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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/2015 P&Z PacketCITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING Wednesday, February 11, 2015 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Please be courteous and turn off all electronic devices during the meeting. A C 11 1V11 A 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 12, 2014 4. OPEN MIKE 5. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider rezoning property located at 6966 Lake Drive (PID # 19-31-22-41-0006) and 6970 Lake Drive (PID # 19-31-22-41-0005) from R-1, Single Family Residential to R, Rural B. PUBLIC HEARING to consider: i. Amending Chapter 1001: Subdivision Regulations ii. Amending Chapter 1007: Zoning Code, Sections 1, 2 and 3 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates 7. ADJOURN Meeting guidelines on reverse side. City of Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board MEETING GUIDELINES Open Mike — The purpose of a Board Meeting is to accomplish the business of the city. When presenting at a meeting please remember to be respectful, and follow these guidelines: • Please address the meeting chair. • State your name and address for the record. • Please observe a 4-minute limit. • The topic must relate to city business. • Open Mike is for items not on the agenda. • A spokesperson must represent a group of five or more — groups will have 8 minutes. • The Presiding Officer may limit duplicative presentations. • Remember, the meeting is to discuss city business only. Public Hearing - Held as a separate item of business on the agenda. The public hearing segment is your opportunity to tell the Board how you feel about issues scheduled to be heard. Typically, a hearing follows these steps: • The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice -Chair) will announce the proposal to be reviewed and ask for the staff report. The presiding Officer shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings. • Staff will present their report on the proposal. • Board members will then ask City Staff questions about the proposal. • The Presiding Officer will then open up the public hearing for anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. This is the time for the public to make comments or ask questions about the proposal. Comments should be limited to four (4) minutes unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer. All comments should be directed to the Board as a body and not to any individual Board Member or City Staff Member unless permission is granted by the Presiding Officer. No person shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Board without the permission of the Presiding Officer. • After everyone in the audience wishing to speak has given his/her comments, the Presiding Officer shall close the public hearing. • The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. • The Board will then make a recommendation(s) and/or a decision. When you are called upon for your comments, please step to the microphone at the podium and state your name and address for the record. Occasionally, the Board may continue a hearing to another meeting before taking action. Meeting Etiquette The Planning & Zoning Board must preserve order and decorum while the meeting is in session. A resident shall not, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the business of the Board, nor disturb any resident or Board Member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Board. CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE : November 12, 2014 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 6:58 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Neil Evenson, Michael Hyden (Vice Chair), Perry Laden, Lou Masonick, Michael Root, Paul Tralle (Chair) MEMBERS ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT : Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee, Celeste McDermott. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on November 12, 2014. 2. APROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 8, 2014 Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to approve the October 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) 4. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:31 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:31 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick. Motion carried 5 - 0. 