HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-08 Minutes• MINUTES OF A MEETING OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Planning Commission was held on Wednesday,
March 8, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 212 of the City Administration Building,
113 West,Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Phyllis
Johnson,
Jana
Lynn
Britton,
Bob Reynolds,
-Jerry
Allred,
Gary Head,
and
Chuck
Nickle
OTHERS PRESENT: Alett Little, Tim Conklin, Kevin Santos, members of the press,
and others
Commissioner Johnson advised those present that Conditional Use CU95-6 had been
tabled.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Minutes - Regular Planning Commission Meeting of
February 13, 1995.
B. Large Scale Development - Hollingshead/Linton: Submitted by
Northwest Engineers on behalf of Scott Linton and Ron Hollingshead
for property located South of Willoughby, West of McCollum. The
property contains 1.34 acres and is zoned I-1, Heavy Commercial -
Light Industrial.
C. Final Plat - Northwest Acres, Phase V: Submitted by Northwest
Engineers on behalf of Rollin Barnes for property located North of
Wedington, west of Rupple. The property contains 3.69 acres and is
zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential.
D. Final Plat - Rollin Barnes Subdivision: Submitted by Northwest
Engineers on behalf of Rollin Barnes for property located north of
Wedington, east of Carriage Way. The property contains .7 acres and
is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential.
E. Final Plat - Fieldstone, Phase III: Submitted by Northwest
Engineers on behalf of Castle Development for property located North
of Wedington, West of Carlsbad Trace. The property contains 14.23
acres and is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential.
F. Lot Split #1: Submitted by Susan Guinn for property located at 4410
Mission Blvd. The property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential.
This lot split is for 2.13 acres.
G. Lot Split #1: Submitted by Northwest Engineers on behalf of
Linton/Hollingshead for property located South of Willoughby, West
of McCollum and is zoned I-1, Heavy Commercial - Light Industrial.
This lot split is for 1.34 acres.
H. Lot Split #1: Submitted by Laleh Amirmoez/Ali Sadeghi for property
located at 576 Pharris Drive. The property is zoned R-2, Medium
Density Residential. This lot split is for 3.85 acres.
Ms. Little requested the Final Plat for Fieldstone, Phase III, be removed from
the Consent Agenda for discussion of a Parks Fee matter.
Ms. Britton requested that Lot Split #1 - Laleh Amirmoez/Ali Sadeghi be removed
from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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MOTION
Commissioner Nickle made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the
exception of Final Plat - Fieldstone Phase III and Lot Split #1 - Laleh
Amirmoez/Ali Sadeghi.
Commission Allred seconded the motion.
Motion carried with a unanimous vote.
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FINAL PLAT - FIELDSTONE PHASE III
NORTHWEST ENGINEERS - N OF WEDINGTON. W OF CARLSBAD TRAIL
The first item was the Final Plat for Fieldstone Phase III submitted by Northwest
Engineers on behalf of Castle Development for property located north of
Wedington, west of Carlsbad Trace. The property contains 14.23 acres and is
zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Staff recommended the final plat be approved
subject to Plat Review and Subdivision Committee comments; resolution of the
Parks issue; construction of sidewalks; and completion of improvements before
final plat is signed.
Ms. Little distributed correspondence from Northwest Engineers and the City
Attorney regarding park fees versus land dedication and a development map of the
two 40 acre tracts.
Commissioner Johnson noted Fieldstone Phase III has been renamed to Fieldstone
Phase II.
Ms. Little stated that the Fieldstone plat had been presented to the Parks Board
and an agreement to dedicate land had been reached whereby a lot was bought in
Northwest Acres for the land dedication. She noted the remaining requirements
of the Park Board was to be paid as a fee. She pointed out correspondence from
the City Attorney to Mr. Harry Gray making the determination that the original
unamended ordinance was in affect, allowing the developer to dedicate land and
pay a fee to meet the Parks Board requirement.
• Commissioner Johnson inquired if the Parks Board had been informed of the
decision to accept both a land dedication and a park fee.
Ms. Little stated the record should reflect that, per the City Attorney's
opinion, a dedication of land and a parks fee would be acceptable to meet the
Parks Board requirement which would be contrary to the Parks Board
recommendation.
Commissioner Britton inquired if a contribution would be made in conjunction with
land dedication.
