HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 08/08/2005 LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 2005
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Jon Johnson, Steve Dowell, Tim Giminez, David Malik,
Dana Ralph, Elizabeth Watson, Kenneth Wendling,
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Tim Giminez, Excused
STAFF MEMBERS: Charlene Anderson, Tom Brubaker, Chris Holden
The meeting was called to order by Chair Johnson at 7:00 P.M in City Council Chambers.
Approval of Minutes
David Malik moved and Elizabeth Watson seconded a motion to approve the minutes of April 25, 2005.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Added Items/Communications/Notice of Upcoming Meetings
Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that these issues will likely move forward to the August 15
Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting. If approved by Committee these issues will
move on to City Council on September 6.
ZCA-2005-3 Commercial Motor Vehicles in Residential Zoning Districts
Planner Damien Hooper stated that this proposed amendment would limit the storage and parking of
commercial vehicles in residential districts on residentially zoned property. He stated that this
amendment was prompted by numerous complaints received by the city related to parking of
commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods. Mr. Hooper stated that commercial motor vehicles
present an incompatibility with residential uses related to noise, visual blight and safety issues.
Mr. Hooper cited the textual changes within KCC Section 15.08.085 as recommended by staff.
After deliberations, Chair Johnson declared the public hearing open. Seeing no speakers, Steve Dowell
moved and David Malik seconded a motion to close the public hearing. Motion Carried.
David Malik moved and Steve Dowell seconded a motion to approve "ZCA-2005-3 Commercial Motor
Vehicles in Residential Zoning Districts" as recommended by staff to include replacing the language
ti ely delivering" with "unless actively loading or unloading". Motion Carried S to I with Dana
Ralph opposed.
ZCA-2005-4 Multifamily Dwelling Units in MR-T Zones in Downtown Districts
Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that staff has revised phrasing for this amendment based on
additional review. She stated that this amendment attempts to encourage more dwelling units in
Downtown's MR-T zoning districts and provide for other ownership options. Ms. Anderson stated that
staff proposes that multifamily dwellings with ownership interest be allowed in the MR-T zone located
within the downtown districts.
Chair Johnson declared the public hearing open. Seeing no speakers, Steve Dowell moved and David
Malik seconded a motion to close the public hearing. Motion Carried.
David Malik moved and Elizabeth Watson seconded a motion to approve ZCA-2005-4 Multifamily
Dwelling Units in MR-T Zones in Downtown Districts as recommended by staff. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
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ZCA-2005-5 Processing of Applications for Rezone
Jon Johnson stated that the purpose of this proposed amendment is to clarify optional consolidated
permit processing. Chair Johnson declared the public hearing open and seeing no speakers; Steve
Dowell moved and David Malik seconded a motion to close the public hearing. Motion Carried.
Elizabeth Watson moved and Steve Dowell seconded a motion to approve ZCA-2005-5 as
recommended by staff. Motion Carried Unanimously.
ZCA-2005-6 Townhouse Ownership Options in MR-T Zoning Districts
Chair Johnson stated that this proposed amendment considers ownership options within the MR-T
zoning district. Ms. Anderson stated that staff received an application to allow other than condo type
ownership options in the MR-T district. She deferred to the staff report to describe the proposed
wording changes.
Chair Johnson declared the public hearing open. Seeing no speakers, Steve Dowell moved and David
Malik seconded a motion to close the public hearing. Motion Carried.
Elizabeth Watson moved and David Malik seconded a motion to approve ZCA-2005-6. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
ZCA-2005-7 Shipping Containers in Residential Zoning Districts
Damien Hooper stated that this proposed amendment would limit the placement of shipping containers
in residential zoning districts. He stated that staff has added language that would exempt temporary
storage units.
Chair Johnson declared the public hearing open. Seeing no speakers, Steve Dowell moved and David
Malik seconded a motion to close the public hearing. Motion Carried.
After the Board deliberated with City Attorney Tom Brubaker and planning staff concerning phrasing
the amendment, David Malik moved and Steve Dowell seconded a motion to approve "ZCA-2005-7
Shipping Containers in Residential Zoning Districts" as recommended by staff. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
Election of New Vice Chair
Chair Johnson announced that a new Vice Chair needs to be elected since Greg Worthing's resignation
from the Board. Chair Johnson opened nominations. David Malik moved and Steve Dowell seconded a
motion to nominate Dana Ralph to the position of Vice Chair. Motion Carried.
Assignment of Representative(s) to Short Plat Meetings
After discussion, subsequent to the meeting, Dana Ralph agreed to cover short plat meetings for August,
September, and October 2005, Steve Dowell agreed to cover November, December and January, and
David Malik agreed to cover February, March and April 2006.
Adiournment
Steve Dowell moved and David Malik seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.
Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. &,P, 42 / Z444
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Panning ager
Secretary of the Board
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