5. ACTION ITEMS DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 2014 Page 2 A. Lino Lakes Development Final Plat for White Pines Senior Living Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. City Council approved the preliminary plat for White Pines Senior Living and the final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat. The approved final plat will go to the City Council on November 24tn, 2014 in order to expedite construction. Ms. Larsen addressed the Board concerns regarding a right turn lane onto 77th Street from Lake Drive. With input from City engineers and the police department, it was determined that adding a turn lane onto 77th avenue from Lake Drive would be cost prohibitive since they found no substantial traffic generation from the new development. The developer suggested designating their parking lot as "exit only" on 77th Street to divert incoming traffic. Council members and City staff felt this would be a sufficient response to the concern. Jamey Bowe, River Valley Architects, 1403 122" a Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, was present for questions. The developer is eager to move forward with the project and start construction. Board discussion included: -The possible impacts on bikers and pedestrians if a right turn lane is not added on Lake Drive. -Engineer recommendations at the previous City Council meeting. -Whether parking is adequate for guests and visitors. Plan exceeds minimum requirements for parking stalls. -Whether the parking lot could be expanded if the building was ever sold resulting in a change of use with higher parking needs. It was ascertained that any new parking requirements would be the responsibility of the new owner, should such a situation arise. -Extending the sidewalk to existing sidewalk and striping the intersection on Marketplace with a crosswalk. -Possibility of traffic from nearby houses being routed through the White Pines parking lot. -Inquired on status of a "No right turn on red" sign on Market Place as it intersects with Lake Drive. Developer discussed possibility with County and they did not feel that was needed. Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Final Plat for White Pines Senior Living based on the following conditions of approval: 1. All comments from the City Engineer letter dated November 5, 2014 shall be addressed. 2. All comments from the Environmental Coordinator letter dated November 5, 2014 shall be addressed. 3. The following executed documents are required to be approved by the City Council prior to issuance of a Grading Permit: a. Development Contract. 4. The following items shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of a Grading Permit: DRAFT MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 2014 Page 3 a. Revised plans based on staff comments. b. Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement. c. NPDES Permit. d. RCWD Permit. e. Securities and Escrows as detailed in the Development Contract. f. Grading Permit Fee of $150. 5. The following items shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of a Building Permit: a. Revised plans based on staff comments. b. An electronic PDF of the final approved plans. c. Building Permit application and fee as determined by the Building Official. 6. Final Plat a. A Consent to Plat shall be required by Coulee Bank and recorded. b. Access Control along CSAH 23 shall be dedicated to Anoka County. c. The Final Plat shall be printed to scale. 7. Sheet C8, Tree Preservation Plan: a. Add note, "All trees proposed for removal are located in the non -ESA Basic Use Area. No tree mitigation required." 8. All conditions as listed in Resolution Nos. 14-132 and 14-133 shall be met prior to release of final plat. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0. (Tralle abstained.) 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Proiect Updates Katie Larsen, City Planner, provided an update of current city projects. 7. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Celeste McDermott Community Development Intern DRAFT MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 5A STAFF ORIGINATOR: P & Z MEETING DATE REQUEST: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: REVIEW DEADLINE: Katie Larsen, City Planner February 11, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING to consider rezoning property located at 6966 Lake Drive and 6970 Lake Drive from R-1, Single Family Residential to R, Rural RZ 2015-001 Robert and Carol Stanek 6970 Lake Drive Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Complete Application Date: January 13, 2015 60-Day Review Deadline: March 14, 2015 120-Day Review Deadline: May 13, 2015 Environmental Board Meeting: NA Park Board Meeting: NA Planning & Zoning Board Meeting: February 11, 2015 City Council Work Session: March 2, 2015 City Council Meeting: March 9, 2015 BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting their property located at 6966 & 6970 Lake Drive be rezoned from R-1 Single Family Residential to R, Rural for the purpose of keeping farm animals. ANALYSIS History 6966 Lake Drive (PID# 19-31-22-41-0006) and 6970 Lake Drive (PID# 19-31-22-41- 0005) are both owned by Robert and Carol Stanek. They reside in their single family house located at 6970 Lake Drive. 6966 Lake Drive has accessory structures and fencing for their chickens, goats and horses which are defined as farm animals. Per the zoning ordinance, farm animals are only allowed on properties zoned R, Rural. These parcels are zoned R- 1, Single Family Residential which does not allow for farm animals. The applicant submitted a narrative and it is included as Attachment 5. It notes the applicant contacted the Police Department in March 2013 and were told their property was zoned R, Rural and farm animals were allowed. Staff followed up with the Police Department and there is no record of the zoning discussion. Even if there had been a misunderstanding of information, the zoning map clearly shows the parcels zoned as R-1, Single Family Residential and farm animals are not allowed. The narrative refers to the Existing Land Use map on page 3-9 of the Comprehensive Plan which shows their property as rural residential. While this is true, the Existing Land Use Map is not a Zoning Map. Finally, the narrative refers to the definition of residential property. Per the Zoning Ordinance: SECTION 6. