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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
This meeting will be held via Webex in accordance with the local emergency declaration made by the
City under Minn. Stat. § 12.37. The public may monitor this meeting by watching on Comcast cable
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
April 13, 2020, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
4. Presentation of 2019 Planning Commission Annual Report
5. Presentation of 2019 Board of Zoning Appeals Annual Report
– End of Televised Portion of Meeting –
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6. Council Liaison Report
7. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning
Appeals, and other meetings
8. Other Business: Annual Planning Commission Orientation
9. Adjournment
April 27, 2020 – 7 pm
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was held via Webex in accordance with the local emergency declaration made by
the City under Minn. Stat. § 12.37. In accordance with that declaration, beginning on March 16,
2020, all Planning Commission meetings held during the emergency were conducted
electronically. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the public were
able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it on
CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line. The public was able to participate in this
meeting during public comment sections, by dialing the public call‐in line.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 by Commissioner Johnson
Roll Call
Commissioners present: Adam Brookins, Andy Johnson, Chuck Segelbaum, Lauren Pockl, Rich Baker,
Ron Blum, Ryan Sadeghi
Commissioners absent: Ari Prohofsky
Staff present: Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager
Council Liaison present: Gillian Rosenquist
2. Approval of Agenda
Commissioner Johnson, asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
MOTION made by Commissioner Segelbaum, seconded by Commissioner Brookins to approve the
agenda of April 13, 2020, as submitted. Staff called a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Johnson asked for a motion to approve the minutes from March 9, 2020.
MOTION made by Commissioner Brookins, seconded by Commissioner Baker to approve the
meeting minutes from March 9, 2020, as submitted. Staff called a roll call vote and the motion
carried unanimously.
4. Informal Public Hearing – Minor Subdivision
Applicant: Taylor Ward
Address: 1421 Rhode Island Ave N
Purpose: To subdivide an existing lot and create two new lots
Commissioner Johnson introduced the topic and staff gave a presentation.
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Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, gave a brief summary of how the presentation will be given, as
well as introduced the applicant as he was present in the Webex meeting.
Zimmerman explained the proposal was to subdivide an existing lot at 1421 to create two new lots;
the existing house would remain and a new house would be added. Staff noted that the lot width of
one lot is a few inches short of the minimum size requirement so a variance is required to subdivide.
This particular variance didn’t go to the BZA as they handle zoning variances, not subdivision variances.
The current lot is the result of a lot combination in 2008 where two 60‐foot lots and one 40‐foot lot
were combined. A new home was constructed upon the demolition of the then existing home. There
is a detached garage on the proposed second lot and that will remain when a secondary home is added.
Zimmerman displayed the lot survey and the street view, he then went into details on minimum lot
requirements for R‐1 zoning.
10,000 (or 15,000) sq ft in area
80 ft of width at the front setback line (35 feet)
80 ft of width when 70 feet in to the lot
There is a provision that reviews the average size of lots in the area and within 250 feet of this lot, the
average size is 11,708 sq ft. Being that the average size is under 18,000 sq ft, the minimum requirement
remains at 10,000 sq ft.
Existing lot is 21,402 sq ft:
Proposed Lot 1 (north lot)
o 10,715 sq ft
o 80.02 ft wide at 35’ deep
o 80.02 ft wide at 70’ deep
Proposed lot 2 (south lot):
o 10,687 sq ft
o 79.9 ft wide at 35’ deep
o 79.8 ft wide at 70’ deep
Even though the southern lot is short by about 2.5 inches, the subdivision should be approved through
a variance. The shortage in lot size is likely due to survey equipment inefficiencies when the lots were
originally platted.
City code outlines the standards for granting variances as:
Special circumstance that creates unusual hardship
Necessary to preserve and enjoy substantial property rights
Would not be detrimental to the general welfare or injurious to surrounding properties
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Staff Findings are as follows:
1. Need is due to a special circumstance at the time of platting resulting in a slight deviation.
Disallowing the subdivision because of this would create unusual hardship.
2. The absence of the variance would prevent the owner from a substantial property right.
3. Granting would not be injurious to the surrounding properties as the difference in width from
the requirement would be negligible.
Zimmerman added that the variance is consistent with the 2040 Comp plan, is compatible with
surrounding single‐family homes, and would not have a negative impact on traffic conditions. With all
these considerations, staff recommends approval of the variance.
Zimmerman added requirements that the applicant will need to adhere to in regards to inflow and
infiltration, a tree survey, items that will require a Right‐of‐Way permit and stormwater permit, as well
as the park dedication fee. There was a mailing sent to neighbors and staff received one response.
