Planning Commission

7/22/2021 - Minutes I. Call to Order Members Present: Mike O’Brien, Chair; Sarah van Ryckevorsel; Tommie Murray City Staff Present: Eric Vorwald Guests Present: Kristine Lott, Mayor; Bryn Oakleaf, City Councilor Call to Order by: Mike O’Brien Meeting Start Time: 6:30pm Minutes Recorded by: Eric Vorwald II. Changes to the Agenda None III. Public Comment None IV. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Decision: 3-0 Motion by: Tommie Second By: Sarah Minutes/Notes: Motion to approve the minutes as presented. V. Continue Review of Appendix B – Form Based Code Parts 1 - 4; as amended Minutes/Notes: Eric began by providing a recap of the previous meeting and identifying the information that was discussed. Following his introduction, he proceeded to review the text of the form-based code, starting with the proposed changes in Part 4. The Commissioners discussed the amendments and Eric noted comments that were submitted in advance by Abby at the relevant points. Key points in the review focused on the bonus story incentives and if these were the right incentives for the City, and if the offering of a bonus story was the most beneficial to the development community. The Commissioners also suggested language to encourage dwellings with 2 or more bedrooms, and additional green space/pocket parks for the good of the community. The Planning Commission continued their review of the draft changes and provided comments and suggestions for further edits or clarification on items. This included several components for legal review to ensure the draft regulations will remain consistent with state statutes and case law. This was in relation to the provision for adjustments to the neighborhood manners setbacks. Following the review of the rest of the draft changes, Eric indicated he would update the  The Planning Commission continued their review of the draft changes and provided comments and suggestions for further edits or clarification on items. This included several components for legal review to ensure the draft regulations will remain consistent with state statutes and case law. This was in relation to the provision for adjustments to the neighborhood manners setbacks. Following the review of the rest of the draft changes, Eric indicated he would update the document and bring it back before the Planning Commission for an additional review in advance of considering a public hearing. He indicated that this would most likely occur at the first meeting in September. This would provide sufficient time to make changes and get legal opinions on the outstanding questions that were identified. VI. City Updates No specific city updates were provided. VII. Other Business Minutes/Notes: Eric indicated that the next meeting would be on August 12 th and it would include members of the Housing Commission to provide information on their discussions about housing affordability and what options may be considered to encourage affordability and family sized (3 or more bedroom) units. He stated that he would send out information in advance of the meeting and it would be offered as a hybrid format. The Planning Commission also discussed having only one meeting in August and all in attendance agreed that would be acceptable. VIII. Adjourn Motion By: Sarah Second: Tommie Meeting End Time: 8:07pm