicable to a lot split for O.U. Green,
for property located on East 5th Street. 0. U. Green was present
to represent this matter.
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Stockdell requested that Mr. Green explain his intentions on this
with Mr. Green advising that there are two separate houses at this
location which he would like to sell separately. Green advised that
the houses have been at this location since 1961, that the street
is in, the sidewalk is in, the curbs are in, and the water is in.
0. U. Green stated that in his mind, the property has already been
split.
MOTION
Jacks moved approval of the Waiver of the minimum lot size requirement
applicable to a lot split. Motion seconded by Sue Madison. Motion
passed 7-0.
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CONDITIONAL USE
EAST 7TH STREET
JERRY BRANNON
The eighth item on the agenda was the Approval of the Conditional
Use request submitted by Jerry Brannon for property located on East
Seventh Street. Property zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District.
Ms. Jerry Brannon was present to represent this matter.
Ms. Brannon advised that this request would be more of a workroom
for her; that she will be taking the draperies to other homes for
customers to make their selection and sewing them in the proposed
building. Brannon advised that she will be requesting a waiver of
the parking requirements as well as a waiver of the lot size. Crook
requested clarification on the matter of this being for retail store,
with Brannon advising that she would be doing good if she had one
customer per day.
Madison requested clarification on the Use Unit which this occupation
had been placed in, with Jones advising that this was the only Use
Unit in which Ms. Brannon's occupation could be placed without an
actual change of zoning. Jones stated that this could have been treated
as a home occupation if it were in her home, but since it is a separate
structure, this could not be done. Crook requested to know if there
was a requirement for this conditional use in which the neighbors
had to be notified. Jones advised that this was not a requirement
on this particular conditional use, but has been done as a matter
of policy. Jones advised that six property owners had been notified.
Stockdell requested to know if any of the property owners were present.
There were no surrounding property owners present.
MOTION
Crook moved approval of the Conditional Use due to the fact that there
were no surrounding property owners present to object to this Conditional
Use, as well as the fact that Ms. Brannon does not feel that this
business would contribute to any additional traffic. Motion seconded
by Fred Hanna and Sue Madison.
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David Williams requested to know the duration of this Conditional
Use. Jones advised that since Ms. Brannon was building a new building
and that this was not a home occupation in an R-1, there would be
no time limit on this Conditional Use unless the Planning Commission
wished to place a time limit on it. Jones advised that the property
would be approved for this use only with no change in use being allowed
except to a residential use. Williams clarified that this can be
used only for an interior decorating shop, specializing in draperies
as long as this Conditional Use is approved, but could not be converted
to another business without coming back to the Planning Commission
for specific Conditional Use approval. Jones advised this was correct.
Williams requested to know if there would be a stipulation on this
Conditional Use as to the hours of operation. Jones advised that
this was also a part of the home occupation and would not apply to
this Conditional Use. Motion passed 7-0.
ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON LOCATION
OF MANUFACTURED ROUSING AND
POSSIBLE DRAFT OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The ninth item on the agenda was the discussion of zoning restrictions
on the location of manufactured housing and draft of possible ordinance
amendment.
Stockdell advised that the material had been received at the last
meeting and requested a report from Barbara Crook. Crook advised
that a mobile home study had been undertaken out of concern for the
ability to provide housing for elderly or handicapped, stating that
recommendations had been tabled in the past awaiting need to arise.
Then, the City Board was presented with an ordinance to restrict mobile
homes to mobile home parks, the Planning Commission had concern that
this might make it difficult to accomplish temporary housing for elderly
or handicapped members of the family. Stockdell advised that this
had become an issue through a family who came before the Planning
Commission with this type of situation. Crook advised that she talked
to Lane Kidd, who is the Executive Director of the Arkansas Manufactured
Housing Association and he clarified some things. Stockdell requested
that committee work should take care of anything which is committee
work. Crook stated that she did wish to give some definitions for
the Planning Commission to be thinking about:
1) Mobile homes Pre -1976
2) Manufactured homes Post -1976
3) Modular homes
4) Prefabricated homes
5) Panalized homes
Must meet HUD requirements
May not meet HUD requirements
May not meet HUD requirements
May not meet HUD requirements
Ernie Jacks stated that the crucial issue, however, was whether or
not any of the above met the Standard Building Code.
Crook stated that the City Attorney wanted to separate the above by
those which are placed on a permanent chassis. Jacks stated that
he felt that chassis is an illusive word and would not take care of
the problem. Crook stated that the present ordinance appears to be
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working as mobile homes are not located in an R-1 and R-2 Districts.
