HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_UDCAC_09.14.2016Committee Present: Philip Wanke, Vice -chair; Bruce Barton, Henry C. Boecker, John Philpott.
Committee Member(s) Absent: P.J. Stevens, Chair, Tim Bargainer, Secretary; and Gray Taylor
Staff Present: Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner; Jordan Maddox, Principal Planner; Clay Shell, Asst.
Fire Chief; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
Guests Present: Chris Brown, Duke Kerrigan and Tim Haynie.
A. Call to Order at 3:20 p.m. by Vice -chair Phillip Wanke.
B. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on
the agenda.
C. Overview and discussion regarding amendment process and goals for the meeting. Jordan
Maddox and Valerie Kreger
Maddox gave an overview of the actions to date. Public notices will be published next week for
the next UDC meeting. Action will be taken by the Committee at the October 1211, Meeting,
followed by action by the P&Z Commission, then on to City Council for final action. If anyone
has any comments or questions about the proposed changes, please speak up today.
D. Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 2, Review Authority. Jordan Maddox
Maddox stated the main change was on the License to Encroach with authority being changed
from the Director to the Engineer. And then Variance approval authority changes from
Engineer to Director.
E. Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 3, Applications. Valerie Kreger
Kreger discussed the proposed changes under platting exceptions which are supposed to be
clarified in Section 3.08.020.F. Tim Haynie expressed concerns about the small developers and
businesses that would be forced to file a plat under this new language. The concern is that
developers would have to insure that a tract of land would be adequately served by public
improvements and infrastructure, including water and wastewater or will be adequately served
upon completion of the required improvements.
Kreger also explained that a Grading Permit was also added under Section 3.17.030.1) and that a
pre -application meeting would be no longer required for a License to Encroach application.
F. Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Residential Development Standards.
Valerie Kreger
Kreger stated there have been changes made to all the residential zoning districts that mainly
identify setbacks on corner lots or structures with street facing garages.
G. Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 7, Non-residential Development
Standards. Valerie Kreger
Kreger explained that changes to Non-residential standards are similar to chapter 6. She
pointed out that stormwater ponds will now be allowed in the front setback. And a Subdivision
Variance has been added for minimum lot width and frontage.
H. Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 9, Off -Street Parking. Jordan Maddox
Maddox presented Chapter 9 changes, mostly additions to include parking options for
apartments and alternative parking plan standards. Changes were made to the apartment gate
stacking to measure from the Key Code Sox instead of gate and add turnaround space as well.
Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 11, Environmental Protection. Jordan
Maddox
Maddox explained that Chapter 11 has proposed amendments that include an impervious cover
credit for public trails and sidewalks, a rewrite of the provisions on stormwater pond design for
clarity, including where ponds can be located, how they are constructed and adding
Subdivision Variance to the section, and removing the alternative street design table from the
Conservation Subdivision section.
Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 12, Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation.
Jordan Maddox
Maddox summarized by saying that the changes are adding a Subdivision Variance section
clarifying that the entire chapter is eligible for Design and Technical Standards and Traffic
Impact Analysis Requirements. The developer responsibilities on boundary bridge structures is
clarified. Staff added provisions that sidewalks in rural/estate subdivisions are required on
both side of collectors and one side of local streets. Fire Code access requirements are clarified.
Cul-de-sacs and lot accumulation were discussed and a provision was added that street stubs
cannot be used as basis for lot frontage/access. Regulations were added so that long street
blocks must have a pedestrian pass-through and minimum spacing requirements were set for
right -in, right -out driveways.
Tim Haynie suggested instead of adding sidewalks in Rural/Estate subdivisions, section
12.04.040, that perhaps using a traffic count method of average daily trips would provide a safer
environment. He is concerned about the higher speeds on these roads with the pedestrians on
the side. It was also suggested that more street lights be required in these areas.
Maddox stated staff is still working on language regarding street trees in the downtown area
and that will be brought to the next meeting. Staff is also looking at possible road closure
"permits" allowing for more flexibility outside of a ROW abandonment.
K. Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Infrastructure and Public
Improvements. Jordan Maddox
Staff has suggested changes to clarify exceptions to the Fire Flow provisions, removed the
monumentation section from the chapter, removed Subdivision Variances from the chapter and
replaced with Development Engineer exceptions and alternatives, moved some language
regarding fiscal surety into the Development Manual, moved definitions from
L. Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 16, Definitions. Jordan Maddox
Chapter 16 is being revised to add at least 25 new terms that staff is reviewing and will bring
back to the October 12"" Meeting. Most of those additional definitions are related to
transportation such as street types, curbs and driveways. There are some edits to existing
terms.
M. Discussion regarding the next steps in the process. Sofia Nelson
This was discussed in Item C.
Adjourned by Wanke at 5:15 p.m.
a Bruce Barton, Attest