Planning Commission

4/22/2021 - Minutes I. Call to Order Members Present: Mike O’Brien, Chair; Amy Houghton, Vice-Chair; Terry Zigmund, Secretary; Abby Bleything; Joe Perron; Sarah van Ryckevorsel; Tommie Murray T City Staff Present: Eric Vorwald Guests Present: Kristine Lott, Mayor F Call to Order by: Mike O’Brien Meeting Start Time: 6:34 PM Minutes Recorded by: Eric Vorwald A II. Changes to the Agenda None III. Public Comment R None IV. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Decision: 3 – 0 – 1 D Motion by: Joe Second: Terry Approve minutes with corrections as noted. Amy abstained as not attending the meeting. V. Continue Review of Appendix B – Form Based Code Eric provided an introduction to the review of the Form Based Code. He began with a brief recap of the previous meeting and the items that were discussed. He also provided the Planning Commission with proposed language related to the discussion at the April 8th meeting regarding the notification time for the Project Review Committee. He indicated that a review of any proposed changes would be done prior to a public hearing to ensure the Commissioners were comfortable with the proposed changes. Following this discussion, Eric began to review proposed changes outlined in Part 2. These changes included additional language related to zoning permit and Certificate of Conformity expiration and administrative adjustments. One specific item that was discussed was the parking setback adjustment. Eric identified a proposed change that would provide an alternative adjustment for corner lots since these lots have two parking setbacks. He illustrated several examples where the parking setbacks were creating situations that limited the development potential for corner lots. The Planning Commission engaged in extended conversation about this proposed amendment including the impact and potential for the creation of common drives. Eric indicated that common drives were covered under a different section and we would review that separately.  examples where the parking setbacks were creating situations that limited the development potential for corner lots. The Planning Commission engaged in extended conversation about this proposed amendment including the impact and potential for the creation of common drives. Eric indicated that common drives were covered under a different section and we would review that separately. The Planning Commission agreed in general to keep the proposed language related to parking setbacks but wanted to revisit this change at a future meeting. Next, the Planning Commission began discussion of Part 3, which discusses the regulating plan. Eric identified multiple editorial changes, and focused the discussion on curb cuts. Specifically, there were several sections of the text that Eric requested clarification or background. Tommie and Mike provided input on several of the sections, and the T Commissioners discussed various changes to the language related to curb cuts. Several suggested edits were identified and Eric agreed to incorporate these into the text. With discussions on curb cuts generally wrapped up, Eric agreed to consult the Department of Public works on several items related to their standards and locational considerations. Mike F noted the time and asked if there was interest in continuing the discussions or stopping for the evening. Generally, the Commissioners agreed to end discussions for the night and continue at the next meeting. VI. City Updates A Eric provided the Planning Commission with information on the Parking Inventory, Analysis, and Management Planning, and an update on the historic preservation efforts. Mayor Lott provided information on the Manger Search Committee, and other Council items that were discussed. She also mentioned that the Housing Commission had not met therefore she had no updates from them. R VII. Other Business Eric remined the Commissioners that the next meeting would be on May 13th and we would continue discussions on the Form Based Code. He also reminded those Commissioners with terms expiring to indicate if they were interested in being considered for reappointment. D VIII. Adjourn Motion by: Joe Second: Amy Meeting End Time: 8:10 PM