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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-04-1997 SpecialCITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT: 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Michael Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe, Bob Stein, and Kim Koehnen Commissioners Roger Berkowitz, John Stoebner and Jeff Thompson Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt and Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness A. REVISIONS TO ZONING ORDINANCE (97104) Director Hurlburt gave an overview of the staff report, noting that most of the proposed changes are minor in nature. The Commission had a number of questions about Home Occupations, including the definition itself, who can continue, what is an interim home occupation and whether the ordinance covers all we need regarding storage. Staff responded that the definition itself appears to be workable. Staff also noted that if someone is operating a home occupation that would have been unlawful under the old ordinance, they are not grandfathered. Staff explained that an interim home occupation license runs with the applicant, not the property. Staff agreed to make a further revision to the ordinance changes to clarify the language prohibiting the use of attached garages or accessory buildings for a home occupation. The Commission also discussed what percentage is appropriate for an accessory use in the BC (Business Campus) Zoning District. Staff indicated that the literature would suggest a number between 15 and 33 percent and that staff could support any number between 25 and 33 percent. Staff also noted that there is no magic number. The Commission asked if we needed to contact lenders regarding this issue. Staff responded that although financing was an issue with the recent Moen/Leuer speculative building application, the situation would be different with a "build to suit" or owner -occupied building. After discussion, the Commission concurred with the 25 percent in the draft changes. Planning Commission Minutes August 4, 1997 Page #173 The Commission asked if the City wasn't trying to phase out PUDs. Staff responded that we are not, rather we are changing them to allow blending of uses, but to substitute for the base zoning regulations. The new regulations are also more defensible legally. The Commission concurred with staff's proposed schedule to set a Public Hearing on the proposed ordinance changes for the September 9 Planning Commission meeting. The Commission asked if the City Council should have a Study Session on the changes before the hearing date. Staff responded that the Council has a full agenda with budget discussions, but that staff would do a memo to the Council and attach the summary of changes and ask for comments. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioners present to adjourn. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.