HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Planning and Economic Development Committee - 03/13/1986 KENT CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMITTEE
March 13, 1986 2:30 p.m.
Council Members Present
Judy Woods
Steve Dowell
Berne Biteman
Staff Present
Jim Harris
Jim Hansen
Steve DiJulio
Dennis Byerly
Knute Hammer
Guests Present
Sandra Allen
Jan Northam
Bonnie Stephens
REGULATORY REVIEW PROCESS
Jim Hansen reviewed the process that allows the public to participate in
possible changes to ordinances and regulations. A questionnaire was distri-
buted which asks for comments and concerns from the public on requests for
changes. Six requests have been submitted to date. This list was also
distributed. The individuals with requests will receive notice of the City
Council meeting to be held for discussion of possible changes. A tentative
date is the Council Workshop on April 28.
HOME OCCUPANCY PERMITS
Jim Harris explained the Zoning Code regulations dealing with approval of
Home Occupancy Permit regulations. It was noted that Sandra'Allen had sub-
mitted a request for a one person beauty salon in the home. Janice Northam
has also submitted a request to give massage therapy in her home in a mobile
home park. Reference was made to Zoning Code Section 15.08.040 which relates
to traffic limitations, parking space and sale of goods or services in addition
to other standards. Both applicants feel the need to provide specialized
services to small clientel without a large investment in a commercial complex
operation.
There was concern for protection of the surrounding homeowners if an operation
would expand and get out of hand. Also the Zoning Code does not list specific
unpermitted activities.
Planning Committee Minutes Page two
March 13, 1986
It was suggested that the Zoning Code be examined more carefully and that
the Planning Commission schedule a work- shop to consider possible changes
and amendments to the code in reference to cottage industries.
Jim Harris requested that the record should show a zoning code amendment to
the Home Occupancy regulations in 1983.
It was determined that the issue will be scheduled for the March 25, 1986
Planning Commission work shop meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned 3:25 p.m.