MOTION
Crook moved that this be tabled and referred back to the Housing For
The Elderly Committee. Motion seconded by Ernie Jacks.
Bryce Davis stated he would like to address this matter and requested
to know if "Housing for the Elderly" was the matter being discussed.
Crook stated that the original concern of the Planning Commission
was the need for families to provide temporary housing for elderly
or handicapped relatives on their land. Davis then requested to know
if a mobile home, manufactured home, or a modular home could be built
on any lot which is located in an R-1 or R-2 District. Crook advised
that under the existing ordinance, this committee's research has led
them to feel that if all other requirements have been met, i.e., setback
requirements, bulk land area, etc., and if the manufactured home met
the Standard Building Code, this would be possible. However, they
are very expensive and not readily found. Davis advised that in other
States, most of this type housing is set into separate subdivisions.
Davis requested to know if the restrictions which go with the subdivision
would preclude this. Jones advised that the City cannot enforce
subdivision covenants. Jacks reiterated that the City could not enforce
the covenants; that it would be up to the Property Owners Association
to enforce their covenants, and that the City could issue a building
permit if the Standard Building Code was met. Davis expressed great
concern over the devaluation of property if this were to occur.
Jacks advised that when the new zoning ordinance was put into effect
in 1970, the Planning Commission was interested in allowing prefabricated
construction. However, they were not interested in the average mobile
home. Therefore, these were separated, i.e., mobile homes and pre-
fabricated homes. Jacks stated that they cannot be separated aesthe-
tically, however. Therefore, the only way to separate them was by
building code, with prefabricated construction meeting the building
code and mobile homes not meeting the Standard Building Code. Jacks
stated that this has worked well for the past 13 years. Now, with
the passage of the HUD ordinance in which the State Attorney General
determines that all ordinances are null and void as long as the HUD
ordinance is met. Jacks stated, to him, this would be the real question,
and possibly, the City's ordinance will need strengthening. Green
stated he did not see where this would mean that the City would have
to allow mobile homes in a residential district. Wood clarified that
placement can be restricted by zoning. Motion passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION 35-84
AMENDNBNT OF ZONING ORDINANCE
FOR EXPANSION OF NON -CONFORMING USES
Stockdell advised that unless the Planning Commission is currently
ready to act upon an ordinance, this matter should be referred to
the Update Committee for their best recommendation. Hanna advised
that this is a matter similar to that presented recently in the non-
conforming use of the bicycle shop. Hanna stated everyone agreed
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that if someone wished to expand an existing building with a use that
was acceptable, the Planning Commission would prefer to accomplish
this rather than rezoning the property, requesting to know why this
matter should be referred to the Update Committee. Williams advised
that the Update Committee could do the homework and drafting of the
ordinance. Wood advised that one of the recommendations coming out
of the Update Committee is more strict control over non -conforming
uses, stating that the full Commission, through the Update Committee,
would probably want to take a look at this matter. Jacks stated that
he was not ready to accept the ordinance as presented and was not
ready to draft an alternative ordinance at this time.
Jacks expressed concern over the wording of ordinances stating that
when ordinances are drafted, they appear to permit the Planning Com-
mission's action to pass an issue if 1/1 and #2 of the ordinance are
true. However, in most cases, it appears that the Planning Commission
must pass an issue if #1 and #2 are true. Jacks stated that it is
not always his wish to allow a particular item even if 111 and 1/2 are
true. Jacks stated this was an extremely permissive approach and
did not wish for another ordinance to be worded in this manner. Madison
suggested that perhaps in the future, the Planning Commission should
be careful about tailoring ordinances to special needs.
NOTION
Williams moved that Resolution 35-84 be referred to the Update Committee
for drafting of the Ordinance. Motion seconded by Ernie Jacks. Motion
passed 7-0.
RESOLUTION 36 -84 -BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CONCERN OVER DRAINAGE PROBLEMS CREATED BY
HILLSIDE AND HILLTOP DEVELOPMENTS
The eleventh item on the agenda was Resolution 36-84 expressing concern
from the Board of Directors over drainage problems created by hillside
and hilltop developments. Stockdell advised that as a member of the
Subdivision Committee, they have also been concerned over this issue
and are trying to take the drainage problem on a case-by-case basis.
Crook requested to speak stating that she appreciated the concern
expressed by the Board of Directors because this would strengthen
the authority of the Subdivision Committee in requiring drainage improve-
ments. Crook stated that the City Board's expression of concern is
certainly a welcome one. Madison stated that she wished the Resolution
had more guidance for enforcement of drainage problems.