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Subd. 1. R- 1, Single Family Residential District. A. Purpose. This district is intended to provide a residential atmosphere for those persons desiring a single family neighborhood with a suburban density. This district is intended for development of single family detached homes on lots served with public sanitary sewer and water. Land to be zoned R-1 shall be served with public sanitary sewer and water; shall be in a Low Density Residential land use category according to the comprehensive plan; and development density shall be consistent with that land use category. A purpose statement is not a definition. R-1, Single Family Residential parcels are intended to be served by sewer and water but that does not mean they all are. There are several R-1 parcels in the City not connected to sewer and water and there are several parcels zoned R, Rural that are connected to sewer and water. The portion of sentence that states "...Land to be zoned R-1 shall be served with public sanitary sewer and water,-... " means any future rezoning to R- 1, Single Family Residential would require connection to sewer and water. For comparison, the purpose statement of the R, Rural District states: SECTIONS. RURAL DISTRICTS Subd. 1. R, Rural District. 2 A. Purpose. This district is designed and intended to aid in guiding development toward fulfillment of the Comprehensive Plan and to serve the following functions: 1. To preserve productive land for agricultural use and maintain "open space" within and near to urban areas. 2. To help guide development of urban and rural areas along an orderly design to preserve continuity and efficiency of service. 3. To provide a method by which the urban farm can be guided so as to control urban sprawl and still conserve land in an economic status until such time as the need is present for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. 4. To reduce the possibilities of rural -urban conflicts in establishing types and levels of service, methods of financing the services and needs. To maintain an acceptable per capita cost for such services as sanitary sewer, water, police, fire, road maintenance, school transportation, and other necessary services. Zoning and Land Use Current Zoning R-1, Single Family Residential Current Land Use Rural Residential Future Land Use per CP Low Density Sewered Residential Utility Staging Area IA: 2018-2015 MLCCS Perennial grasses, sparse trees and wetland Staff s review of historic zoning maps indicate the properties have been zoned R-1, Single Family Residential as far back as 1987. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use Direction Zoning Current Land Use Future Land Use North R-1, Single Family Rural Residential Low Density Sewered Residential Residential South R-1, Single Family Rural Residential Low Density Sewered Residential Residential East Rice Lake Rice Lake Rice Lake R-1, Single Family Rural Residential and Low Density Sewered West Residential and LI, Commercial Residential, Medium Light Industrial Density Residential and Commercial It is important to understand the difference between Zoning, Current Land Use and Future Land Use designations. Zoning is the legal official control and regulates use and dimensional characteristics such as setbacks, height, etc. Current Land Use and Future Land Use are planning tools used for comprehensive planning. Current Land Use describes how the property is being used today. Future Land Use describes how the property will be used in the future. Zoning and Current Land Use are not the same. Zoning Requirements and Standards Existing Conditions Required Required (6966 Lake & R-1, Single R, Rural 6970 Lake) Family Min. Lot Size 4.01 acres & 0.25 acres 10 acres 3.75 acres Min. Lot Width 200 feet 80 feet 330 feet The existing 2 parcels are both approximately 4 acres in size. Even if the parcels were combined, it would not meet the minimum 10 acre lot size requirement for R, Rural. Several of the parcels along this stretch of Lake Drive have been subdivided to 100 foot wide lots which are more consistent with R-1 zoning than Rural. Zoning the parcels to R, Rural would create substandard lots in terms of lot size and width. Comprehensive Plan Per the City's Comprehensive Plan, the parcels are guided Low Density Sewered Residential and are within the IA: 2008-2015 utility staging area. The watermain and sanitary sewer systems in this staging area have capacity to accommodate development along this stretch of Lake Drive. Watermain and sanitary sewer are stubbed to Lake Drive