Commissioner Baker asked how the applicant knows the existing garage on the north lot will remain.
Zimmerman responded that the applicant lives on the south lot and will build on the north.
Commissioner Segelbaum followed up by asking if the existing garage meets city requirements; staff
confirmed it does.
At this point, Chair Blum joined the meeting.
Chair Blum invited the applicant to make a comment on the item.
The applicant, Taylor Ward, mentioned the usefulness of what will be the “third” driveway when the
property is subdivided and asked if it could remain. Staff responded that the engineering department
stated regulations are for one curb cut per property. In addition to that, the existing paved area will be
on a new property line and City requirements state that paved surfaces be 3 feet from the property
line. Ward asked who replaces the curb in this situation and staff responded it’s part of the permit for
the right‐of‐way process.
There were no other comments or questions for the applicant.
Chair Blum opened the informal public hearing at 7:24 pm.
The appropriate call in number was displayed on the live feed of the meeting.
The moderator confirmed there were no callers on the line.
Chair Blum closed the hearing at 7:29 pm with the willingness to reopen if a call came in to the meeting
at a later time.
Staff suggested the commissioners address the variance initially and use that decision to guide their
decision on the subdivision.
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Baker stated that the variance request is reasonable and it meets requirements of a variance.
Segelbaum echoed Baker’s statement.
Commissioners and staff entered a discussion surrounding variances that are presented to them versus
BZA.
MOTION to approve the variance made by Baker, seconded by Brookins.
Staff took a roll call vote and the motion passed.
Blum confirmed with the moderator that no calls came in for the public hearing.
MOTION to approve the minor subdivision request made by Brookins, seconded by Johnson
Staff took a roll call vote and the motion passed.
Television portion of the meeting concluded at 7:43 pm
5. Council Liaison Report
Councilmember Rosenquist thanked the Commissioners for being flexible as the City adapts to holding
remote meetings due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. She provided an update to Commissioners on the
Council’s approval of the Sweeney Lake Wood PUD Amendment, the decision to delay the 2020
Pavement Management Program, the City’s hiring freeze, and the approval of other emergency
actions.
6. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning
Appeals, and other meetings
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, let the Commissioners know that no Board of Zoning Appeals
meeting would be held in April due to a lack of agenda items. He also updated them on three items on
the agenda for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting on April 21: consideration of a
Housing Strategic Plan, a Fair Housing Policy, and authorization to proceed with the adoption of an
HRA levy.
7. Other Business
None.
8. Adjournment
MOTION made by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Pockl and the motion carried
unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 PM.
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Adam Brookins, Secretary
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Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant
Date: April 27, 2020
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: Presentation of 2019 Planning Commission Annual Report
Summary
Staff has prepared a summary of the 2019 activity of the Planning Commission in advance of the
Commission’s report to the City Council by the Planning Commission Chair. The presentation of
the Annual Report will provide an opportunity for discussion around any priorities or requests the
Commissioners might have for the City Council in 2020.
Attachments
2019 Planning Commission Annual Report (11 pages)
PLANNING COMMISSION
2019 ANNUAL REPORT AND
2020 WORK PLAN
Golden Valley Planning Commission
2019 Annual Report
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2019 Planning Commission
Commissioners
Ronald Blum, Chair
Andy Johnson, Vice Chair
Adam Brookins, Secretary
Rich Baker
Lauren Pockl
Ryan Sadeghi
Chuck Segelbaum
Ari Prohofsky, Youth
Council Liaison
Steve Schmidgall
City Staff
Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Emily Goellner, Senior Planner/Grant Writer
Myles Campbell, Planner
Emily Anderson, Planning Intern
Lisa Wittman, Administrative Assistant
Purpose, Mission, and Prescribed Duties
The Planning Commission shall:
• Review and make recommendations on specific development proposals made by private
developers and public agencies.
• Review and make recommendations on proposed rezonings, subdivision plans, amendments
to the zoning text, platting regulations and variances, and similar items having to do with
administration and regulatory measures.
• Conduct special studies dealing with items such as renewal, civic design, maintenance of a
suitable living and working environment, economic conditions, etc. These studies may be
conducted at the initiative of the Planning Commission and/or specific direction from the City
Council.
• Review major public capital improvement plans against the policy and goals stated in the
Comprehensive Plan for the area.
• Advise and make recommendations relative to housing, new development, and
redevelopment projects proposed by the HRA prior to the final commitment of such projects
by the HRA.