Mr. Gray stated the land had been deeded to the city for the first phase but, for
the second and subsequent phases, a park fee per lot would be required.
MOTION
Commissioner Head made a motion to approve the final plat subject to staff
comments and resolution of the park issue per the opinion of the City Attorney.
Commissioner Reynolds seconded.
Motion carried with a unanimous vote.
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LOT SPLIT #1 -
LALEH AMIRMOEZ/ALI
SADEGHI
LALEH AMIRMOEZ/ALI
SADEGHI - S OF
WILLOUGHBYr
W OF MCCOLLUM
The next item on the agenda was Lot Split #1 submitted by Laleh Amirmoez/Ali
Sadeghi for property located at 576 Pharis Drive. The prcperty is Zoned R-2,
Medium Density Residential. This lot split is for 3.85 acres. Staff recommended
approval of the lot split subject to protective covenants, 8 feet setback on the
west side of created lot, utility connections provided, and that only a single
family dwelling be constructed.
In response to a question from Commissioner Britton, Ms. Amirmoez stated the
design of the house would fit with the entrance on the south along Pharis Drive
for foot traffic and a garage entrance on the west along Melinda Drive for a
family entrance. She also noted the.design would fit within the 25 -foot.
Commissioner Nickle inquired if the total 6,655 square feet would be in
accordance with R-2 regulations.
Ms. Little stated the minimum lot size in R-2 zoning districts was 6,000 square
feet.
MOTION
Commissioner Britton made a motion to approve the lot split subject to staff
comments.
• Commissioner Allred seconded the motion.
The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
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VACATION 95-2 - KIM EASTERLING
KIM EASTERLING - LOT 17, BOARDWALK ADDITION PHASE III
The next item was Vacation 95-2 submitted by Kim Easterling for a utility
easement vacation on Lot 17, Boardwalk Addition, Phase III. The request was for
vacation of a triangular shaped area of 35 feet of a utility easement traversing
the east side of the lot. Staff recommended the easement vacation be approved
subject to relocation of the water line.
MOTION
Commissioner Nickle made a motion to approve the request subject to staff
comments.
Commissioner Head seconded.
Ms. Kim Easterling stated David Jergens, a city employee, had informed her the
line would not need to be relocated.
Mr. Bunn stated he had not checked the location but it should not be a problem
and further stated that it would be clarified before the request went before the
City Council.
MOTION
Commissioner Nickle amended his motion to approve the request subject to
• relocation of the water line, if necessary, and staff comments.
Commissioner Head seconded the motion.
The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
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ANNEXATION & REZONING REQUESTS R95-5 & R95-6 - WAYNE AND DARLENE COUNTS, ETAL
RICK OSBORNE - 4240 HUNTSVILLE
The next item on the agenda was a request for annexation and rezoning of property
located north of Huntsville Road and east of the West Fork of the White River
submitted by Rick Osborne on behalf of Wayne and Darlene Counts, Larry and Diane
Omohundro, and Fadrill and Geraldine Bayyari. The property within the annexation
request contains 99.8 total acres The applicants have requested that 8.05 acres
be rezoned from A-1, Agriculture, to R-0, Residential -Office, and the balance of
the property rezoned (if annexed) from A-1, Agriculture, to R -S, Residential
Small Lot.
Mr. Conklin advised most of the site was undeveloped and contained a large area
of the 100 year flood plain and flood way. He stated staff recommended approval
of the annexation and rezoning, with consideration being given to clustering of
homes.
Commissioner Johnson pointed out
the
annexation would be
in line with
suggestions
from the City Council to square
up
the city boundaries.
Mr. Conklin stated the Commission would need to make three motions consisting of
the annexation, and two rezonings. Further he stated the request was submitted
prior to the Council curtailing A-1 rezonings.
Mr. Rick Osborne, representing the applicants, advised staff had recommended R -S
zoning for the subject tract.
• Commissioner Britton inquired if the 2010 Plan advocated in -fill in lieu of
annexation to avoid sprawl.
Ms. Little responded that in -fill was encouraged under the General Plan
Commissioner Britton expressed her belief there was quite an amount of property
available in the southeast area of the city for in -fill and questioned whether
the Commission should approve the annexation.
Commissioner Head pointed out that in -fill areas were not necessarily available.
Commissioner Nickle stated his concern with the R -S zoning for the area was due
to the large amount of land in the flood plain and asked for staff comments on
zoning a portion of the tract as R-1.