to the north at Ivy Ridge Lane and to the south at 2nd Avenue and could be extended along Lake Drive to service the properties. Rezoning to R, Rural would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for low density sewered development. Low density sewered development requires 1.6 to 3.9 units per acre and urban reserve (rural) requires 1 unit per 10 acres. al Shoreland District, Wetlands and Floodplain The parcels are located within the Shoreland District of Rice Lake. Wetlands exist on the parcels although no formal delineations have been completed. The 1982 FEMA Flood Insurance Rating Map (FIRM) indicates a Zone A3 flood plain district on the parcels as well. Rezoning The parcels are currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. The applicant is requesting both parcels be rezoned to R, Rural. The Planning and Zoning Board shall hold a public hearing and judgment of the rezoning shall be based upon the following factors: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. Per the City's Comprehensive Plan, the parcels are guided Low Density Sewered Residential and are within the IA: 2008-201 S utility staging area. The watermain and sanitary sewer systems in this staging area have capacity to accommodate development along this stretch of Lake Drive. Rezoning to R, Rural would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for low density Sewered development. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. Present and future land uses in the area are a mix of low density severed residential, medium density and commercial development. Rezoning these 2 parcels to R, Rural to allow for farm animals would not be compatible with present and future land uses of the area and would be considered spot zoning. Spot zoning is poor planning practice and is not advised. 3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. If re -zoned to R, Rural, the parcels would not meet performance standards for lot width and lot area and would be considered substandard lots. Both parcels are approximately 200 feet wide and 3-4 acres in size. Rurally zoned parcels required 330 feet in width and 10 aces in size. 4. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. 5 Per the City's Comprehensive Plan, the parcels are within the IA: 2008-2015 utility staging area. The watermain and sanitary sewer systems have capacity to accommodate development along this stretch of Lake Drive. 5. Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property. Lake Drive/CSAH 23 is a minor arterial road. Traffic generation would not be increased or decreased by the proposed rezoning. Additional Comments • It is important to remember that rezoning a parcel to R, Rural to allow for the keeping of farm animals also means the property may be used for all permitted uses and approved conditional uses such as agriculture and commercial stables and kennels. This isn't just an issue about allowing for horses, goats and chickens. It also entails all aspects of rural zoning rights. • The City currently has over 8,000 acres of property zoned R, Rural or R-X, Rural Executive which allows for the keeping of farm animals. RECOMMENDATION Staff does not recommend approval of the rezoning from R-1, Single Family Residential to R, Rural based on the findings noted above. ATTACHMENTS 1. Site Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Zoning Map 4. Future Land Use Map 5. Applicant Narrative 6. Resident Comments Co Ar a) U) c 1 1 II ua La IN Legend Zoning Districts Zoning Description Rural Rural Executive Single Family Residential Single Family Executive Two Family Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential - Manufactured Home Park Limited Business - General Business - Neighborhood Business - General Industrial - Light Industrial - Rural/Business Reserve . Public Semi -Public ■ PUD N Zoning Map o 400 $oo1,600 CITY "OF W E Feet IN KE .s. Red Clover La ` � J� Y a, Heron Dr Gray, � m m Green Briar Dr J J M Aqua La � S/7 �G W�Cfr Ulmer Dr 0 m >] ` Wildflower Dr v U m a �° Gladstone Cir o cu IN U c Q GlenwiewtAve ParkweW Dr Q � J Legend Q v Future Land Use 2030 (Stantec) Glenview Dr (� Future Land Use 2030 (Stantec) JN Permanent Rural 5 Urban Reserve Low Density Sewered Residential - Medium Density Residential - High Density Residential - Commercial - Mixed Use Hodgson Rd \ - Industrial - Civic/Institutional 49 - Park and Open Space Private Airfield NOS - Right -of -Way O- - Open Water N Future Land Use Map W E 4°° $°° °° CITW*1VK OF Feet INE s Request for re -zoning of the land at 6966-6970 Lake Drive — Summary of Events by Robert and Carol Stanek (land owners) Brief history on the land. Robert purchased the 6970 Lake Drive property from Wesley and Jean Beach in November, 1994 and has lived there since. Carol and Robert were married in August, 1998 and have lived on the land with Carol's children (Alexandria-25 and Taylor Greene - 22) until they moved out as adults. Presently, we have Kennedy (13) and Courtney (12), with Taylor also living with us while she is attending college. In January of 2013, our daughters were asking if we could get some pygmy goats as