Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/06/2011

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Environmental Coordinator Anderson displayed a map of parcels that could be affected by the ordinance change. - Associate Planner Gladhill stated looking at the map the majority of areas being affected are Emerald Pond Park, areas in the Ponds Subdivision and a few parcels abutting Rivers Bend Park. Commissioner Brauer asked what purpose is served by doing this. Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated the purpose would be to add in some flexibility to some lots adjacent to permanent open spaces. The intent of the rear yard setback is to provide separation of living spaces and with the State Supreme Court ruling on variances, which is where the flexibility comes into play. Associate Planner Gladhill stated the city was looking for more ways in the Comp Plan for flexible zoning; now the city is trying to find ways in the ordinances for the flexibility. He noted variances no longer are viewed as the standard tool for flexibility and are limited to very few special circumstances. Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to recommend that City Council introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 117 -111 of the City's Zoning Code to include a reduced rear yard setback of twenty (20) feet on properties entirely adjoining a parcel(s) zoned PARK. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Van Scoy, Brauer, Dunaway, and Rogers. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #2: Staff Update The Staff Update was noted. Case. #3: Zoning Bulletin The Zoning Bulletin was noted. OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Van Scoy, Brauer, Dunaway, and Rogers. Voting No: None. Absent: None. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission /January 6, 2011 Page 3 of 4