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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 12 01 Planning and Zoning Board Regular Minutes Planning and Zoning Boa~d Minute~ December 1, 1982 7:30 r.M. The Planning and Zoning Board was called to order by Chai,rman Hatfield. The rledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Richard DeFazio. ROLL CALL: CITY OFFICIALS: John Hatfield-Chairman, present Cindy Kaehler-Vice Chairman, present George Kaplan, present Richard DeFazio, present Jacqueline Koch, City Planner Jack Cooper, City Engineer Motion was made by Kaplan to approve the minutes of November 10, 1982. Second by DeFazio. Vote. All aye, motion carried. Motion was made by Kaplan to approve the minutes of November 17, 1982 with the inclusion of Kaehler as second on Hatfield's motion to table Warren William's request. Second by DeFazio. Vote. All aye, motion carried. CONTINUATION OF REQUEST OF WARREN WILLIAMS FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HIGHLANDS SECTION 12, TRACT lA, PATIO HOMES AND GARDEN APART~NTS ON THE EAST SIDE OF SHEOAH BOULEVARD NORTH OF NORTH THIRD STREET. The City Planner referred to the City Engineer's memo of December 1, 1982 and went'over the contents. She further stated there needed to be some clarification on a buffer along the collector road, and who would maintain all the buffers on private property. The City Engineer commented that the soils reports indicated this type of land is suitable for development. and. in conclusion he has no further conditions except those stated in his memo. Mr. Harling, design engineer on this project, was present and wanted to elaborate on the proposed underdrain system for the project. Discussion. Mr. Harling then went over the City Engineer's memo and is in agreement with the street collection sys~em and access rights. On the parking they are proposing a third parking space to be of mulch, and he suggested that as each unit is developed the parking be approved. A Homeowners Association will be created to take care of the drainage and other concerns of the City Planner and City Engineer. Question by DeFazio on the underdrain system. The City Engineer explained the system. It was at this time that the City Engineer stated that he would prefer to see grass over a stabilized base instead of mulch for the additional parking, especially with the sloping land in this particular area. The City Planner noted to the Board that ABticle 12 of the Zoning Code stipulates that one of the parking spaces to be provided must be behind the building line. One of the basic problems in this development is the narrowness of the lot, 36 by 100 feet, and the lack of a side yard limits flexibility in designing parking. The developer stated that in this particular type of development, it has been proven that a backyard is more desirable. Mr. Harling then recommended tandem front parking. Discus- sion. The Planner pointed out tandem paved parking would require reduction of the front setback to 20 feet to meet the Code. Question was raised by Chairman Hatfield as to who would handle the secondary drainage system. The City Engineer stated that the Homeowners would handle the day-to-day operation and the City the emergencies; thus the City will have an eas8ment. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes December 1, 1982 Page 2 Chairman Hatfield would like the Chief of Police or a representative to review the parking and traffic system for the Board. In addition, Chairman Hatfield asked where they could see a similarly built project of this design that is already completed. Mr. Harling sug- gested Cedar Wood Village and Oakland Village. Kaehler questioned the parking as proposed with the third parking space to be stabilized grass. She was concerned with the parking being all in the front. Discussion, on the parking as proposed in this plan and Article 12 and 13 of the City Code. Discussion,on alternatives. Chairman Hatfield called for a seven minute recess. Chairman Hatfield reconvened the meeting. Mr. Harling offered an alternative plan, which would include platting a private street, one parking space behind the setback line and two in front. Discussion on the plan. The private street concept was discarded. DeFazio made a motion to indicate to these people that with the changes that have been dis- cussed tonight (such as the moving of the raod to allow a greater setback for off-road parking, and various other things that we have discussed on this issue), we recommend it to be approved. Motion died due to a lack of a second. Kaehler stated she would perfer the items that are needed in the plan be listed. Chairman Hatfield stated that the question is whether or not the Board would want to approve the plan at this point. Perhaps these are the things that we would like to see changed and if this is done then perhaps give a favorable approval, but I would want to hold a blanket approval until we see what they are coming back with. Discussion among the Board on the items on the revised plan. Discussion arose on the 20 foot setback that the new plan would have. The City Planner stated that there is no problem with this setback if the Board approves it. Discussion. Kaplan made a motion that contingent upon the modifications (1) 20 foot setback in front, (2) 1 parking space behind the building setback line, (3) 1 tandem parking space behind the parking space above, (4) 1 stabilized grass parking space, (5) 20 foot rear buffer on lots backing up to a collector road, (6) road realignment Cnon-vri vate), (71 creation of a mini association, (8) further information on internal development or multi-family tracts A-E will come back to this Board for final approval, (9) further input and approval from Police and Fire pertaining to traffic problem(s), (10) the overall conceptual approval of the multi-family tracts: that this Board recommend approval upon further review of this Board. Second by DeFazio. Discussion. Vote. All aye, motion carried. The Board then set the review of this plan for December 8th at 7:30 P.M. At 9:30 P.M. Chairman Hatfield adjourned the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting, and opened the Workshop. Respe.ctfully,;r.bmitt~d' ~ SjWf "fJ. p)ltK ~ Sherr~YJ. Zielonka ReCOr~g Secretary