1980 07-14
AGENDA
Meridian Planning and Zoning
July 14, 1980
ITEM:
Minutes of previous meeting were approved as read.
1. Mitich Rezone to "C" - Limited Office - 1625 W. Pine - Approved
with design review.
2. Hearing - Kenneth Westby - Conditional Use for bicycle shop -
234 E. 2nd. Approved with the conditions of regular business
hours, be concerned of the noise factor and all scrap metal be
properly disposed of.
3. Old Towne - Jim Potter - Request consideration as a supplement
to City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning h1ap - Conditional
endorsement.
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I Agenda
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Regular meeting called to order by Chairman Don Sharp at 8:05 p.m.
Members present: Annette Hinrichs, Burl Pipkin, Bob Spencer.
Others attending: Jim Potter, Joe DeNardi, Irene Chastain, Elenita Westby,
Edward C. P4aw, Bruce Winchester, Martin Fabricuis, Pat
Fabricuis, Albert Chastain, Aline DeNardi, Jo Ann Potter,
Olive M. Davis, Richard J. H. Jewell.
Mitich Rezone to "C" Limited Office.- W. Pine and Linder.
The Motion was made by Pipkin and seconded by Hinrichs to remove Mitich
Rezone from the table and consider proposal.
Based on the fact that the City Attorney had informed the City Clerk that
the zone of Commercial Limited Office was permissable.
The Motion was made by Pipkin and seconded by Spencer to recommend to the
City Council that they grant the rezone application of Rob Mitich's property,
1625 W. Pine, to "C" Commercial Limited Office, to have design review.
Motion Carried: All yea.
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Hearing - Kenneth Westby - Conditional Use for bicycle shop located at 234 E. 2nd.
Elenita Westby was present, representing her husband, Kenneth, who was called
out of town. Elenita stated that her husband would like to repair bicycles in
their garage as a business. He has everything he needs for repairing, as he
has wanted to do this fora long time. l4estby has been unemployed and needs
the income.
Mrs. Westby stated that she had measured the parking area, (corner lots) 110
feet area along King St. and 80 ft. on 2nd St. There would not be that many
people coming in at one time. The neighbors have given their approval for this
use.
Pipkin questioned if this would be used solely as a repair shop as opposed to sales.
Mrs. Westby stated only the ones that her husband would have fixed up. As far
as buying and selling new bicycles, she could not see at all.
In answer to off-street parking, Mrs. Westby stated there could be three (3) spaces.
This repair will not envolve welding or cutting. None of the tools are electric
so there would be no noise. The 6lestbys have obtained approval of all neighbors
within a two block radius and were encouraged to have a bicycle repair in
Pie ridian. This would be kept at business hours.
Spencer questioned off-street parking. lJestby answered there was none.
Hinrichs questioned length of business parking. 'Westby stated that the stay
would only be long enough to drop off and pick up, as it takes time to repair
a bike.
Chairman Sharp called for public comment. There was none.
Hinrichs cautioned that all repair must remain in the garage,
The Motion was made by Hinrichs and seconded by Spencer that they recommend
the City Council to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a bicycle shop at 234 E.
2nd to Kenneth Llestby, with the condition of regular business hours, be concerned
of the noise factor and all scrap metal be properly disposed of.
Motion Carried: A11 yea.
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Agenda Old Towne - Jim Potter
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Jim Potter, Potter Associates was present to reouest the Old Towne concept
to be included in the proposed zoning map. Potter stated the development
plan was presented to the City in April far the City to consider those
properties west of Locust Grove, south of Fairview, north of Pine and
generally east of Five Mile Creek.
Potter displayed maps stating that there are approximately 28 owners, there
has been requests over the years by some of these owners, individually, for
rezone or other consideration from the City. He stated the more detailed
plan accomodates the goals and objectives of the City, which specifically
avoids strip zoning - continuous driveways along Fairview, to provide for
the extension of Gruber, to ensure preservation of the waterways into an
open space. The plan provides for mixed use, which is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. Excluding the parks and linear area, it is about 47%
business and commercial, 53% residentional. The density approaches about
4.25 overall. On a gross basis, including the linear parks, it is about
7.8. This would be below what probably would have been extended on an
individual basis. There is 188 acres.
Potter stated the plan provides 12,000 feet of bike paths and the same for
pedestrian pathways, which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The
development retains, as much as possible, the natural features such as along
the waterways. He explained keypoints of the treatment of Settler's Canal,
Five P1ile Creek, Atkins Drain with a multitude of landscaping possibilities
along Gruber St. and Pine St, the residential areas will be screened from the
traffic by the use of birms and shrubs. The P1/S connector (E. 8th) would be
a boulevard which would create more screening of the residential from the
business area.
