HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Agenda Packet 06.15.2022PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Formal Meeting – 6:00 PM
Emma Harvat Hall
Iowa City City Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda
Zoning Code Text Amendments
4. Case No. REZ22-0009
Consideration of an amendment to Title 14, Zoning to clarify historic preservation related
regulations.
5. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: May 18, 2022
6. Planning and Zoning Information
7. Adjournment
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact
Anne Russett, Urban Planning, at 319-356-5251 or arussett@iowa-city.org. Early requests are
strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings
Formal: July 6 / July 20 / August 3
Informal: Scheduled as needed.
Date: June 15, 2022
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner
Re: Zoning Code Amendment (REZ22-0009) related to historic preservation
Introduction
The Iowa City Zoning Code (Title 14) is subject to alteration and clarification as situations and
circumstances change throughout the City. The proposed ordinance addresses a few issues that
have come to light with various aspects of code language and how the code is applied.
Specifically, this code clean-up amendment serves to clarify language and expectations
throughout the code relating to historic preservation. A summary of the proposed changes is
provided in the attached memo to the Historic Preservation Commission [Attachment 1].
Background
Since the proposed changes are related to historic preservation regulations, staff provided the
proposed amendments to the State Historic Preservation Office’s (SHPO) Certified Local
Government (CLG) Coordinator for review and comment. SHPO’s CLG coordinator noted no
concerns with the proposed changes [see correspondence included in Attachment 1].
Staff also presented the proposed amendments to the Historic Preservation Commission. At their
meeting on June 9, the Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments and
requested that an up-to-date list of historic landmarks be added to the website. Staff will ensure
a listing is updated annually during the historic preservation mailings to property owners.
Next Steps
Pending recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council must hold a
public hearing to consider the proposed text amendments.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Zoning Code be amended as illustrated in Attachment 1 to address
code clean-up items relating to historic preservation.
Attachments
1. Memo to the Historic Preservation Commission, dated June 9, 2022
Approved by: _____________________________________________
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
Date: June 9, 2022
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner & Emani Brinkman, Planning Intern
Re: Zoning Code Amendment (REZ22-0009) related to historic preservation
Introduction
The Iowa City Zoning Code (Title 14) is subject to alteration and clarification as situations and
circumstances change throughout the City. The proposed ordinance (Attachment 1) addresses a
few issues that have come to light with various aspects of code la nguage and how the code is
applied. This code clean-up amendment serves to clarify language and expectations throughout
the code relating to historic preservation.
Background
Staff maintains a list of amendments that need to be made to the Zoning Code based on
discussions between City staff. The amendments proposed in this memo are minor in nature and
provide clarification to those who depend on this document to make and understand important
City-wide decisions.
While the changes are minor, the Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing them to make
recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on preservation
issues per their mission codified in Section 14-7A-3 of the City Code. The State Historic
Preservation Office’s Certified Local Government Coordinator, Allison Archambo, has reviewed
the proposed amendments and noted no concerns with the changes. Her correspondence is
included as Attachment 2.
Proposed Amendments
The proposed code amendments and reasoning for each is detailed below.
1) Clarify Historic Preservation Exception Applicability (14-2A-7B, 14-2B-8A, and 14-
2C-11A)
Summary of Change: The code allows the Board of Adjustment to grant a special
exception to waive or modify dimensional or site development standards or approval
criteria in residential and commercial zones that would the prevent use or occupancy of a
property designated as an Iowa City landmark or registered in the National Register of
Historic Places. This provides substantial flexibility for historic properties, including
flexibility from standards relating to setbacks, height, parking areas, screening,
landscaping, and use-specific approval criteria, among other requirements. The code also
allows such properties to be adaptively reused in such a way not typically allowed in these
zones, including as community service, specialized education facility, or hospitality -
oriented retail uses. In both cases, the Board must find that the modification helps preserve
the historic, aesthetic, or cultural attributes of the property, and a Certificate of
Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission is required, in addition to
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requiring that several other general approval criteria are met. The proposed amendment
would clarify that this includes properties located in a Local Historic District.