• Advise and make recommendations in matters relating to and affecting the environment.
Golden Valley Planning Commission
2019 Annual Report
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Table Of Contents
2019 Overview page 4
2020 Proposed Work Plan page 11
Golden Valley Planning Commission
2019 Annual Report
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2019 Overview
The Golden Valley Planning Commission saw a drop-off in the number of applications it reviewed in
2019, which resulted in a five-year low. Almost all of the projects reviewed were Conditional Use
Permits (or an amendment to an existing CUP). They ranged from approval of a boathouse on
Sweeney Lake to the establishment of a new adult day care off Nevada Ave N. The Commission also
approved a lot consolidation of a residential property with a piece of excess MnDOT right-of-way and
performed a site plan review for the parking lot of the Good Day Café/Metropolitan Ballroom.
A large number of meetings were taken up with the discussion of three new zoning text
amendments. The Commission recommended approval of firearms sales restrictions (which created
buffers around certain Institutional and Residential uses), approval of architectural and materials
standards for projects in most zoning districts, and approval of a revised Mixed Use Zoning District to
replace the I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
Looking ahead, the Commission will be tasked with reviewing a number of rezonings necessary to
bring the City’s zoning map into conformance with the recently adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
The Commission will also be asked to review a range of updates to the zoning chapter in order to
modernize use tables and adjust to new technologies such as emerging small cell telecommunications
equipment.
2019 Activity
The information below attempts to capture in figures and graphs the activities of the Planning
Commission over the past year.
Planning Commission Meetings
Held: 19
Cancelled: 5
Zoning Text Amendments Considered
3
Staff-Led Discussions/Presentations
19
Golden Valley Planning Commission
2019 Annual Report
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Planning Applications Considered
Recommended Approval Recommended Denial
0 5 10 15 20 25
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Total Planning Applications by Year
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Site Plan Review
Land Use Change
Rezoning
Platting
Variance (Subdivision)
CUP/Amend
PUD/Major Amend
Planning Applications by Type (2019)
0 2 4 6 8 10
Site Plan Review
Land Use Change
Rezoning
Platting
Variance (Subdivision)
CUP/Amend
PUD/Major Amend
Planning Applications by Type (5 years)
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
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PlanningApplication
Years, 2015 - 2019
A LocationYear
!2019: 8
!2018: 24
!2017: 14
!2016: 21
!2015: 18
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PlanningApplication
Types, 2015 - 2019
A Location
Type
"PUD/Major Amend: 16
"CUP: 30
!Variance (Subdivision): 1
!Platting (Subdivision/LotConsolidation): 14
!Rezoning: 13
¸Land Use Change: 9
¸Site Plan Review: 2
Golden Valley Planning Commission
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Zoning Text Amendments Considered
Item Description
Firearm Sales Limits the sale or repair of firearms to the Light
Industrial and Industrial Zoning Districts and requires
buffers from various residential and institutional uses
Architectural and Material Standards New section of the zoning chapter that establishes
requirements around façades, openings, entrances,
and screening, and incorporates a system of material
classes
Mixed Use Zoning District Replacement of the I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District
with a new district that created three new
subdistricts, updated the lists of permitted and
conditional uses allowed, changed requirements for
setbacks and height, and modified impervious and
open space regulations
Staff Led Discussions/Presentations
• Annual Commissioner Orientation
• Zoning Code: 17
• Firearm Sales: 1
• Architectural and Material Standards: 3
• Mixed Use Zoning District: 8
• Zoning Study: 2
• Narrow Lots: 3
• 2020-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Other PUD Amendments Considered (not reviewed by Planning Commission)
• Administrative Amendments: 1
• Menards Addition PUD 75 – addition of an entrance lane to the yard gate off Hampshire Ave S
for customers picking up online orders (APPROVED)
• Minor Amendments: 3
• Valley Creek PUD 71 – amend the amount of signage allowed on the three parcels that make up
the office campus (APPROVED)
• The Xenia PUD 113 – relocate the business center within the building and add one studio unit
(WITHDRAWN)
• Golden Hills Business Park PUD 78 – shift allocation of allowed uses from manufacturing to
office and make associated parking lot modifications (APPROVED)
Golden Valley Planning Commission
2019 Annual Report
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Major Projects Reviewed
