City Council Zoning Sub Committee

CITY COUNCIL ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE 1/31/2017 - Minutes 1. Roll Call In City Council, Roll Call recorded 3 present. (C. Milinazzo, C. Belanger, C. Rourke). Others present were Eric Slagle (Insp. Services), C. Mercier, Manager Murphy, C. Elliott, Chris O'Connor (Solicitor), C. Leary, C. Samaras and M. Kennedy. 1.I. Zoning SC January 31, 2017. 2. Meeting Called To Order In City Council, C. Milinazzo noted that there were other meetings discussing the proposed zoning changes and that there will be continued discussions regarding same. 3. Order Of Business 3.I. RE: Review Of Proposed Zoning Amendments From Developmental Services. In City Council, Mr. Slagle began discussing the changes to the code concerning the accessory dwelling units noting that deed restrictions would be added to the final ordinance. C. Belanger noted the Pawtucketville organization would be discussing the changes at next meeting. C. Milinazzo opened meeting up to public and the following addressed the subcommittee; Deb Forgione; Thayer Eastman; and John Hamblet. Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Belanger to recommend to City Council to refer Section 4.3.5.2 (unregistered vehicles) to law department to put into ordinance form. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 3 yeas. So voted. Mr. Slagle noted that there are new and revised sections to the code especially in the use table. C. Milinazzo reqeusted proposed version should be added to website so that all may have a chance to review. Mr. Slagle noted that unregistered cars can not be worked on at a residential address as that would increase difficulty in enforcement of ordinance to prevent side businesses from going on. C. Mercier noted the language was sufficient to ensure that cars could be left on property for further use. Mr. Slagle commented on the use of side yard setbacks and that no permit is required for under 200 square feet. C. Belanger commented that bike racks  Council to refer Section 4.3.5.2 (unregistered vehicles) to law department to put into ordinance form. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 3 yeas. So voted. Mr. Slagle noted that there are new and revised sections to the code especially in the use table. C. Milinazzo reqeusted proposed version should be added to website so that all may have a chance to review. Mr. Slagle noted that unregistered cars can not be worked on at a residential address as that would increase difficulty in enforcement of ordinance to prevent side businesses from going on. C. Mercier noted the language was sufficient to ensure that cars could be left on property for further use. Mr. Slagle commented on the use of side yard setbacks and that no permit is required for under 200 square feet. C. Belanger commented that bike racks should not be used to avoid parking space regulations. Mr. Slagle noted the internal discussion regarding whether unregistered cars should have a tarp or not. Mr. Slagle commented on the commercial parking of unregistered vehicles. Mr. Slagle noted that the neighborhoods must be proactive in informing City of unregistered vehicles in yards. Mr. Slagle commented on landscaped open space regulations noting the definition of same and that the area would be increased under new regulations. C. Rourke noted the problem associated with open space landscaping. C. Belanger commented on new overlay distict proposal. Mr. Slagle noted change was designed to drive small businesses. C. Milinazzo thanked the administration for their information. 3.I.i. ZONING AMENDMENTS 4. Adjournment In City Council, Motion to recess by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted. Meeting recessed at 6:10 PM. Michael Q. Geary, City Clerk