04-11-96 Special Sub-Committee of the Community & Economic Development

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Special Sub-Committee of the Community and Economic Development Committee April 11, 1996 Page 2 RDA areas. Council Member Hosinski agreed with the Council Attorney that there is a fairness issue involved and that the policy if developed should be set out. Mike Urbanski voiced concern with regard to the minimum frontage requirement of sixty feet (60'). He recommended that as long as it is a "buildable lot" that it should qualify. He stated that the need to develop in the older parts of the inner City would benefit by a"buildable lot"criteria.Mr.Urbanski also voiced concern that closed subdivisions are now becoming the primary focus where the program initially began as in enticement to built in the older areas of the inner city. Chris Matteo and others disagreed, and stated that closed subdivisions were a proper focus for the new legislation. Council Member Luecke voiced appreciation of Mr. Urbanski's comments, however believes that other individuals like the Building Commissioner, etc. need to be involved in such decisions. Council Member Luecke noted that the five-year period for completion for developments should also be deleted in§2-77.1 (c) (2)of the draft. Concerns were also raised with regard to the "A" Height and Areas District Regulations. Mary Booth and others noted that "villa-type" construction would not qualify. Chris Matteo questioned whether"horizontal properties" would qualify, and it was suggested that they would not. Following discussion, Mike Urbanski made a motion, seconded by Sue Hodgson that§ 2-77.1 (b) (1) addressing the minimum lot size be deleted. The motion passed with three abstentions. It was further recommended and discussed to remove § 2-77.1 (b) (2) addressing "A"Height and Area restrictions be deleted with the focus being on"single-family owner- occupied dwellings" built in residential areas. Special consideration of spec homes and model homes was suggested. Following further discussion, Sue Hodgson made a motion, seconded by Chris Matteo that Bill No. 18-96 with all of the recommended changes and amendments be recommended favorably to the Community and Economic Development Committee and the Council. The motion passed. Council Member Coleman suggested that a meeting of the subcommittee be held on Tuesday,April 23, 1996 at 4 p.m. There being no further business to come before the sub-Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Sean Coleman Chairperson Attachments