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<br /> <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Planning Commission Members <br /> <br />FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Associate Planner <br /> <br />DATE: April 2, 2018 <br /> <br />RE: Ordinance Amendments <br />Included with this memo are three ordinance amendments for your review. <br /> <br />The first amendment to Chapter 902 is dealing with the definition of Riparian. The proposed wording <br />is adding clarification to what has been staff’s practical application of the definition. The proposed <br />language would not change our handling of what would be considered a Riparian parcel under the <br />Shoreland Ordinance. It’s just adding further clarification. <br /> <br />The second amendment is proposing additional language be added to our Subdivision Ordinance for <br />processing of Simple Subdivision applications. In reviewing our ordinances, it was discovered that we <br />do not have a restriction or guideline for when a Property Owner has already been approved a Simple <br />Subdivision (three lots or less) and then decides at a later date to reapply for another Simple <br />Subdivision impacting the same parcel. <br /> <br />Under the current code, a Property Owner could circumvent our Subdivision Ordinance by making <br />multiple applications. As you know, our Simple Subdivision requirements are not as comprehensive as <br />those required for a plat. If multiple Simple Subdivisions are possible or contemplated, platting <br />provisions should apply. <br /> <br />The third amendment addresses the proposed changes to the I-1, Light Industrial as discussed between <br />the City Council and Planning Commission from the joint workshop on January 10, 2018. Staff has <br />taken those comments and drafted an ordinance for your consideration. <br /> <br />City staff is recommending approval of the three amendments as proposed. Please be aware that each <br />ordinance amendment must be handled as a separate action.