Justification: Staff recommends the proposed amendment to clarify that properties in a
Historic District Overlay (OHD) zone will be regulated consistently with properties
individually zoned as Historic Landmarks for the purposes of qualifying for the flexibility
offered by this special exception. This is consistent with staff’s current interpretation of this
provision but provides more straight-forward language.
2) Remove List of Local Landmarks, Historic Districts, and Conservation Districts (14-
3B-1D and 14-3B-2D)
Summary of Change: The code currently lists properties that are designated as Local
Historic Districts, Local Historic Landmarks, and Conservation Districts. The proposed
amendment would remove the sections listing these districts and properties.
Justification: City Council currently designates Local Historic Districts and Landmarks by
rezoning them Historic District Overlay (OHD). Similarly, Local Conservation Districts are
rezoned Conservation District Overlay (OCD). Staff also maintains a list of Local Historic
Districts and Landmarks, and Local Conservation Districts, which is kept up-to-date and
is available to the public. The Zoning Code lists districts and landmarks as well, but these
codified lists are irregularly updated and are redundant with the rezoning ordinances
passed by Council when a property is designated. As such, staff recommends removing
the codified lists from the zoning code and relying instead on the ordinances passed by
Council and staff’s lists which are regularly maintained.
3) Add Abbreviation to Conservation Overlay Zones (14-3B-2)
Summary of Change: The code establishes the Conservation District Overlay (OCD) zone
to designate Local Conservation Districts within the City but does not list the abbreviation
used on the zoning map. The proposed amendment adds the abbreviation for
Conservation District Overlays (OCD) into the code.
Justification: Specifying that the OCD abbreviation is used for Conservation District
Overlay zones connects the designation on the zoning map with the zone it represents.
4) Clarify Historic Preservation Commission Procedures (14-8E-1)
Summary of Change: After receipt of an application for Historic Landmark designation or
following initiation of a proposal to designate a Local Historic or Conservation district, the
Historic Preservation Commission holds a public hearing on the proposal. The Zoning
Code requires that public notice be mailed, though the current requirements have been a
source of confusion and complaint. The code also requires that the designation of all Local
Historic Districts, Local Conservation Districts, and Local Historic Landmarks be submitted
to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), even when the SHPO will not review it.
The proposed amendment makes two changes. First, it clarifies the public notice mailing
procedures by delineating exactly how the list of property owners will be generated and
mailed. This revision will mean notices are mailed to the owner and any contract purchaser
of record using their last known address listed in the records of the County Auditor not
more than 14 days before the mailing. Second, it revises the submittal requirements such
that proposals shall only be sent to the SHPO for projects on which SHPO will provide
comment. These include proposals regarding Local Historic Districts but exclude
proposals regarding Local Conservation Districts and/or Local Historic Landmarks.
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Justification: Revising public notice mailing procedures will more clearly codify the process
staff will follow. Revising the SHPO submittal requirements will help align City policy with
SHPO policy, which will streamline submittals and prevent unnecessary work.
Next Steps
Pending recommendation of approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council
must hold a public hearing to consider the proposed text amendments.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Zoning Code be amended as illustrated in Attachment 1 to address
code clean-up items relating to historic preservation.
Attachments
1. Proposed Zoning Code Text Amendments
2. Correspondence with Allison Archambo (Certified Local Government Coordinator, State
Historic Preservation Office)
Approved by: _____________________________________________
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
Attachment 1
Page 1
Draft Zoning Code Text
Underlined text is suggested new language. Strike-through notation indicates language to be
deleted.
Amend 14-2A-7B as follows:
1. The Bboard of Aadjustment may grant a special exception to waive or modify any
dimensional or site development standards listed in this article or in chapter 5 of this title
or any approval criteria listed in chapter 4, article B of this title that would prevent use or
occupancy of a property located in a Historic District Overlay (OHD) designated as an
Iowa City landmark or registered on the national register of historic places. In addition to
the general special exception approval criteria set forth in chapter 4, article B of this title,
the following approval criteria must be met:
a. The modification or waiver will help preserve the historic, aesthetic, or cultural
attributes of the property;
b. The applicant must obtain a certificate of appropriateness from the Hhistoric
Ppreservation Ccommission.
