Committee of the Whole Meeting

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE City Hall – Council Chambers August 6, 2018 The Committee of the Whole met in the Council Chambers at 6:20 p.m. on August 6, 2018, with the following Committee persons in attendance: Mayor Jim Brown, Tom Blanford, Frank Darrah, Susan deBuhr, Rob Green, Daryl Kruse, Mark Miller, and David Wieland. Staff members attended from all City Departments and other members of the community attended. Mayor Brown called the meeting to order and introduced the first item on the agenda Downtown Ordinance revisions related to building design review. Iris Lehmann, Planner I reviewed the staff recommended changes to Section 29-168: Central Business District Overlay Zoning and Section 29-2: Definitions. She explained these sections of the code provide guidance for building, site design standards, maintenance and development within the district. She stated city staff has been working with Community Main Street to clarify the review process and provide more objectivity to the design criteria of this section. It also cleans up the language and provides a better reader friendly code. Ms. Lehmann continued by reviewing a summary of the proposed amendments including the addition of definitions for façade and storefront; existing residential buildings with up to seven units are exempted from the Planning and Zoning and City Council review process; allowing smaller front yard setbacks for new construction and improvements; the addition of building composition regulations, which include percentage of materials permitted on exterior of buildings, permitted colors of exterior; the addition of building entry regulations; and outlining the types of signs permitted in the overlay district. Council discussion was held. Mayor Brown opened it for public comment. Tim Schilling 3434 Tuscan Drive commented do not over regulate, voicing concerns with the color regulation and signage size. Frank Darrah motioned to have staff proceed with the draft ordinance as presented. David Wieland seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Brown introduced the final item on the agenda bills and payrolls. David Wieland motioned to approve the bills and payrolls as presented and Tom Blanford seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. There being no further discussion Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Minutes by Lisa Roeding, Controller/City Treasurer