Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/27/2023

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Commissioner Van Scoy asked and received confirmation that as proposed, a structure that was built in compliance with setback regulations but no longer meets those requirements because the setbacks have changed, could be expanded as long as the noncompliance is not increased. Planning Manager Larson confirmed that the expansion would be limited to the structure, explaining that parking lots/surfaces often have additional stormwater improvements that would be needed. Commissioner Hunt noted language that appeared to be redundant. Planning Manager Larson provided additional context. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that perhaps the additional term "architectural review board" is added in addition to HOA. He asked if parking plan, specifically for commercial uses, should be listed with the other types of plans. Planning Manager Larson noted that is located under the parking section. He agreed with a grammatical suggestion made by Commission Gengler. Councilmember Woestehoff noted that all the mailing notice distances appear to be the same. He stated that personally he would like to see the notice mailing area expanded for subdivision requests, but otherwise would suggest simplifying the language if the requirement is the same for all requests. Planning Manager Larson replied that subdivisions would be notified to a larger audience and that would be found in the subdivision section. Commissioner Anderson commented that in the rural area the lots are larger, and no one is notified because 350 feet does not even reach the neighboring property. He stated that at minimum, the neighboring properties should be notified. Planning Manager Larson agreed that would make sense but explained that everyone must be treated equally and notified in the same manner. Commissioner Anderson stated that the neighboring properties should be alerted and given the opportunity to provide input. Planning Manager Larson noted that is the purpose of the sign on the property alerting people about a request. Chairperson Bauer noted that the 350 feet is from the property line on all sides, therefore the adjacent neighbors would be notified. Commissioner Van Scoy asked for clarification on conditional uses,comparing the current process to what is proposed. Planning Commission/March 23, 2023 Page 3 of 5