PC Minutes-2007-07-16
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CONTINUED MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Cardoza at 7:08 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Robert Cardoza, Chairman
Sheldon Cohen, Vice Chairman
Ginny Kerr
Tim Neely
Gene Ratcliffe
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff members in attendance: Steven Apple, Planning Director; Jason Retterer,
Deputy City Attorney; Grant Taylor, Assistant Planning Director; Molly Bogh,
former Planning Director; Sue McCullough, Recording Secretary.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
PC Meeting Minutes 2 July 16, 2007
1. DRAFT REVISIONS TO LAND USE CODES (GUEST SPEAKER
FORMER PLANNING DIRECTOR MOLLY BOGH)
a. Chapter 1: General Provisions
b. Chapter 2: Administration
c. Chapter 4: Subdivisions
d. Discussion of Non-Conforming Uses
e. Zoning Terms and Green Building Source Documents
Written Communications
July 3, 2007
Staff presentation & recommendation
Ms. Bogh said this is a cleanup amendment intended to clarify procedures, cover
the subdivision ordinance, and look at the definitions in the appendix.
Ms. Bogh reviewed the yellow highlighted items in Chapter 1, 2, and 4 made in
response to Planning Commission comments received to date.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioners discussed the Draft Revisions to Land Use Code in depth and
made numerous suggestions.
Mr. Retterer said he would check the legality of the language.
Ms. Bogh said that the changes discussed at tonight’s meeting and the
definitions could be brought to a meeting in August.
Action
It was decided to continue the item to the special continued Planning
Commission meeting on Monday, August 13, 2007.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS
Chairman Cardoza said he will not be at the July 19, 2007 DRC meeting.
Vice Chairman Cohen said he would attend the July 19, 2007 DRC meeting as
DRC Alternate Member and suggested that Commissioner Kerr be considered as
Alternate DRC Member at the July 24, 2007 Planning Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
PC Meeting Minutes 3 July 16, 2007
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Approved:
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Steven A. Apple, AICP
Planning Director