NOTION
Williams moved that the Planning Commission acknowledge and accept
the Resolution as presented by the City Board with appreciation.
Motion seconded by Ernie Jacks. Motion passed 7-0.
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The twelfth item on the agenda was the presentation from the Update
Committee.
Presentation was made by Chairman David Williams. Williams advised
that the Update Committee wished to brief the Planning Commission
on three types of undeveloped land areas, some workable solutions
with the intention that the Planning Commission understands what the
Update Committee is trying to accomplish. Upon acceptance of this
first report, the Update Committee will look upon the City Staff to
assist with appropriate public hearings to consider ordinances and
resolutions which grow out of the solutions. Williams requested that
Larry Wood, Planning Consultant, present the Update Committee's findings.
Wood advised that the Update Committee had discovered that roughly
23% of the City is developed and 77% of the City is undeveloped.
Thus, there was discussion of the problems which are created by undeveloped
pieces of land, when there are developments occurring on the outskirts
of the City. Wood advised there are basically three different types
of undeveloped properties which are difficult to separate.
Passed over parcels -Properties which exist within the developed area
of the city (the core). Within that area, there exists quite a few
parcels of undeveloped property. These properties are not returning
revenue to the City and are causing the City expense in some minor
cases.
SOLUTIONS:
1) Restrict peripheral development through tighter control
and denial of utility extensions. (Utility extensions have
been one of the prime causes for core property to remain
undeveloped).
2) Reduce side setbacks where compatible. (There are, within
the City, properties which are developed with setbacks less
than the zoning ordinance requires. Next to these pieces
of property, are undeveloped properties which would now
have to meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance. With
reduction of the side setbacks,'this type of property would
be allowed to develop according to the setbacks of the sur-
rounding property).
3) Consider alternative land use possibilities such as additional
use units, slightly greater density and condo development.
(In the residential districts, perhaps additional residential
use units could be added to the R-1 district, maybe the
duplex could be introduced again at it was in 1970. Or,
perhaps the density of the R-1 district could be increased
slightly to allow a greater density and the condo development
to recognize the difference between duplexes for rent and
duplexes for sale as separate units).
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4) Restrict the use of septic tanks (on the periphery of the
City, or stricter control than is currently enforced).
Wood advised that the Update Committee was not certain at
this time as to the legal implications involved in this
restriction, and will need to be researched.
Wood then addressed transition areas as follows:
A transition area is an area that had some undeveloped parcels of
land, basically the R-1 district, with reluctance on the part of the
owners of the undeveloped parcels to develop single-family houses
on this undeveloped land due to possibly increased traffic flow or
the possibility that the area is not as desirable to live in as it
was when the original houses were constructed. Therefore, there is
pressure on the Planning Commission for a different use in the transition
areas, on the undeveloped land. Wood stated there is also pressure
for a different use for the properties developed.
Wood explained that a redevelopment area can be a combination of un-
developed properties within a fairly intensely developed area or,
it can be an area that is totally developed, but in need of redevelopment.
Crook requested to clarify that item which is referred to as having
little or no "architectural" significance... Wood stated that this
could be better referred to as ....little or no "historic" signifi-
cance...
WORKABLE SOLUTIONS -REDEVELOPMENT AREAS
1) Utilize outside funding sources to improve the area. (Federal
assistance programs possibly).
2) Program public improvements to correct deficiencies.
3) Form improvement district or redevelopment district (This
power is granted to municipalities in the Arkansas Community
Redevelopment Financing Act - AS 13-2501; Sec. 1, ACT 716
of 1981 and can be found in the Handbook for Municipal Officials
Title 17, Chapter 6.5).
4) Strict enforcement of non -conforming use provisions. (Non-
conforming uses have been identified as a cause for the
need of redevelopment, or perhaps a very early cause of
the area running down or becoming less desirable for the
original intent).
WORKABLE SOLUTIONS -TRANSITION AREAS
1) Consider alternate land use possibility such as additional
use units, slightly greater density and condo development
in areas which are in transition.
2) Establish performance standards for the introduction of
new uses.
UNDERDEVELOPED LAND AREAS
• Wood explained that this would be a parcel of land which was much
larger than an ordinance would require for the use which is on it
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at the current time, i.e., single-family house on a three acre tract.
The recommendation of the Update Committee on this matter would be
the same as the recommendation on the passed over parcels as well
as that of the transition areas.