pets. After telling them "No" numerous times, we finally relented provided a number of concerns could be addressed: 1) if the city would allow us to have the goats, 2) the girls researched and fully understood the goat needs and requirements, and finally 3) the girls took over complete care, feeding and over -sight of the goats. We figured we were off the hook with the "if the city would let us" part! Once the kids did their research, we approached the city. In March of 2013, we went to the city offices and inquired to whom we would speak to regarding whether or not having goats in the city proper would be allowed. There was no one available in the zoning department, so we were directed to speak with the police department as they would know the ordinances regarding our request. So we went to the police department, where we were given a number to call. Carol left a message regarding this request along with our address, number of acres we had at the time (four) and our phone number. A few days later, Carol received a return call from the community services officer (CSO). She was told (much to our surprise) that we were, in fact allowed to have the goats, and that we could even have a couple of horses if we wanted. She was told that our property was zoned rural. So we proceeded with putting up a fence (50' by 100') in the front area (where we had a mound of dirt as well as trees and an area for the goats to roam.) We also make a 3' by 4' shelter for the goats, and proceeded to purchase three baby goats. In this area, we have also a 15' by 15' enclosed fenced area with a 7' by 7' shack to house a dozen egg -laying chickens. Things went well with the goats as the girls were taking full responsibility for their care. Plus, they occasionally showed them in parades and county fair events. And people we knew would bring their kids to the area to watch and feed the goats. About this same time, we started to look at purchasing the 6966 property for the purpose of housing horses so the kids could ride them more and even participate in local 4H activities. We owned three horses, but housed them on a farm belonging to Carol's brother in North Branch Based on the knowledge that we could house horses on the land, we pursue purchasing the 6966 property. It was a logical solution versus transporting the horses two and a half hours round trip per 4H event. We purchased the four additional acres in July of 2013. The kids found a local 4H group and joined in September 2013. In the fall of 2013, and before building the fence and horse shack, we talked with our closest neighbors (three to the south and four to the north) regarding our desire to house horses on the newly purchased property. We believe we had a good and open relationship with all of them and explained our objectives, and received no verbal objections from any of them. In late spring of 2014 (due to the high water levels), we installed the fence (150' by 200 feet in the front pen that is at least 100 feet off the highway and a second adjacent pen 160' by 200' in the middle of the property) and built a 20' by 20' temporary shelter for food storage, saddles and open cover areas for the horses in inclement weather. There is no electricity or water source to the building. Once the fence and shelter were completed in early June, we started housing three horses on the property. Since then, the girls have participated in 4H events multiple times per week throughout the summer. On weekends, they take the horses to the North Branch area to ride on local trails. The short term intent is to have the horses housed on the local property during the April through October time frame, which is the height of the 4H activities season. In September of 2014, we received notice from Lino Lakes regarding the need for permits to install fences and a building. This notice was initiated (per Katie Larsen) from a complaint filed to the city offices. No formal notification of the complaint was provided to us. The notice from the city also informed us that the fence and building may not be allowed per city code. Since then, we have filled out the necessary permit applications and met with Patrick Moonen and Katie Larsen to discuss these issues. They informed us that the animals were not allowed within residential zoned areas and are trying to work with the city to find a solution that can satisfy all. In late September, 2014, Carol called the police department and left a message inquiring of our desire to have the goats and horses on our property, leaving a phone number, address and acreage for the two combined lots (eight). She stated that she had called in March of 2013 with this same request. On October I", Carol received a response from Kate Croteau, CSO, who told her that she needed to get a dog license for our puppies (they escaped a fence and were picked up and taken to a dog pound on September 281h). She then told Carol that it was fine for us to have the goats and horses on our property and that we were zoned rural and said she had a record of her call from March 2013. She also said any further questions regarding this should be directed to