2. The Bboard of Aadjustment may grant a special exception to allow a property
located in a Historic District Overlay (OHD) designated as an Iowa City landmark or
registered on the national register of historic places to be adapted and reused as a
community service use, specialized educational facility, or hospitality oriented retail use.
In addition to the general special exception approval criteria listed in chapter 4, ar ticle B
of this title, the applicant must also meet the following criteria in order for the Bboard to
grant this exception:
a. The exception is necessary to preserve the historic, aesthetic, or cultural
attributes of the property.
b. The applicant must obtain a certificate of appropriateness from the Hhistoric
Ppreservation Ccommission.
Amend 14-2B-8A as follows:
1. The Bboard of Aadjustment may grant a special exception to waive or modify any
dimensional or site development standards listed in this article or in chapter 5 of this title
or any approval criteria listed in chapter 4, article B of this title that would prevent use or
occupancy of a property located in a Historic District Overlay (OHD) designated as an
Iowa City landmark or registered on the national register of historic places. In addition to
the general special exception approval criteria set forth in chapter 4, article B of this title,
the following approval criteria must be met:
a. The modification or waiver will help preserve the historic, aesthetic, or cultural
attributes of the property;
b. The applicant must obtain a certificate of appropriateness from the Hhistoric
Ppreservation Ccommission.
2. The Bboard of Aadjustment may grant a special exception to allow a property
located in a Historic District Overlay (OHD) designated as an Iowa City landmark or
registered on the national register of historic places to be adapted and reused as a
community service use, specialized educational facility, or hospitality oriented retail use.
In addition to the general special exception approval criteria listed in chapter 4, article B
of this title, the applicant must also meet the following criteria in order for the Bboard to
grant this exception:
a. The exception will help preserve the historic, aesthetic, or cultural attributes of
the property;
b. The applicant must obtain a certificate of appropriateness from the Hhistoric
Ppreservation Ccommission.
Attachment 1
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Amend 14-2C-11 as follows:
A. Historic Preservation Exception: The Bboard of Aadjustment may grant a special
exception to waive or modify any dimensional or site development standards listed in this
article or in chapter 5 of this title or any approval criteria listed in chapter 4, article B of this
title that would prevent use or occupancy of a property located in a Historic District
Overlay (OHD) designated as an Iowa City landmark or registered on the National
Register of Historic Places. In addition to the general special exception approval criteria
set forth in chapter 4, article B of this title, the following approval criteria must be met:
1. The modification or waiver will help preserve the historic, aesthetic, or cultural
attributes of the property.
2. The applicant must obtain a certificate of appropriateness from the Hhistoric
Ppreservation Ccommission.
Strike 14-3B-1D “Designated Resources” within a Historic District Overlay Zone
Amend 14-3B-2 as follows:
A. Purpose: The conservation district overlay (OCD) zone is used to designate
conservation districts. The purpose of this overlay zone is to:
1. Conserve the unique characteristics of older neighborhoods and resources,
including their architectural, historical and aesthetic qualities;
2. Provide for design review of new construction or alteration of existing resources to
assure compatibility with the existing character of older neighborhoods and preserve the
historic integrity of the resource;
3. Encourage the retention, rehabilitation and appropriate maintena nce of existing
buildings, structures and sites in older neighborhoods;
4. Stabilize property values and encourage reinvestment in older neighborhoods; and
5. Protect the environmental setting of historic landmarks and historic districts through
the designation of conservation districts adjacent to historic landmarks and historic
districts.
Strike 14-3B-2D “Designated Resources” within a Conservation District Overlay Zone
Amend 14-8E-1C as follows:
1. Upon receipt of an application for historic landmark designation or following
initiation of a proposal to designate a historic or conservation district, the historic
preservation commission will hold a public hearing on the proposal.