Williams requested to point out that the total acreage for Fayetteville
is 27,039 acres. R-1 and R-2 compose approximately 10,500 acres which
is 40% of the total acreage. Then, adding A-1 of 11,430, this would
add another 42% and does not leave too much. Of the 40% which is
R-1 and R-2, 1/3rd is developed. Williams stated that if the Commission
is a Planning Commission as opposed to a Compliance Commission, then
priorities should be recommended for the City to look at in developing,
with the Planning Commission recommending use of facilities already
present, stating that much of the problem areas are already facilitated
with sewer, etc. Williams stated that the City finds itself extending
sewer, etc., to outlying areas.
Jacks requested to know if the City of Fayetteville had an excessive
amount of leap -frogging. Wood advised that the answer is very difficult
since little is published on subject. Wood stated he felt that Fayet-
teville was probably high on the undeveloped side when compared to
the total land.
Jacks stated that he would much rather see the objective as incentives
rather than restrictions. Madison felt that if the City would go
ahead and do some street improvements in the downtown area at the
City's expense (in the inner core area), then it would be much easier
for the land to be used by developers. Williams advised that the
Update Committee felt as though they had presented some incentives
as well as the restrictions, with the incentives being as follows:
1) Reduction of side setbacks.
2) Consideration of alternate land use possibilities.
3) Use of outside funding to improve the area.
4) Public improvement programs to improve deficiencies such
as unpaved streets, etc.
5) Formation of an improvement district, enabling public sector
and private individuals to have
6) Establishment of performance
of new uses as an incentive,
joint ventures.
standards for introduction
i.e., possibly a duplex or
quadruplex design which fits into the neighborhood.
Madison advised that upon re -appraisal of Washington County, undeveloped
land will be taxed according to its highest and best use. This information
was obtained through the Galloway Re -appraisal Service who is conducting
the re -appraisal of Washington County.
Crook requested that the charge of the Update Committee be restated;
that when the Update Committee was set up, it was for update of the
current plan, i.e., update of Use Unit 4, Use Unit 12, some of the
areas with which the Planning Commission has problems. Crook advised
that the report as presented, appears to be the beginning of a long
range study which has not been funded by the City Board. Crook questioned
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if the Planning Commission should vote to restate the charge of the
Update Committee or should the Update Committee direct their efforts
toward the problem areas currently encountered by the Planning Commission,
which was the original intent of the charge. Crook advised that if
a long range planning study would be the method of choice to rewrite
the land use plan, then this should go through the City Board's Profes-
sional Services Policy for bid purposes. Crook stated that the report
is great and does need to be done, however, does not appear to be
the original charge of the Update Committee. Williams advised that
Crook was right, that some things do need to be taken care of right
now; and on the other hand, as these problems are dealt with topically,
the Update Committee found that pieces of the puzzle would not fit.
Therefore, the Update established a working policy. Williams advised
that the working policy has been to establish a clear problem statement.
The Committee would then place these in categories of either short
term (within 90 days) or long term problems (greater than 90 days),
and refer other things of worth to other areas in the City which has
been done to items not under the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission.
Williams again reiterated that he experience this Commission as being
a Compliance Commission instead of a Planning Commission, assuming
the responsibility of shaping and directing the City.
Williams stated that he had interpreted the Update Committee's charge
and led the Committee to look at current problems in the City Plan
inclusive of the day-to-day solutions, not being restricted or limiting
to the day-to-day problems in management.
Stockdell requested to know if the day-to-day problems could be solved
without looking at the long range goals, and if the project which
has been funded be completed in the allotted time and still accomplish
as much as has been undertaken. Wood stated that the 12-18 month
allotment would depend upon the direction; that the current method
was quite extensive. Crook stated that a greater question in her
mind would be the funding rather than the time involved. Williams
stated he did not think the charge was necessarily to just address
the day-to-day problems, but also to look at problems in the plan
as well as the day-to-day management problems.
Williams stated that it would be his suggestion that the Update Committee
go back and look at the original charge and compare their product,
and come back to the Planning Commission with their findings. If
their direction is not correct, then the Planning Commission will
be able to advise how the Update Committee can accomplish the means
and stay within the limits of the allotment. Green requested to know
if the specific question of funding can be addressed, determining
whether or not this approach would ultimately result in overrun of
the funding or if the funding would carry the committee through in
its current manner, stating that he liked the approach as presented.
Green stated if there was no problem with the funding, he would like
to see the approach continue in the manner as is currently being under-
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Stockdell requested that the minutes reflect what a good job has been
accomplished by the Update Committee, stating that she had no idea
of what was involved.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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