Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/03/2003

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I I I ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Case//2: Request for Sketch Plan Review of River Park; Case of Dale Wirz Case #2 was withdrawn upon adoption of the agenda. Commissioner Brauer arrived at 7:05 p.m. Case #3: Review Proposed Amendments to Chapter 9 Zoning and Subdivision of Land Loren Gordon, consultant from Hoisington Koegler, explained that he was contacted to review and make recommendations for necessary amendments to City Code Chapter 9 for the purpose of implementing the new Comprehensive Plan. He noted that that last summer staff completed the necessary changes to the planned unit development and low, medium, and high-density residential district zoning regulations. He explained that the proposed amendments to Section 9.50 (Subdivision) have been drafted and are ready for review.- Mr. Gordon noted the subdivision chapter was up for discussion at this meeting and deals with lot approval, splits, park dedication fees, design standards, grading plans, etc. He indicated the updates would improve the process for both developer and staff after this was approved. Mr~ Gordon ran through the changes in Chapter 9 with the Commission and asked fro: their questions and comments. Commissioner Watson asked if this Ordinance was up for approval tonight. Principal Planner Trudgeon noted the Ordinance would be discussed this evening and a public hearing would need to be held before it could be approved. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if the fee schedule for plat fees was part of this Ordinance. Principal Planner Trudgeon noted the Council approves a fee schedule every year and this Ordinance refers to that document as it changes on a yearly basis. He noted these changes would require Ordinance approval every year with these changes. Vice Chairperson Reeve asked if the City Attorney always reviews the title of a property. Principal Planner Trudgeon noted this has been done in the past tO make sure all title issues are clear before plans are finalized. Commissioner Brauer questioned if the 350-foot notice requirement for public hearing notices should be enlarged. Principal Planner Trudgeon indicated staff would be notifying residents at the sketch plan phase to keep them involved in items in their area and' staff is currentlY notifying-property owners within 700 feet of a potential project. Commissioner Brauer stated he felt that 700 feet should be placed in the Ordinance for major plats. Planning Commission/March 13, 2003 Page 3 of'5 39