Ms. Little explained the R -S zone allowed a 6,000 square feet minimum lot and,
with the staff recommendation for clustering, the density allowed would be a
workable solution. She stated clustering was recommended due to the amount of
land in the flood plain.
Commissioner Nickle expressed concern the housing would not be clustered and
requested assurance from the developer.
Ms. Little stated the proposed Flood Plain Ordinance could have an affect on the
development when the request for approval of the subdivision plat came before the
Commission.
Mr. Conklin stated the R -S zone was allowed to provide for affordable housing
areas similar to Walnut Park.
. Mr. Osborne offered a Bill of Assurance committing 5 houses per acre in response
to Commissioner Nickle's concern.
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Mr. Fedil Bayyari, one of the applicants, stated only 50 acres would be developed
and further stated he had no plans for development of the flood plain.
Commissioner Head inquired as to whether or not the developer had considered the
impact of the Flood Plain Ordinance.
Mr. Bayyari stated Mel Milholland was the engineer and that he would advise them
on the flood plain area.
Mr. Osborne stated they would comply with the flood plain ordinance.
Commissioner Reynolds requested a tentative plat of the development.
Commissioner Head suggested rezoning only the part not in the flood plain.
Mr. Osborne stated they would restrict the rezoning request to the front 300 feet
as R -O, the property outside the flood plain as R -S and leave the flood plain
area as A-1. He agreed to provide a Bill of Assurance stating development of the
flood plain would not occur until the flood plain ordinance was in effect.
Commissioner Britton inquired regarding the traffic impact.
Mr. Mike Keen, a resident in the area of the proposed development, stated his
opposition to the project was due to the housing density, the traffic impact, and
lack of school classroom space for residents of the development. Further Mr.
Keen stated he would favor an R-1 zoning.
• Commissioner Johnson stated a Bill of Assurance with provisions for housing
density and flood plain development restrictions would address Mr. Keen's
concerns.
Ms. Luella Wilson, a resident on Roberts Road, expressed her concern regarding
the traffic impact and square footage of houses in the proposed development.
In response to a question by Commissioner Reynolds, Mr. Conklin stated the sewer
ran through the property and water access was by the highway.
Nancy King, a property owner, expressed concern regarding the school population.
Commissioner Nickle inquired as to where the residents would go to school in the
event the Commission did not annex and rezone the subject property. He also
asked what standards would apply if the property were not annexed.
Ms. Little explained the children would go to the Happy Hollow School whether the
property was annexed or not. She also advised the county zoning standard was 1.5
acre lots with septic tanks and without street lights or sidewalks.
MOTION
Commissioner Allred moved to approve the annexation.
Mr. Head seconded the motion.
The motion was carried 4-2-0 with Commissioners Allred, Head, Johnson, and Nickle
voting "yesn and Commissioners Britton and Reynolds voting "no".
MOTION
• Commissioner Allred moved to approve therezoning of 8.05 acres to R -O,
Residential Office.
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Commissioner Head seconded the motion.
Mr. Osborne offered a Bill of Assurance that the area would consist of offices
only.
Commissioner Allred amended the motion to approve the rezoning of 8.05 acres to
R -O, Residential Office as guaranteed in the Bill of Assurance.
Commissioner Head seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-1-0 with Commissioners Allred, Head, Johnson, Nickle, and
Britton voting "yes" and Commissioner Reynolds voting "no".
Commissioner Johnson stated a Bill of Assurance had been offered providing for
no development in the flood plain until such time as an ordinance was passed and
limiting the density to 5 single family houses per acre.
Discussion regarding the proffered Bill of Assurance, flood plain and R -S zoning
ensued.
Commissioner Reynolds inquired as to enforcement of the Bill of Assurance and
recommended the rezoning be tabled.
Mr. Osborne stated it would be acceptable to the developer to leave the flood
plain zoned A-1 and withdrew the rezoning request on the flood plain acreage.
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Commissioner Johnson restated the request to leave the flood plain zoned A-1, as
automatically annexed. Further, she stated the rezoning request was for the
remaining acreage from A-1 to R -S with attachment of a Bill of Assurance
providing 5 single family houses per acre.
MOTION
Commissioner Head moved to approve rezoning request R95-5 subject to the flood
plain remaining A-1 zoning and the remaining acreage being zoned as R -S with
attachment of a Bill of Assurance providing 5 single family residences per acre.