Potter presented a map designating the property owners that have not agreed
with plan, and those permanently committed. Also owners agreement on file
with these minutes.
Potter stated they (Old Towne representatives) are asking that the land use
designation be incorporated as a supplement to the zoning map. The owners
have entered into an agreement to the City which states they are the owner of
the property and in concurrence with the development plan. In the event of
their sale, conditions will run with the land to their successors or assigns,
that they will cooperate with the City and other owners with the dedication
of right-of-ways and easements, they agree to participate in development costs.
The property owners agree to a general development schedule which sets forth a
concurrent development between residential and business.
Annette Hinrichs stated that this type of development is in the Comprehensive
Plan and an amendment would not be necessary. She referred to pace 27 -
Opportunities, "The Comprehensive Plan provides and encourages the implementation
of Planned Development (PD) techniques. Variations in maximum density,
dimensional standards (height, set-back, lot coverage, lot size) and other
requirements may be permuted when one or more of the following design and
development objectives are met:
When land has been, or will be, dedicated for the development of
essent:al,'_. public services or facilities, such as school sites,
fire stations, libraries, land for park, recreation open space, and
historical, architectural or archeological sites.
When environmentally sensitive lands (creeks, wet lands, wooded ores)
have been preserved in their natural state, and design and development
considerations have been made to protect such lands from geological,
topographical, and other natural or man-made hazards, as part of the
overall residential development protect.
When development projects preserve and utilize natural physical features
as part of their overall design concept and make use of such techniques
as cluster development and density transfers, in order to conserve
existing natural features, which are both aesthetically pleasing and
functional.
When developments promote orderly, well-planned and aesthetically designed
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projects, which are consistent with the goals, objectives and policies
of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
When development utilizes and is consistent with public service facility-
management plans for the Urban Service Planning Area."
Page 57 - -_ Planned Development, "A planned Development (PD) is one of many
devices used to implement a comprehensive plan. A developer of a PD may
be allowed variations for subdivision and zoning requirements, if it is in
the City's interest to encourage such a development.
PD regulations are intended to encourage innovations in land development
techniques so that the growing demands of the community may be met with
greater flexibility and variety in type, design, and layout of sites and
buildings and by the conservation and more efficient use of open spaces
and of other natural environmental features which enhance the quality of
life."
There was discussion concerning the name change. The Commission was against
this location being named "Old Towne".
There was discussion concerning the landowners who would not commit to the
development agreement.
Pipkin stated that there is a concern that the whole development should go,
not just the high money part of it, then neglecting the rest. Once this is
committed, it is going to stay committed.
There was discussion about the placement of the theater. The theater people
may trade off for indoor theater placement in the business complex.
Financial process was discussed.
Potter stated that it is provided in the agreement that the individuals would
share in construction through cost sharing at time of construction - a latecomer
agreement providing the City adopts the foremat, or local improvement agreement.
Sharp questioned who would administer this latecomer agreement.
Potter stated that obviously that is not going to be available unless the City
decides to take on that function. This function would have to be done outside
the City by a major developer. The developers would like to control as much of
that area as possible.
Sharp stated that he felt this was an excellent concept. He was concerned with
having it rigid and detailed enough to om~event someone coming in later and abusing
the plan.
The re was discussion concerning this Commission giving conditional approval -
conditioned upon adoption of the ordinance (Zoning and Development) and other
factors such as homeowner documents, covenants, etc.
The name of "Old Towne" was discussed again. Hinrichs stated this is a whole
different concept than "Old Town".
Pipkin stated that Old Towne is the old part of town that has existed for years
and this parcel is not contiguous to Meridian St. and E. 3rd. (Comprehensive Plan.)
Again Potter stated their request. "They request the Commission to recommend
approval of the plan as a supplement to the proposed zoning map so it will in
fact become a part of the designated land use upon the adoption of ordinances."
Hinrichs suggested removal of the word "supplement" to "part".
Renaming Gruber St. and E. 8th St. was discussed. Eighth St. is planned as a
boulevard.
The Motion was made by Hinrichs and seconded by Pipkin to accept the statement
"believing that this type of development is provided for in the Comprehensive
Plan and is desirable for this area, we encourage that it be developed further.
lde believe that this plan, excluding those lands where owners refuse to
participate, should be accepted as a part of our new zoning map. PJon-participating
parcels will not be eligible for density transfers. This is a conditional
endorsement and will be subject to final review of plan and documents".
Motion Carried: All yea.
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It was the feeling of the Commission that this was an endorsement.
There was no other business to come before the Commission.
The Motion was made by Pipkin and seconded by Hinrichs that the meeting be
adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Plotion Carried: All yea.
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