Planning Commission

10/13/2022 - Minutes I. Call to Order Members Present: Mike O’Brien, Chair; Abby Bleything, Vice-Chair; Joe Perron; Sarah van Ryckevorsel; Tommie Murray; Brendan Sage; Connor Daley City Staff Present: Eric Vorwald T Guests Present: Marielle Matthews Call to Order by: Mike O’Brien F Meeting Start Time: 6:33 PM Minutes Recorded by: Eric Vorwald A II. Changes to the Agenda None III. Public Comment R Marielle Matthews introduced herself and indicated that she was just attending to listen. IV. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes D Decision: 4 – 0 Motion by: Sarah Second: Connor Motion to approve the minutes as presented. All were in favor. V. Approval of Draft FY2023 Work Plan Eric introduced the work plan and provided background on the information included in the document, as well as the joint commission chair meeting to discuss common goals and projects. Eric reviewed the information and noted that the work plan items were not in a priority order and should be used as a general framework and not necessarily a “to do” list. Mike asked Eric to update the Commissioners on the Ambassador from the Commission on Inclusion and Belonging that would be joining the Planning Commission on odd months. Eric gave an overview of this and indicated that Bruce Wilson would be the Planning Commission Ambassador. Eric indicated that this was a new format so changes may occur over time with this arrangement. With that, no formal vote was taken to approve the work plan, but a consensus was offered to support the work plan items. VI. Continued Discussion on Article IV - Section 4.1 thru 4.12 Eric introduced the draft document and reiterated that most of the information included in the draft was previously reviewed. He indicated that the biggest changes were related to historic preservation. Eric indicated that this was changed to include incentives for protection, rather than regulations to prevent demolition. Following the introduction, Eric reviewed the changes  VI. Continued Discussion on Article IV - Section 4.1 thru 4.12 Eric introduced the draft document and reiterated that most of the information included in the draft was previously reviewed. He indicated that the biggest changes were related to historic preservation. Eric indicated that this was changed to include incentives for protection, rather than regulations to prevent demolition. Following the introduction, Eric reviewed the changes that were proposed in the draft, starting with Section 4.1. The Planning Commission provided feedback on the proposed changes and indicated any issues or concurrence. Eric provided a detailed review and background on Section 4.4 related to design review. He noted that this section seemed to be a carryover from the 2014 regulations, which included design review districts. He also reviewed the process outlined in statute that would be required T to reestablish some kind of design review district or similar regulatory mechanism to protect historic structures. With that, he indicated that an approach to incentivize the protection of historic resources was a possible option that could be incorporated into the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations without the need to establish new commissions, develop design criteria, or inventory properties for historic integrity. The Commissioners engaged in a lengthy F discussion related to options for protection of historic resources and possible paths forward. Eric indicated that he would do some research on the options proposed and bring information to the Commissioners at their next meeting. To conclude this discussion, the Commissioners discussed the incentives that were included in the draft text and offered suggestions for possible changes. A After the review of Section 4.4, Eric indicated that the rest of the draft, up through Section 4.11 was relatively unchanged. He requested the Commission review Sections 4.5 through 4.11 and then they could focus on Section 4.4 and Section 4.12 at their next meeting. All were in agreement. With that, the rest of the draft was reviewed and the Commissioners provided R comments as necessary on the draft. VII. City Updates Eric indicated that the Festival of the Pumpkins was coming up and that carving would be taking D place in the coming weeks. He also provided information on the Cannabis Control Commission’s first meeting and the approval of a local retail license. VIII. Other Business Eric reviewed a request for consideration that was submitted by a property owner for possible changes to the dimensional standards and the zoning map. The Commission declined to entertain this request at this time. Eric provided an update on a recent real estate listing that included a rendering of a building on East Allen Street and indicated that the rendering would most likely not be possible based on the regulations. Finally, Eric indicated that the next meeting would be on November 10 th and the Commission agreed to do this as a hybrid meeting. An update was also provided on the sale of the St. Stephen’s property. IX. Adjourn Motion by: Joe Second: Tommie Meeting End Time: 8:15 PM