10-09-02 Zoning & Annexation - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Zoning and Annexation Committee October 9, 2002 Page 3 - Mr. Sante noted that 90% of the time Area Plan would have similar recommendations as community development. Larry Magliozzi stated that the City Plan would hopefully fill the gaps between the proposed comprehensive plan and the neighborhood plans; however there need to be overall guiding principles development by the Administration and Council. Dr. Varner inquired what are the top three (3) goals which the comprehensive plan is trying to achieve, noting that it is being proposed as a document which will be in place for the next twenty (20) years. He asked about sewer and water districts; industrial areas; and what agencies are driving the proposed comprehensive plan. Mr. Sante stated that the most important part of the plan would be that it proposes a"smart growth model", that there would be growth where it makes the most amount of sense. Dr. Varner asked if one of the goals of the proposed plan would be that there would be no new subdivisions without a sewer and water services. Mr. Sante stated that this is not one of the goals since the plan sets public policy. New regulations addressing sewer/water services are coming from the State Department of Public Health. He noted that Baker&Daniels has been hired to draft a new zoning ordinance for the city. The Council Attorney inquired when the Common Council would have input to the zoning ordinance drafting process. Council Member White suggested that early input from the Council would make a proposed city zoning ordinance more effective. Jon Hunt suggested that"common sense issues from the Council" should be encouraged. Council Member White suggested that a framework of the proposed ordinance be provided to the Council. She also suggested that the Council could prepare a list of needs which the Council believes are topics should be addressed such as cell towers, secondary uses at commercial areas in light of the many outdoor shoe sales currently going on each weekend;etc. Dr. Varner stated that there has been a great "leap of faith" with regard to the public comments since several are not valid. He voiced concern that the proposed comprehensive plan would be based on many"false assumptions"as currently drafted. Mr. Sante stated that the public comments were merely responses and that there was no analysis of those comments. Council Member White inquired whether each of the Neighborhood Associations have been provided with a copy of the proposed comprehensive plan. She noted that providing such information which assist in the discussion and educational process. She suggested that each of the Presidents of the neighborhood associations be given copies for review and discussion with their groups.