Item/Location Type Description
American Rug Laundry
8043 Lewis Road
CUP Approve a facility for rug cleaning and
restoration
1345 Natchez Ave S Lot
Consolidation
Join excess right-of-way with adjacent
residential property
1030 Angelo Drive CUP Allow a boathouse within the Shoreland
Overlay District
Good Shepard School
145 Jersey Ave S
CUP Approve a child care center within an
existing elementary school building
Golden Valley Adult Day
Program
2300 Nevada Ave N
CUP Approve a new adult day care operation
Borton Volvo
721 Hampshire Ave S
CUP Approve an existing business for pre-owned
vehicle sales
Good Day Café/Metropolitan
5410 Wayzata Blvd
Site Plan
Review
Apply development standards to a proposed
parking lot reconfiguration
Home Health Care, Inc
800 Boone Ave S
CUP
Amendment
Revision of existing Conditional Use Permit
to remove limits on loading and unloading
of adult day care clients on Boone Ave
Previously Approved Projects that Began Construction in 2019
2015 Central Park West – Phase 2 Apartments (Utica Avenue South)
2016 Central Park West – Phase 1 Office (10 West End)
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2019 Annual Report
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2020 Proposed Work Plan
Implementation of 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Carry out Phase III of the
Downtown Study, including the
completion of the city’s Bicycle
and Pedestrian Network and a
framework for future
redevelopment of key properties
• Adjust Institutional Subdistricts to
align with new categories of
Assembly, Civic, and Medical;
consider creating new Park and
Open Space Zoning District
• Rezone properties to create
consistency with the Future Land
Use Map
• Update the Medium-Density
Residential (R-3) Zoning District to
achieve target densities
Zoning Code Amendments/Updates
• Adopt new restrictions on Tobacco Sales in the Commercial Zoning District
• Reformat and modernize the tables of Principal, Conditional, Restricted, and Prohibited Uses
for each of the City’s zoning districts
• Revisit the zoning districts in which Places of Worship are allowed in order to be consistent
with the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)
• Update Telecommunications section of zoning chapter to address small cell telecom
equipment
Planning Application Review and Evaluation
• Continue to review and make recommendations on land use applications as they are
submitted to the City, including subdivision requests, Conditional Use Permits, and Planned
Unit Developments.
Commissioner Training and Education
• Work with staff to explore new and innovative planning concepts and to respond to the
interests of individual Commissioners
• Training on variances provided by the City Attorney
Downtown Study Open House
(Staff photo)
Date: April 27, 2020
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Myles Campbell, Planner
Subject: Presentation of 2019 Board of Zoning Appeals Annual Report
Summary
Staff has prepared a summary of the 2019 activity of the Board of Zoning Appeals in advance of
the Board’s report to the City Council by the BZA Chair. The Annual Report is also being shared
with the Planning Commission as individual Commissioners serve on the Board monthly.
Attachments
2019 Board of Zoning Appeals Annual Report (12 pages)
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
2019 ANNUAL REPORT
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
2019 Annual Report
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2019 Board of Zoning Appeals
Commissioners
Nancy Nelson, Chair (2020)
Richard Orenstein, Vice Chair (2020)
David Perich (2020)
Andy Snope (2020)
Rotating Planning Commission Representative
Kade Arms-Regenold (Youth Representative, 2020)
Note: Terms run May 1-April 30
Council Liaison
Larry Fonnest
City Staff
Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Emily Goellner, Associate Planner/Grant Writer
Myles Campbell, Planner
Emily Anderson, Planning Intern
Lisa Wittman, Administrative Assistant
Amie Kolesar, Administrative Assistant
Purpose, Mission, And Prescribed Duties
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) hears requests for variances from the requirements of the Zoning
Code, which is Chapter 113 of the Golden Valley City Code. The BZA consists of five members that
meet once a month if there are any petitions pending for action. A Planning Commissioner serves as
the fifth member of the BZA.
Criteria For Analysis
A variance may be granted when the petitioner for the variance establishes that there are practical
difficulties in complying with this Chapter. “Practical difficulties,” as used in connection with the
granting of a variance, means:
• the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by
this Chapter
• the plight of the property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created
by the property owner
• the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality
Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties include,
but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems.