Katie Larson in zoning. A few days later Carol received the mail applications for the dog tags and Ms Croteau's business card. We have since been told that Lino Lakes' definition of residential property is "Land to be zoned R-1 shall be served with public sanitary sewer and water." The word "intended" is also used within the definition. This seems vague without a substantial plan to provide these services. At this time, there are no formal plans to provide services along Lake Drive in the foreseeable future (via the 2030 zoning map). Therefore, it seems fair to consider this a rural area currently. After doing some research of ordinances and zoning for this area, we found a map in the Lino Lakes 2030 Comprehensive Plan. This map showed a print date of April 2008 and listed the existing land use as of 2006, and shows the two properties noted as "rural residential", but newer maps show this area now listed as "RI — Low Density Residential". All properties in this area and on the south side of Highway 23 are shown on the 2008 map (from the seaplane base to just before Trapper's Restaurant) as being colored light yellow or rural residential per the map legend. This map is attached to this document (see page 3-9). Finally, we have talked with a majority of the local home owners in our area about this issue. Each of the home owners we talked with have verbally agreed to sign a petition to ask for rezoning of this area. The animals have not been a nuisance to our neighbors, and in fact, quite the opposite has happened. The neighbors and many members of our community have enjoyed stopping by with their children/grandchildren to enjoy them. It has been a positive experience all around for our family and others in the community. We hope to be able to continue for the next seven to eight years housing the horses and goats as we pursue the development and expansion of our children, as well as their sense of responsibilities and accountability as they continue in their growth in the 4H experience. RESIDENT CALL LOG Rezoning 6966 & 6970 Lake Drive Date Name Address Phone Number Email Address Comment 1-30-15 William Loss 6956 Lake Drive 651-784-2807 None given KLarsen received phone call from Mr. Loss. He had no opposition to the rezoning. 1-30-15 Rose Storberg 6978 Lake Drive None given linorose@aol.com JBartell received email from Ms. Storberg. She had no opposition to the rezoning. 2-3-15 Linda Jensen 6974 Lake Drive 651-784-5660 None given KLarsen received phone message. No opposition to rezoning. They like the area rural. City of Lino Lakes 2/6/15 STAFF ORIGINATOR: P & Z MEETING DATE: PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 5B Katie Larsen, City Planner February 11, 2015 REQUEST: PUBLIC HEARING 1. Amend Chapter 1001: Subdivision Regulations 2. Amend Chapter 1007: Zoning Code, Sections 1, 2 and 3 CASE NUMBER: TA2014-003 & 004 Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Code Update APPLICANTS: Staff Originated OWNERS: NA REVIEW SCHEDULE: Complete Application Date: NA Environmental Board Meeting: NA EDAC Meeting: NA Park Board Meeting: NA P & Z Board Meeting: February 11, 2015 City Council Meeting: TBD 60-Day Review Date: NA 60-Day Extension: NA BACKGROUND City staff and Landform have been working to update Chapter 1001: Subdivision Regulations and Chapter 1007: Zoning Code, Sections 1, 2 and 3 to accomplish these primary goals: 1. Update for consistency with State Statute, 2. Update to address a number of legal issues, 3. Update for consistency with good planning practice and provide protections for the City, 4. Update for consistency with other City documents, 5. Improve readability but eliminating duplicate requirements and simplifying the language, 6. Provide some general organization and clean-up of technical issues. 1 These changes are intended to make the ordinance more user-friendly by making it easier to understand and implement. ANALYSIS The following revisions are being considered for each chapter: Subdivision • Update definitions and terms for consistency throughout documents • Streamline submittal requirements to avoid repetition • Add lot line adjustment, lot consolidation, lot division process Section 1-Title/Application/Rules • Update title and application section to include legal language • Update definitions and terms for consistency throughout documents Section 2-Administration • Add section on Environmental Review process • Update administrative and PUD processes and submittal requirements for consistency with subdivision ordinance • Revise PUD standards to make PUD a zoning district and not a Conditional Use Permit Section 3-General Provisions Section 3 is the largest of the sections staff is reviewing. These General Provisions establish the performance standards of the zoning ordinance such as parking, landscaping, accessory structures etc. Staff will provide a more detailed summary of proposed changes as they develop. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends tabling the Public Hearing to the March 11, 2014 Planning & Zoning meeting to allow more time to review changes and present to the Board. ATTACHMENTS None. 2