2. The historic preservation commission will give notice of the time, date, place and
subject matter of such public hearing at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing. Such
notice must be served by ordinary mail addressed to each property owner of land
included in such proposed district at the property owner's last known address. If
the address of any property owner is unknown, such notice must be served by
ordinary mail addressed to "owner" at the street address of the property in
question. Such notice shall be sent by ordinary mail, not less than seven (7) days
before the date the hearing is held, to the owner and any contract purchaser of
record of each property or property interest at the owner’s and contract purchaser’s
last known address as shown in the records of the County Auditor not more than
fourteen (14) days prior to the date of mailing. A change in ownership of any such
property which is not reflected in the records of the County Auditor during the
period those records are searched as above provided shall not affect the validity of
the notice or any condemnation proceeding commenced on the basis of such
Attachment 1
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notice. An affidavit of mailing will be filed with the city clerk setting forth the date that
notice was mailed and the names and addresses of all property owners notified pursuant
to this subsection.
3. Following the public hearing, the historic preservation commission will consider a
motion recommending approval of the proposed district or historic landmark.
4. Upon approval of the motion, the historic preservation commission will submit an
application to rezone the proposed area to historic district overlay or conservation district
overlay, whichever is applicable. For properties proposed as local historic landmarks , an
application for a historic district overlay rezoning must be submitted.
Amend 14-8E-1D as follows:
D. State Historic Preservation Office Review: Following the public hearing before the
historic preservation commission, any the proposal regarding a local historic district
will be submitted to the state historic preservation office (SHPO) for review and
recommendations. The city will make any recommendations made by SHPO the state
historic preservation office available to the public for viewing during normal business
hours at a city government place of public access. Any proposals regarding
conservation districts and/or local historic landmarks need not be submitted to
SHPO.
Amend 14-8E-1E as follows:
5. If the planning and zoning commission alters the area of the proposed district as
approved by the historic preservation commission, the planning and zoning commission
must submit a description of the altered proposed area or the petition describing the area
to the state historic preservation office where required and the historic preservation
commission for review and recommendations concerning the altered proposed district.
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Kirk Lehmann
From:Anne Russett
Sent:Monday, April 25, 2022 9:22 AM
To:Kirk Lehmann; Jessica Bristow
Subject:FW: Draft Ordinance for SHPO Review
FYI. See below from CLG coordinator.
From: Archambo, Allison <allison.archambo@iowa.gov>
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 2:22 PM
To: Anne Russett <ARussett@iowa-city.org>
Subject: Re: Draft Ordinance for SHPO Review
Hi Anne,
Thank you for submitting the ordinance changes to our office for review. I see no concern with making these changes to
the ordinance. Please proceed.
Thank you,
Allison
On Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 8:45 AM Anne Russett <ARussett@iowa-city.org> wrote:
Hi, Allison –
Thanks for speaking with me last Friday about some code amendments City staff is considering. I have attached a draft
for your review and comment. You can access Title 14 Zoning here, if needed:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/iowacityia/latest/iowacity_ia/0-0-0-19281.
I also wanted to summarize our changes and justification for the changes:
Amend 14-2A-7B, 14-2B-8A, and 14-2C-11A related to Historic Preservation Exceptions
Justification: The code allows the Board of Adjustment to grant a special exception to waive or modify
dimensional or site developments in residential and commercial zones that would prevent the use or occupancy
of a property designated as an Iowa City Landmark or listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The
proposed amendment would clarify that this includes properties located in a Local Historic District. For the
change we are recommending changing “designated as an Iowa City Landmark” to “located in a Historic District
Overlay (OHD)”. This amendment is for clarification purposes and will ensure that the code aligns with how this
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section has been implemented over the years. Furthermore, the provision already applies to properties listed in
the NRHP. This amendment results in no change in terms of code implementation and interpretation.
Strike 14-3B-1D “Designated Resources” and 14-3B-2D “Designated Resources”
Justification: City Council designates Local Historic Districts and Landmarks by listing them in 14-3B-1D and rezoning them Historic
District Overlay (OHD). Local Conservation Districts are listed in 14-3B-2D and rezoned Conservation District Overlay (OCD).
