HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 07-09-1985 SPECIAL COMMISSION JOINT WORKSHOP WITH PLANNING & ZONING BOARD, JULY 9, 1985
1rr PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Cox, Bateman, Hager, Rodgers,P & Z
Members Smith, Swickerath, Lande, City Manager Griffin and City
Clerk Catron.
ABSENT: P & Z Members Breeze, Sanders, Brooklyn and Colella, also alter-
nate Liz Cook.
Meeting called to order at 9:00 P.M.
Mayor Ison explained that this meeting was called for the purpose of getting
input from the P & Z on permitted uses within the zoning classification.
A problem with used car lots had brought this matter to the attention of
the commission, and they had discussed the possibility of making the used
car lot a special exception instead of permitted use. Commissioner Rodgers
suggested there may be other areas they may want to make a special exception
and requested they get input from the Planning and Zoning Board.
City Manager Griffin sent a memo to the Mayor and Commissioner and addressed
serveral categories they may want to consider. Among those listed were:
Bar - Lounge - Tavern, Dance Hall, Laboratories, Liquor Stores, Pawn Shops,
Private Clubs, Reserach Laboratory, Implement and Machinery Sales, New and
Used Auto Sales, Bottling works, and Machinery Sales and Repair Shops.
The P & Z Board Members present did not have a copy of the memo and were not
prepared to discuss all of the aspects.
Jim Swickerath stated that he was not in favor of censorship and had enough
Nkilw faith in his neighbors to not support any business that was not legal or
moral. The Commission explained that this was not there intent. They
only wanted to have a better control over some types of businesses and their
location. They are not prohibiting the business, only making them come before
the Commission for approval and indentifying certain potential problem areas.
The Zoning Regulations were passed and updated in 1977 and Mayor Ison stated
they were trying to play "catch -up ". There is spot zoning in several areas.
Commissioner Rodgers asked Mr. Swickerath if he thought the P & Z would be
in favor of updating and changing the zoning classification in the downtown
area. Mr. Swickerath stated that if the Commission presented a good case
that the P & Z Board Members were fair minded and would seriously consider
the proposal.
Burton Smith felt that the Commission had some good ideas and was in favor
of making some of the classifications "special exceptions ".
Leroy Lande also recognized that there were some problem areas especially
where Industrial is next to Residential.
Commissioners Rodgers stated that all corridors and main arteries should be
addressed with set back requirements and road right -of -ways. The Commission
all agreed that with future growth plans and proposed beltway planned by
DOT that the zoning should be addressed along with the Comprehensive Growth
Management Plan.
Mayor Ison asked the P & Z to meet on the "special uses ", tentative date July
23, 1985 at 7:30, if they can get a quorum, and get back with a recommendation
to the Commission. They will all be contacted.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
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