CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the first reading regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 3 (Administration and Enforcement) and Chapter 4 (Planned Unit Developments) of Title 6 (Zoning Regulations) related to deviations, zoning decisions by the City Council, and PUD revocations - PZC 20-1-122
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Allison Laff, AICP, Deputy Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) conducted the public hearing regarding PZC 20-1-122 on January 6, 2021. One public comment expressing opposition to the proposed amendment was read into the record; there were no other speakers on this item. Following limited discussion, the PZC closed the public hearing and recommended approval of PZC 20-1-122 (vote 6-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
At its December 1, 2020 meeting, the City Council considered a request by Shorewood Development Group, LLC to amend the B2 zoning district regulations to permit self-storage facilities in the B2 district, subject to certain conditions. The City Council did not support the requested amendment finding that it was too broad and could result in storage facilities being located at several B2 properties counter to the commercial intent of this district.
However, during their discussions, the City Council noted that it did not have specific concerns with the storage facility proposed at the Market Meadows shopping center based on the center's high vacancy rates. City Council accordingly directed staff to investigate other zoning approaches that could be used to permit Market Meadows to move forward without having broader impacts on the B2 zoning district.
DISCUSSION:
Use Deviations in PUDs
During its discussion, the City Council inquired why a variance could not be granted to permit a use which is neither a permitted nor conditional use in a property's underlying zoning district. Staff clarified that the existing Code s...
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