However, the codified lists are irregularly updated and are redundant with the rezoning ordinances passed by Council when a
property is designated. City staff keeps a list of local districts and landmarks that we would like to be able to update
administratively (as opposed to processing a text amendment). Lastly, based on conversations with the City Attorney’s Office they
are concerned that if the codified list is not properly maintained it could result in challenges.
Amend 14-3B-2 as follows:
A. Purpose: The conservation district overlay (OCD) zone is used to designate conservation districts. The
purpose of this overlay zone is to:
1. Conserve the unique characteristics of older neighborhoods and resources, including their architectural,
historical and aesthetic qualities;
2. Provide for design review of new construction or alteration of existing resources to assure compatibility
with the existing character of older neighborhoods and preserve the historic integrity of the resource;
3. Encourage the retention, rehabilitation and appropriate maintenance of existing buildings, structures and
sites in older neighborhoods;
4. Stabilize property values and encourage reinvestment in older neighborhoods; and
5. Protect the environmental setting of historic landmarks and historic districts through the designation of
conservation districts adjacent to historic landmarks and historic districts.
Justification: Specifying that the OCD abbreviation is used for Conservation District Overlay zones connects the designation on the
zoning map with the zone it represents.
Amend 14-8E-1C as follows:
1. Upon receipt of an application for historic landmark designation or following initiation of a proposal to
designate a historic or conservation district, the historic preservation commission will hold a public hearing on the
proposal.
2. The historic preservation commission will give notice of the time, date, place and subject matter of such
public hearing at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing. Such notice must be served by ordinary mail
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addressed to each property owner of land included in such proposed district at the property owner's last
known address. If the address of any property owner is unknown, such notice must be served by
ordinary mail addressed to "owner" at the street address of the property in question. Such notice shall
be sent by ordinary mail, not less than seven (7) days before the date the hearing is held, to the owner
and any contract purchaser of record of each property or property interest at the owner’s and contract
purchaser’s last known address as shown in the records of the County Auditor not more than fourteen
(14) days prior to the date of mailing. A change in ownership of any such property which is not reflected
in the records of the County Auditor during the period those records are searched as above provided
shall not affect the validity of the notice or any condemnation proceeding commenced on the basis of
such notice. An affidavit of mailing will be filed with the city clerk setting forth the date that notice was mailed
and the names and addresses of all property owners notified pursuant to this subsection.
3. Following the public hearing, the historic preservation commission will consider a motion recommending
approval of the proposed district or historic landmark.
4. Upon approval of the motion, the historic preservation commission will submit an application to rezone
the proposed area to historic district overlay or conservation district overlay, whichever is applicable. For
properties proposed as local historic landmarks, an application for a historic district overlay rezoning must be
submitted.
Justification: The Zoning Code requires that public notice be mailed, though the current requirements have been a source of
confusion and complaint. Revising public notice mailing procedures will more clearly codify the process staff will follow.
Amend 14-8E-1D as follows:
D. State Historic Preservation Office Review: Following the public hearing before the historic preservation
commission, any the proposal regarding a local historic district will be submitted to the state historic
preservation office (SHPO) for review and recommendations. The city will make any recommendations made by
SHPO the state historic preservation office available to the public for viewing during normal business hours at
a city government place of public access. Any proposals regarding conservation districts and/or local
historic landmarks need not be submitted to SHPO.
Justification: The code also requires that the designation of all Local Historic Districts, Local Conservation Districts, and Local
Historic Landmarks be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), even when the SHPO will not review it. Revising
the SHPO submittal requirements will help align City policy with SHPO policy, which will streamline submittals and prevent
unnecessary work.
Amend 14-8E-1E as follows:
5. If the planning and zoning commission alters the area of the proposed district as approved by the historic
preservation commission, the planning and zoning commission must submit a description of the altered
proposed area or the petition describing the area to the state historic preservation office where required and the
historic preservation commission for review and recommendations concerning the altered proposed district.