Commissioner Nickle seconded the motion.
Mr. Conklin stated that Mr. Robert Keen, a property owner, had communicated by
phone that he was in opposition to the rezoning.
The motion failed 4-2-0 with Commissioners Allred, Johnson, Nickle and Head
voting "yes" and Commissioners Britton and Reynolds voting "no". (Commission By-
laws require 5 affirmative votes on rezonings.)
MOTION
Commissioner Head moved to approve rezoning request R95-5 subject to the flood
plain remaining A-1 and the remaining acreage being zoned as R-1.
Commissioner Nickle seconded the motion.
The motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1.
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REZONING REQUEST R95-7
SHARON STILES - 117 W. ROCK
The next item on the agenda was a request for rezoning on property located at 117
W. Rock from C-2 Thoroughfare Commercial to R -O Residential Office submitted by
Sharon Stiles. The staff recommended in favor of the request.
Commissioner Britton inquired as to whether or not C-2 zoning would allow
Residential Office.
Mr. Conklin stated Residential Office was allowed under C-2 zoning, however, the
applicant would have to rehabilitate the structure to the commercial electrical
standard creating an undue and additional expense.
MOTION
Commissioner Reynolds made a motion to approve the rezoning.
Commissioner Head seconded.
The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
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AMENDMENTS TO COMMISSION BY-LAWS
Commissioner Johnson called attention to the amendments to the By-laws and stated
changes to the By-laws were required to be presented at one meeting and voted on
at the next meeting.
One of the proposed changes was to Article VI.A.2 to read as follows:
"A vicinity map showing the location of the parcel of property and
all major thoroughfares and collector streets in the area; further,
a map showing all streets and the zoning of all property in an
approximate one -mile radius of the parcel in question. If there is
a proposed subdivision within a one -mile radius of the parcel for
which the preliminary plat has been approved, the vicinity map
should show the streets in the proposed subdivision."
Commissioner Nickle stated his support for amending Article VI.A.2 of the By-
laws.
The second proposed amendment was to Article III. MEETINGS B. and C. as follows:
B. The regular annual meeting of the Planning Commission
shall be held at the first meeting of the month of
February, each year, at (6:30 or 7:00) P.M. on the
second Monday of the month or on such other day of the
month as may be fixed by vote of the Commission.
isC. The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held at
(6:30 or 7:00) P.M. on the second and fourth Mondays of
each month. Mail notices of such meetings shall be
given at least four days in advance of each such
meeting."
Commissioner Nickle stated he was not in favor of changing the meeting time.
Commissioner Johnson stated discussion of the proposed changes to the By-laws
would be held at the next meeting.
Discussion
ensued
regarding
terms,
election
of officers,
meeting
times, and
whether or
not to
revise the
By-laws
in their
entirety.
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Ms. Little presented a request from the developers of Northwest Village to
address the Commission regarding the final plat and the large scale development.
She explained originally the developers had been scheduled on the agenda for the
February 27 meeting but the item had been tabled for missing the deadline for
information requested by the staff. She added that, for the Commission to hear
the request of Northwest Village, was not a violation of the public notice
clause.
FINAL PLAT - NORTHWEST VILLAGE
TED PITTMAN - E OF HWY 71 B. S OF SHEPHERD
The next item was the final plat for Northwest Village submitted by Development
Consultants on behalf of Second Century Investments represented by Greg Bone for
property located east of Highway 71B and north and south of Shepherd Lane. The
property contains 12.22 acres with 5 lots and is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare
Commercial.
Staff recommended approval of the plat subject to the filing of an easement
vacation, deeding of Lot SA as right of way, and covenants for the subdivision
which would prevent outside storage or display of materials.
Ms. Little stated the requested agreements with the Northwest Arkansas Mall for
cost sharing of improvements at Shepherd Lane in the amount of $70,000 and Joyce
Street in the amount of $30,000 had been provided and copies were distributed.
She also advised she was in receipt of a copy of the covenants.
• Ms. Little explained the Final Plat and Large Scale Development Plat followed
immediately after the Preliminary Plat but could not be filed at the courthouse
until all improvements were completed with the exception of the final pavement.
Commissioner Reynolds inquired as to whether a Bill of Assurance was required
regarding outside storage.