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Table Of Contents
2019 Overview page 3
Five-Year Summary: 2015-2019 page 5
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BZA Requests by Type -2019
Number of Requests
Variances Considered
33
In R-1 Residential Zoning District
30
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BZA Decisions, 2019
Approved Approved - Modified Denied Tabled
Garage Addition, 7
New Home, 2
Home Addition, 2
Fence, 6
Parking Lot, 2
Deck, 1
Outdoor Lighting, 1
Private Road, 1Paved Area, 1
TOTAL NUMBER OF PROPOSED PROJECTS REQUESTING
VARIANCES, BY TYPE OF PROJECT -2019
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Five-Year Summary: 2015-2019
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Front Setback
Side Setback
Rear Setback
Height
Building Envelope
Articulation
Shoreland Setback
Average Grade
Accessory Structure Location
Accessory Structure Size
Paved Area
Accessory Structure Height
Fence Height
Impervious Surface
Garage Width
Minimum Parking
Outdoor Lighting
Roadway Width
BZA Requests by Type, 2015-2019
Variances Considered
127
In R-1 Residential Zoning District
113
In R-2 Residential Zoning District
2
In Commercial Zoning District
2
Mixed Use
2
In Institutional Zoning District
6
In Industrial Zoning District
1
In Light Industrial Zoning District
1
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Types Of Variances Considered
Variance Type Description
Front Yard Setback
Requests to build structures within 35 feet of the front yard property line in R-
1, R-2, and Institutional Districts. Institutional Districts also require that at least
25 feet be landscaped and maintained as a buffer zone.
Side Yard Setback
Requests to build structures within the side yard setback area, which ranges from 5 feet to 50 feet depending on the type of structure and the Zoning District.
Rear Yard Setback
Requests to build structures within the rear yard setback area, which ranges
from 5 feet to 50 feet depending on the type of structure and the Zoning
District.
Articulation
Requests to waive articulation requirement, which requires inward or outward
articulation of 2 feet in depth and 8 feet in length for every 32 feet of side wall
on homes in the R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts.
Height Requests to build principal structures over the maximum height requirement, which ranges from 25 to 28 feet depending on the type of roof and the Zoning District.
Fence Height Requests to build fences over the maximum height requirements, which ranges
from 4 to 12 feet depending on the location on the property (front yard or
side/rear yard) and the Zoning District.
Building Envelope Requests to build a structure beyond the maximum building envelope, which is
defined for properties within the R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts. This includes the
2:1 or 4:1 slope requirement when the structure is taller than 15 feet at the
side yard setback line.
Accessory Structure
Location
Requests to build a garage, shed, or other accessory structure in a location that is not completely to the rear of the principal structure or in a location that is not at least 10 feet from the principal structure.
Accessory Structure
Size
Requests to build a garage, shed, or other accessory structures above the
allowable limit of 1,000 square feet in R-1, R-2, and Institutional Zoning
Districts.
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3
25
9
1
BZA Decisions, 2015-2019
Approved
Approved - Modified
Denied
Tabled
Withdrawn
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Accessory Structure
Height
Requests to build a garage, shed, or other accessory structures above the
maximum height requirements, which is 10 feet in the R-1, R-2, and
Institutional Zoning Districts.
Garage Width Request to build a garage in the R-2 District that is wider than 65 percent of the
width of the front façade.
Average Grade Requests to change the average grade of a property by more than 1 foot.
Shoreland Setback Requests to build a structure within the minimum shoreland setbacks, which
are larger than standard front, side, and rear setbacks.
Impervious Surface Requests to construct additional impervious surface beyond the maximum allowable, which is 50 percent of the lot in R-1 and R-2 and 60 percent in R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts.
Minimum Parking Request to build or use an existing parking lot or garage with a number of
parking spaces that is less than the minimum required based on the use of the
property.
Outdoor Lighting Request regarding the total amount of foot candles of light produced by
lighting systems, the amount of allowed light trespass, or other issues relating
to lighting systems.
Roadway Width Requests to build a private roadway above or below the maximum and
minimum required widths respectively.
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Public Hearings
To enhance community understanding during public hearings; the Commission will adhere to
the following protocol during a Planning Commission meeting.
The Commission Chair will introduce the proposal and staff recommendation.
Commission members may ask questions of staff.
The applicant will be invited to describe the proposal and answer any questions from
Commissioners.
The Chair will open the public hearing, gauging the number of persons who may wish to
speak asking first for those who wish to speak to so indicate by raising a hand. If a large
number of persons wish to speak, the Chair may set a time limit for individual questions
and comments. Spokespersons for groups may be granted will have a longer time for
questions and comments.
Speakers must clearly state their full name and address when recognized by the Chair.
Remember, questions and comments are for the record.
Direct all questions or comments to the Chair. The Chair will determine who will answer
each question.
No one will be given the opportunity to speak a second time until everyone has had the
opportunity to speak initially. Please limit second presentations to new information, not
rebuttals.
When public comments are complete, the Chair will close the public hearing. The
Commission will then discuss the proposal and take appropriate action. The audience is
welcome to listen quietly to the discussion but is requested not to make further
comments.