Planning Commission

6/10/2021 - 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 City Staff Present: Eric Vorwald Guests Present: Councilor Jim Duncan Call to Order by: Mike O’Brien Meeting Start Time: 6:33 PM Minutes Recorded by: Eric Vorwald II. Changes to the Agenda None III. Public Comment None IV. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Decision: 3 – 0 – 1 Motion by: Joe Second: Terry Approved the minutes as presented. Amy abstained as she did not attend the May 27th meeting. V. Continue Review of Appendix B – Form Based Code Parts 1 - 4 Eric began the review of the form-based code by providing an overview of the various building form standards (BFS) and described their locations throughout the gateways. He indicated that the sections of the regulations being discussed applied to all the BFSs, and there were specific regulations that apply to each BFS. Those standards are included in sections 403 through 406. Mike indicated this review was being done to help better identify how the form-based code applied to the gateways and where the various levels of development density were being planned. After this introduction, the Planning Commission continued their discussion of the amendments and began with the discussion on siting. The Commissioners recapped their discussion from the May 27th meeting and continued to deliberate on the amount of a building to permit being set back from the required building line, as well as how far back to allow the buildings be set. The majority of this discussion centered around concerns that buildings being set too far back would deactivate the street space and lose the “edge” feel of the street space. After much discussion, the Planning Commission agreed to leave the language as presented and revisit this information prior to scheduling a public hearing. The Commissioners continued their discussion on Section 402 and deliberated on language regarding the location of parking. Eric indicated that proposed amendments to the language  deactivate the street space and lose the “edge” feel of the street space. After much discussion, the Planning Commission agreed to leave the language as presented and revisit this information prior to scheduling a public hearing. The Commissioners continued their discussion on Section 402 and deliberated on language regarding the location of parking. Eric indicated that proposed amendments to the language were being proposed to better clarify where parking can be located on the property. There was also discussion on buildable area and how it is impacted by setting the building back on a property. Eric focused on two more sections where amendments were proposed and explained the reasoning behind the proposed amendments. The Commissioners agreed with the proposed amendments. With time running short, Mike suggested the discussion concluded and revisited at the next meeting. All were in agreement. VI. City Updates Eric indicated that he has been having conversations with property owners on developments along the gateways, but did not provide any specific details as they are still in the preliminary stages of discussions. He also indicated that City Council adopted the amendments that were previously reviewed by the Planning Commission. Councilor Duncan provided an update on the Housing Commission work and stated that a joint meeting to discuss recommendations for how to encourage more family housing was anticipated to occur in July. He also provided an update on the City Manager hiring and search process. VII. Other Business Eric noted that the next meeting would be on June 24th and we would continue the discussions of Parts 1 thru 4 of the form-based code. VIII. Adjourn Motion by: Abby Second: Amy Meeting End Time: 8:18 PM