Ms. Little stated the covenants provided that no outside storage or presentation
of materials would be allowed.
In regard to the Final Plat, Commissioner Johnson inquired as to whether or not
all staff recommendations had been complied with.
Mr. Ted Pittman, Second Century Investments, stated they had complied with those
recommendations.
MOTION
Commissioner Allred moved to approve the Final Plat subject to staff comments.
Commissioner Head seconded the motion.
Mr. Len Schapper inquired as to whether the Final Plat was in accordance with the
Parking Lot Ordinance.
Ms. Little stated the Large Scale Development would be subject to the Ordinance.
Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Mr. Pittman advised changes had been made to the Large Scale Development since
• Subdivision Committee. He stated the new plat was in conformance with the
Parking Lot Ordinance by increasing the entrance throat and elongating the
median. Further, he added there was 150 feet setback from pavement of Highway
71B. Additionally, he stated Chik-Fil-A had requested ingress and egress and
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asked the Commission to consider the same and upon the Commission's approval they
would request approval from the State.
Ms. Little stated that the staff did not recommend approving the ingress and
egress request.
Commissioner Johnson pointed out storage was designated between Anchor C and
Anchor D.
Commissioner Nickle inquired if a light had been added at the Chik-Fil-A proposed
entrance.
Mr. Pittman advised he wished to withdraw the ingress and egress request. He went
on to say he was coordinating with city engineers and the Rouse Company to align
access areas.
Ms. Little stated the staff recommended for compliance with the Parking Lot
Ordinance and a grading and drainage plan. She commended the developer's effort
toward tree preservation and further stated she did not feel they would have any
problems complying with the staff recommendations.
Mr. Allred inquired if the development was in compliance with the sign
ordinances.
Ms. Little stated the 3 signs would meet the requirements with the dedication of
the lots.
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Commissioner Allred moved to approve the Large Scale Development subject to staff
comments, namely that the Chik-Fil-A entrance be deleted.
Commission Nickle seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
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The chair asked for announcements from the Commission and recognized Commissioner
Britton who requested drafting of a resolution on House Bill 1726.
Commissioner Johnson explained
House Bill 1726
was the Private Property
Rights
Act and had been addressed by
the City Council.
Ms. Little stated the Council had drafted and forward a resolution opposing House
Bill 1726.
Commissioner Johnson stated that theCityCouncil's resolution represented the
City of Fayetteville and a resolution from the Commission opposing House Bill
1726 was moot.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Johnson stated this was the second hearing on the three ordinances
and, after completion of the hearing, the ordinances would be voted on and
forwarded to City Council.
Ms. Little stated the Council would decide whether or not to have additional
hearings and the ordinances had been forwarded to the Ordinance Review Committee.
COMMERCIAL USES WITHIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AS CONDITIONAL USE.
Ms. Little explained the Ordinance would amend Chapter 160 zoning code
establishing standards and regulations for Limited Neighborhood Commercial Use.
Mr. Conklin stated that, per request from the City Attorney's office, criteria
and guidelines had been added to the ordinance.
Commissioner Johnson stated that, due to the extensive additions, she would
entertain a motion to postpone hearing on the ordinances.
MOTION
Commissioner Johnson moved to postpone the second hearing on the ordinance until
the next meeting.
Commissioner Head seconded the motion.
• Ms. Little explained the additions were specifically requested by the City
Attorney's office on the basis that, the more specific the ordinance, the more
defensible the ordinance.
Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Mr. Schapper inquired of Mr. Conklin as to what constituted mixed commercial -
residential zone and how it would work.
Mr. Conklin stated he would deliver the changes and address the height, setbacks
and density requirements with Mr. Schapper before the next meeting.
Ms. Little stated the public hearing notice would not be violated to discuss the
additions at the next meeting.
Commissioner Johnson requested that Mr. Schapper and the Commission members
communicate with Mr. Conklin outside the meeting regarding requests for
clarification and additions to the ordinance.
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SECOND DWELLING UNITS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AS A CONDITIONAL USE.
Ms. Little explained the ordinance, otherwise known as the "Granny House"
Ordinance, amended Chapter 160 of the Zoning Code in order to establish standards
and regulations for Detached Second Dwelling Units Within Residential Districts
as a Conditional Use.
Commissioner Allred asked if the zoning would remain if the second dwelling was
no longer owner occupied.
Ms. Little stated she would favor leaving that function to administrative
discretion.
