07-09-84 Human Resources & Economic Development (Controlled use Ordinance)

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atilminl12PP 3arpr1't (IID hit Cum= Counrll of Iljt 014 Df flotttlj lima: HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The July 9 , 1984 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committe was called to order by its' chairman, Eugenia Braboy at 4 :00 p.m. in the Council chambers. Persons in attendance included: Councilman Serge, Braboy, Beck, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrzewski, Crone, Paszek, and Voorde, Rich Hill, Carolyn Pfotenhauer, Carol Sheetz, Tim Decker, members of the news media and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand and various other members of the community which are identified below. Councilman Braboy opened the meeting by thanking everyone in attendance. She noted that the purpose of the meeting was to continue the discussion of the controlled use ordinance. She then read various ground rules which would govern the meeting. She noted that her committee met on March 6 , 198, to discuss the controlled use ordinance. Today's meeting is to react to the .City Attorney's suggestions found in a letter dated. May 7, 1984. It is hoped that a new bill if found to be necessary, would be filed on July 18, with first reading July 23rd, and public hearing on August 13th. She hoped that members of the audience would abide by a five minute limitation on each Presentation._ Councilman Braboy then called upon the City Attorney to make a presentation. Mr. Hill noted that the present ordinance was passed in 1976 following extensive input by realtor0, neighborhood groups and other concerned citizens . Its' primary goal was the elimination of blight. In recent months problems of enforcement led to the March 6th meeting. Mr. Hill noted that there are ten areas of controlled uses, however a problem has arisen regarding the interpretation of a building which. is "structurally altered or enlarged" . He noted that in his opinion the present ordinance would prohibit remodeling of restrooms"or- kitchen facilities. Additionally two uses and a family restaurant could not locate in a area even though they may have a positive impact. He then reviewed possible amendments which would not dilute the protection to the neighborhoods. He suggested that the Board of Zoning Appeals be allowed to provide exemptions for two uses: Class .A Cabarets and establishments which serve beer and wine. The petitioner would have to meet the criteria addressed in. the May 7th letter (copy attached) .. There would be a formal application process with notice to any existing neighborhood groups. He stressed that it would be a "case specific exemption. " Councilman Crone inquired whether another individual could purchase such a structure and maintain its' same use. Mr. Hill noted that the procedure would be separate and that amendatory language would have to be prepared for this Councilman Puzzello suggested that the new owner should be required to provide certain information but shouldcnot have to go back to "Square one. " The Council also inquired as to what procedure would be used if there was no established neighborhood group in the area. This would have :to be looked into further. Counci.lia.n Beck. voiced opposition to using the MA, since it is a Board appointed totally by the Mayor and could be subject to pressure from that office-. Mr. Hill contended that thefBoard has acted independently. rase r.,.. � IVal1.MIMS CO.