04-29-2021 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 29, 2021 3 noted that the other change would be for tattooing. She stated that the tattoo licensing code was recently updated by the Council. She noted that these are part of the overall zoning update, but staff suggested that this come forward now in order to remove this additional step as necessary review is done on the licensing side and the conditional use permit is no longer necessary. The Community Development Director stated that this would move massage therapy from conditional to permitted under the B-3 district and tattoo body art will be added to B-3 as a permitted use as well, and similarly in the B-4 district. She stated that the City Council will hold a public hearing at its May 12th meeting. Commissioner Thorson commented that this seems consistent with the updating they are working on to revamp language and create less hoops for businesses to jump through. Acting Chair Kwapick agreed that it would make sense to make it easier for businesses to get started, noting that the massage therapist reviews have not had any additional conditions added. Thorson introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS B-3, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 912.020 AND 912.040 (I), SECTION B-4, COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS DISTRICT 912-A.020 AND 912.A- 040 (I) WITHIN THE ZONING CODE. The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Buesing. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion passed. REPORTS FROM STAFF The Community Development Director noted that at the May 13th meeting the Commission will continue its review of the zoning text. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Buesing asked if there is a timeline for when the group will return to in person meetings. The Community Development Director replied that staff has begun to return to the office more in the past month. The City Clerk estimated that meetings will return to in person within the next few months, noting that it would be the decision of the Commission.