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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • April 16, 1996 Page 4 1 Motion by Franzese, seconded by Thompson, to approve the nine foot variance request for 2 the Village Commons, Nedegaard Construction, as presented, based on meeting the three 3 criteria for variances and that the neighbors voiced no concern. 4 5 Motion carried unanimously. 6 7 VII. PROPOSED CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES CHANGES. 8 a. Draft of Memo to Council Regarding Recommendations 9 Chair Bergstrom reviewed the changes made at the last Planning Commission meeting and 10 asked if there were any other changes. He stated the memo will be forwarded to the City 11 Council for their review. 12 VIII. HOUSING MAINTENANCE/BEAUTIFICATION PLAN. 13 Chair Bergstrom reported to the Planning Commission that one of the goals identified from the City goal setting retreat was housing maintenance and beautification plan. He stated that it was agreed upon that most of the individual resident housing problems reoccur with the 16 same individuals, and discussion was held on whether to create existing codes or to enforce 17 the current ones. Chair Bergstrom stated the City Council has assigned the Planning 18 Commission to review and make recommendations on a City-wide housing maintenance 19 program by June 1, 1996. 20 Commissioner Franzese stated that additional codes are put in the book, but that it takes City 21 interaction to see that they are enforced. 22 Chair Bergstrom suggested beginning with the quantity and type of complaints received by 23 the City on housing code violations. He stated the Planning Commission could review this 24 data and determine if the problems are widespread,or if it is indeed the same individuals that 25 are not following the code. 26 Commissioner Delmonico inquired if there was any history of complaints available for 27 review. Ms. Moore-Sykes replied there was no data compiled, but that it does appear to be 28 the same individuals. She stated that complaints are received by either Judy Monson or 29 Larry Hamer, Public Works Director, and then letters are sent informing the resident 30 of the need for compliance with the code. 31 Chair Bergstrom inquired regarding the success of the current program. He stated that the 32 City's only course after notification is court proceedings, and the City is reluctant to do this.