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Justification: Continuation of the item immediately above.
Please let me know if you have any questions. We will await your comments before moving this forward to the Historic
Preservation Commission and then Planning & Zoning and City Council.
Thanks, Anne
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Anne Russett, AICP
Senior Planner
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Iowa City, IA 52240
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 18, 2022 – 6:00 PM – FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark Nolte, Mark
Signs, Billie Townsend
MEMBERS ABSENT: Maria Padron
STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Anne Russett, Parker Walsh
OTHERS PRESENT: Glen Mangold, Jacob Mangold
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
By a vote of 4-0 (Signs & Nolte not present for vote) the Commission recommends approval of
CREZ22-0001, an application for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit
and garage located at 5010 American Legion Road.
CALL TO ORDER:
Hensch called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
CASE NO. CREZ22-0001:
Location: 5010 American Legion Road, Unincorporated Johnson County
An application for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit on approximately
40,000 square feet of land zoned County Residential (R) in unincorporated Johnson County
within the City's growth area.
Walsh began the staff report showing an aerial of the subject property noting the proposed
conditional use would be an addition to the west side of the home. He next showed the zoning
for the subject property and surrounding properties which are all zoned county residential. Walsh
showed a map of the subject property noting it lives within the fringe area, but the property is
located outside of the City's growth area and not likely to be annexed into the City. The County's
Future Land Use Map indicates the subject property as appropriate for County Residential land
uses so the proposal lines with both the Johnson County Future Land Use Map and the Fringe
Area Agreement. Being proposed is an addition of a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit and a
garage.
Next steps would include the Commission's recommendation going to the City Council and the
City Council will then make a recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustments. If
approved, building permits will be through Johnson County.
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 18, 2022
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Staff recommends approval CREZ22-0001, an application for a conditional use permit to allow
an accessory dwelling unit and garage located at 5010 American Legion Road.
Martin asked if this addition will be attached to the existing structure, why can't they just do it,
why do they need special permission. Russett replied that the Johnson County zoning ordinance
requires a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, even though it's attached. The
ordinance also requires the City to comment on conditional use permits in the fringe area which
is why the Commission is reviewing it tonight.
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Seeing none, Hensch closed the public hearing.
Martin moved to recommend approval of CREZ22-0001, an application for a conditional
use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit and garage located at 5010 American
Legion Road.
Townsend seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: MAY 4, 2022:
Craig moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 4, 2022.
Martin seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0.
{Signs joined the meeting 6:07pm}
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Russett noted City Council approved the Sandhill Estates Part Five preliminary plat last night.
Craig noted a guest opinion that was published in the Press Citizen about zoning and building,
specifically multi-dwelling units and how certain building requirements make them all look the
same. It was an interesting piece, and the writer did his research and talks about how in Europe
and in some other in some places in the United States they allow other kinds of egress, for
instance, a balcony is considered an egress and it gives more diversity in what the exterior of the
buildings look like. The writer was particularly coming from a point of view as a person on the
north side and that building that was approved across from the dorms and how blocky it's going
to look, and it doesn't have to be that way. Craig noted it was an interesting article that can
maybe be shared in the next agenda packet.
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 18, 2022
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{Nolte joined the meeting 6:09pm}
ADJOURNMENT:
Martin moved to adjourn.
Townsend seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2021-2022
7/1 7/15 8/5 8/19 9/2 9/16 10/7 10/21 11/4 1/5 2/2 2/16 3/2 4/20 5/4 5/18
CRAIG, SUSAN X X O/E X X X X X X X X X X X X X
HENSCH, MIKE X X O/E X X X X X X X X X X X X X
MARTIN, PHOEBE X O/E O/E O/E X O/E X O/E X X O/E X X X X X
NOLTE, MARK X X X O/E X O/E O/E X X O O X O/E X O/E X
PADRON, MARIA X X X X X X X O/E X O/E X X X X X O/E
SIGNS, MARK X X X X X X X X X X X X O/E X X X
TOWNSEND, BILLIE X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
KEY:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member