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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 3, 1992 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING SPECIAL WORK SESSION JUNE 3, 1992 The Special Committee of the Whole Work Session was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 7 :00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Present: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: Councilmembers Gilliam and Popple. COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE Openinq Remarks Planning Director Dahlstrom made opening remarks and stated that this proposed ordinance is extremely different than the current ordinance, and is more performance based. The amendment to the ordinance is written in such a way that it establishes a series of districts which developed at various times in the City' s history. The reference to Supplementary Regulations (SR) which appear throughout the ordinance is unique. The following issues raised at the May 20, 1992, Public Review meeting were then reviewed by the Council . Recreational Vehicles Because of all the interest and controversy surrounding that portion of the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance regulating the parking and storage of recreational vehicles on residential property, it was suggested to the Mayor that a committee be appointed to review the issue of what regulations should govern recreational vehicles for this community. Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to appoint a committee, consisting of proponents and opponents, to review that portion of the proposed comprehensive amendment to the zoning ordinance that concerns the parking and storage of recreational vehicles on residential property and to bring a recommendation back to the City Council . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. The committee members are to be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council . People interested in being on the committee are to submit applications to the City Clerk. Special Committee of the Whole Work Session June 3, 1992 Page 2 Residence Conservation Districts Mr. Dahlstrom stated that the Planning Committee has recommended merging the proposed RC3 Residence Conservation Districts and the proposed RC4 Residence Conservation District into a single Central Residence Conservation District. All single family homes that have been converted to multifamily would become nonconforming use. Mr. Dahlstrom stated that this proposal does not include the more proactive approach of amortization or reversion at time of sale. However, it would stop all additional conversions . Further, there is an element of flexibility in that someone can still request a conversion by going through the planned development process . I Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, that the Central Residence Conservation District be established in the tan and brown areas of the proposed zoning map. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. HP Historic Preservation District The Heritage Commission has proposed extending the HP Historic Preservation District beyond the officially recognized Elgin Historic District. It was pointed out that we already have an ordinance that provides the means for expanding the Historic Preservation District, and it is not necessary to do it in this particular ordinance. The City Council was in consensus to leave the Historic District as it is presently. Planned Center City District The Center City Corporation has expressed some concern regarding the inability of a property owner to make changes without an approval through the public hearing process under the Planned Center City District as now proposed. Principal planner Deering and Center City Director Turner have met and believe they can develope two "standard" zoning districts . The City Council approved the development of two standard districts for the Center City by unanimous consensus . Bed and Breakfast Inns The Council discussed the suggestions made regarding changing the proposed maximum length of stay and locational requirements for bed and breakfast inns . The Council does not want the ordinance to allow for the establishment of rooming houses . Special Committee of the Whole Work Session June 3, 1992 Page 3 It was the consensus of the Council to leave the provision regarding bed and breakfast inns as set forth in the proposed amendment except to change the maximum number of days from four to seven for length of stay. Landscaping Mr. Deering stated that the suggestions that were made regarding specifications for landscaping were good and will be incorporated in the amendment to the ordinance. Miscellaneous Text Comments have been made regarding the definition of a family, chainlink fences, the organization of the Planning and Land Use Commission, expansion of nonconforming structures, and the height of accessory buildings . The Planning and Land Use Committees have already looked at the various comments and have requested direction from the Council . Definition of family - the last sentence of the definition of "family" is to be deleted. The Council is very interested in making occupancy limitations more stringent. However, it was suggested that the property maintenance code might be a more appropriate place in the Municipal Code to make that change. Chain link fence - it was the consensus of the Council not to make any changes to the proposed amendment in this regard. 412-454 Summit Street The City Council directed staff to classify the property in an appropriate residence district. 1219 Larkin Avenue Principal Planner Deering was directed to contact the owner and advise him that the Council would consider making this property RB zoning and to obtain his input regarding this suggestion. Mark Avenue Extended West Mr.. Deering informed the Council that the proposed amendment to the ordinance already substantially reduces the density from what is allowed under the current ordinance, which is considerably less than what was allowed when the multiple family residences which are currently in Eagle Heights were built. Mr. Deering was directed to furnish that information, in writing, to the Eagle Heights Residents Association. Special Committee of the Whole Work Session • June 3, 1992 Page 4 25 Hawthorne Avenue Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to change the zoning to GI . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None. Abstain: Mayor VanDeVoorde. 1155 and 1175 Summit Street It was the consensus of the Council to leave this residential as it is currently. South State Street It was the consensus of the Council to include the property located on the west side of South State Street between approximately Locust and Standish in the Residence Conservation District. Miscellaneous It was the consensus of the Council to have Mr. Deering complete the review of the comprehensive amendment to the zoning ordinance and to summarize the design standard elements encompassed in the amendment at the next Committee of the Whole meeting on June 10, 1992 . Adjournment Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 p.m. �,-- June 24 . 1992 Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved