05/02/2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 06/06/20131
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
MAY 02, 2013
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Sanford called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Knerr reported that the agenda for the regular Planning Commission
meeting for May 2, 2013 had been posted on April 26, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Tom Fischer; Commissioner
Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Chair Elizabeth Sanford
Absent/Excused: Commissioner Christi Garcia; Commissioner Kai Lai
Staff Present:
David Bischoff, Director of Planning and Environmental Services; Melissa Durkin,
Planner II; Jolie Houston, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Knerr, Deputy City Clerk
Director Bischoff stated that Commissioners Garcia and Lai called to report that they
would be unable to attend that evening’s meeting.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 4, 2013
Motion on Item III.A.
Motion: to approve the minutes of April 4, 2013 as written.
Moved by Vice Chair Tom Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Paul Kloecker
Vote: Motion carried 5-0-0-2
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Tom Fischer; Commissioner Richard
Gullen; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Chair Elizabeth Sanford
No: None
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Abstain: None
Absent: Commissioner Christi Garcia; Commissioner Kai Lai
IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
No comments or presentations were made.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. M 09-03 Continued Discussion regarding potential amendments of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Planner II Durkin presented the staff report.
Assistant City Attorney Houston commented on an amendment to Section 28 of the
Zoning Ordinance regarding appeal procedures for adult businesses.
Chair Sanford asked about the Section 33.20 regarding 3 vehicles per residence and
how staff came up with this number.
Planner II Durkin stated it is from feedback of the City’s Code Enforcement personnel .
Chair Sanford stated she would like to commend Planner II Durkin for all her hard work.
Assistant City Attorney Houston asked about Section 52.41 and why is this 15 days
from the date of denial verses 20 days to make the code consistence.
Director Bischoff stated staff will look into Section 52.41.
Director Bischoff stated the complete Zoning Ordinance will come back before the
Commission next month as a public hearing.
Motion on Item VI.A.
Motion: to accept the report.
Moved by Vice Chair Tom Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Brad Bannister
Vote: Motion carried 5-0-0-2
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Tom Fischer; Commissioner Richard
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Gullen; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Chair Elizabeth Sanford
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Commissioner Christi Garcia; Commissioner Kai Lai
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE
Director Bischoff reported a letter from Marty Chappell was on the dais with a memo
from staff regarding Mr. Chappell’s concerns for a medical/dental office complex by the
hospital.
IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Current Planning Projects
B. Planning Staff Approvals
Director Bischoff gave a brief summary of the current planning projects and staff
approvals. He also stated that there are several big projects that will be coming before
the Commission in the near future.
X. PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Kloecker asked about the status of the Oak Creek project.
Director Bischoff explained that KB Homes purchased the property and would develop
the project with affordable units integrated as had been approved by Council previously.
XI. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
A. City Council Meeting of April 15, 2013 and May 6 & 20, 2013 meetings.
Commissioner Lai was absent and no report was given.
B. Housing Advisory Committee
Chair Sanford stated that there was no meeting and she stated the June meeting has
been cancelled.
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C. Historic Heritage Committee - Commissioner Garcia
Commission Garcia was absent and Director Bischoff reported that there has been no
meeting.
D. Arts & Culture Commission
Commissioner Bannister gave a brief summary of the meeting.
Commissioner Kloecker asked about the Center for the Arts study and the location of
the parking structure.
Director Bischoff stated he will look into the Center for the Arts study and the parking
structure and report at the next meeting.
E. South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
Commissioner Kloecker stated that there was no meeting.
F. Street Naming Committee
Commissioner Lai was absent and no report was given.
G. Development Standards Task Force
Commissioner Fischer stated that there was no meeting.
H. Sign Ordinance Review Task Force
Chair Sanford stated that there was no meeting.
Commissioner Fischer spoke about the American Planning Association Planning
Commissioners Workshop that he attended. He stated it was the second of four
workshops and the workshop was very informational.
XII. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
Director Bischoff stated that the Housing Element was certified by the State.
XIII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
XIV. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
None
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XV. ADJOURNMENT at 7:05 p.m.
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/s/ Susan Johnson, Deputy City Clerk