Commissioner Allred requested clarification and definition of what was considered
"single occupant." Discussion ensued regarding alternative language.
Ms. Little read the following change:
"Item 4
- provide
additional alternative,
affordable housing within
existing
residential neighborhoods to
serve a growing elderly,
smaller
household
size and rental market."
Commissioner Head expressed concern over the long term effect of the ordinance.
Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of the ordinance.
Commissioner Nickle requested the ordinance require structures conform to the
• zoning setbacks.
Commissioner Head read the following:
It ..The second dwelling unit may only be permitted on a residential
lot which enters an existing one owner occupied, single family
detached dwelling unit subject to existing setback requirements."
Discussion ensued regarding the definition of "building area.,, Ms. Little read
the following:
"Item 4 ... maximum building area coverage required by the zone shall
prevail."
Discussion ensued regarding the parking requirements. Ms. Little read the
following:
"B.7 ... the second dwelling unit shall be provided with parking in
addition to and at the same ratio as that required for the main
dwelling and shall be located to the rear of the main structure."
Discussion ensued regarding Item 5 and square footage requirements for the
detached second dwelling. Language stands as written.
Discussion ensued regarding whether or not the Commission wanted to review
developments subject to this proposed ordinance, establish a Design Review
Subcommittee, or allow the Subdivision Committee to provide this function. Ms.
Little read as follows:
(page 3)..."Planning Commission or a subcommittee shall review the
• design elements."
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Discussion ensued regarding language and Commissioner Johnson read as follows:
(top of page 3) ... "these elements shall be looked at in evaluating
the design of the structure..."
Discussion ensued regarding language and Commissioner Johnson read as follows:
(in 1) ... "the building massing and materials reflect existing
conditions for the principal structure and comply with the existing
structure..."
Typographical correction in B.1 to read, "site plan drawn."
Ms. Helen Nobles, an area resident, stated she supported the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Conklin explained Ms. Nobles had applied for a second dwelling unit with the
Board of Adjustment and was denied. He stated she had then applied for a tandem
lot with the Planning Commission and was denied. He advised the proposed
ordinance would address her situation.
MOTION
Commissioner Allred made a motion to forward the ordinance to the City Council
subject to the changes requested and staff comments.
Commissioner Head seconded the motion.
isMotion passed with a unanimous vote.
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FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
Commissioner Nickle expressed concern regarding the term "manufactured home."
Mr. Santos stated the definition of manufactured home was from the FEMA model
ordinance. Discussion ensued regarding what the ordinance related to and what
insurance was required.
Mr. Santos stated the additions were beyond the minimum FEMA requirements and
read the changes as follows:
Section H.S.f..."to the extent practicable lot boundaries shall be
made to coincide with natural and preexisting manmade drainageways
within subdivisions to avoid the creation of lots that can be built
upon only by altering such drainageways."
(page 5) G..."any lot platted so that a portion of the lot lies in
a special flood hazard area shall contain a minimum of 6000 square
feet of buildable area outside the special flood hazard area."
(page 5) H... "any lot platted so that the entire lot lies in a
special flood hazard area shall contain a minimum of 1 acre."
Mr. Santos advised the additions would aid in applying to the Community Rating
Service for reduction of flood insurance rates. He then discussed clustering and
stated a drawing would be provided to further illustrate and clarify.
• Regarding stream setbacks, Mr. Santos stated an illustration would be provided
and read as follows:
J..."any area that is located outside the special flood hazard area
but where a stream is located no building or fill may located within
a distance of the stream bank equal to 5 times the width of the
stream at the top of the bank or 20 feet on each side, which ever is
greater."
Commissioner Head requested an updated FEMA map.
Mr. Santos stated a request had been made to FEMA and the Corp of Engineers and
the expected completion date is 1997 with a cost to the federal government of
$300,000.
Mr. Santos read the following change regarding disclosure of flood hazard:
(top of last page) ... "a copy of the notice shall be recorded by the
flood plain administrator in the office of the Washington County
Clerk and shall be recorded in the manner so that it appears in the
chain of title of the affected parcel of land."
Discussion ensued regarding what types of development were allowed in the flood
plain area and disallowal of encroachment into the flood way area.
MOTION
Commissioner Head moved to forward the ordinance to the City Council and
suggested a close review.
Commissioner Reynolds seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a unanimous vote.