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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-16 City Commission Minutes 0 �x fN co. THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Monday, March 28,2016 Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: Present Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present I Staff Present: City Manager, Chris Kukulski, City Attorney, Greg Sullivan, and Deputy City i I Cleric, Pearl Michalson A. 06:00:49 PM Call to Order—6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B. 06:00:57 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C. 06:01:58 PM Changes to the Agenda D. 06:02:10 PM Consent 1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services i c (LaMeres) E I 2. Authorize City Manager Signature on the North 7th Avenue Lighting 2015 Project Change Order 1 (Kerr) t = Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to Approve the Gordon Mandeville State School Section Minor Subdivision Final Plat, Application 16-054 (Rogers) C= 4. Approve Ratification of Revised Bylaws for the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) (Saunders) Na 5. Approve a Beer and Wine License for Bozeman Taproom and Fill Station of Bozeman Montana to Sell Beer and Wine at 321 East Mendenhall Street. (Rosenberry) to 6. Resolution 4680 Authorizing Use of Alternative Delivery Contract for the Bozeman Sports Park(Poissant) 1%tz 06:02:36 PM City Manger reviewed Consent items City Manager Chris Kukulski gave an overview of consent items 1-6 06:03:05 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment There was no public comment. Public Comment was closed. 06:03:23 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-6 as submitted. Deputy Mayor—CCynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve E. 06:03:39 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment 06:04:29 PM Blake Maxwell,Public Comment Blake Maxwell talked about his property on west lame specifically the zoning. Density was Page 2 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes discussed as well as infrastructure. Property taxes were discussed as well as community development assistance. 06:06:22 PM Lucy Pope,Public Comment ,The NCOD was discussed, residential historic districts and the impact of the removal of an overlay district. Lucy Pope suggested that zoning be kept in place until accurate information is updated and provided. The economics of Bozeman was discussed as well as preserving the character and fabric of the neighborhood. 06:09:27 PM Leslie Gilmore,Public Comment Leslie Gilmore stated that she was pleased that the commission was considering the changes that the NCOD is suggesting for example the overlay district. Resource inventory was discussed as well and property records. Continued conservation efforts were discussed in detail as well. The preservation and guidelines was discussed as well as inventory and development in order to look at COA's. 06:12:46 PM Jeanie Wilkenson,Public Comment Historic preservation was discussed as well as pressure from developers and historic preservation was discussed and she urged the commission to commit to two things, to hire a historic preservation officer as well as conduct a comprehensive survey. 06:14:37 PM Richard Brown,Public Comment Richard Brown talked about zoning and the NCOD as well as the historic district. He stated that developer as part of the problem as well because they lack the vision to preserve the historic Bozeman neighborhoods i I 06:17:02 PM Bob Galick,Public Comment i Bob stated that he really hoped that the commission makes a priority with making sure that we hire a full time historic preservation officer. He also stated that he disagreed with the staff recommendation to get rid of the NCOD and allow residence the option to opt out as a resident. He stated that residences need to get a chance to voice their opinion. f r 06:20:49 PM Gerald Berrett,Public Comment Mr. Barrett stated that he was concerned with the steps that the commission was taking to pass the bond issue with the Law and Justice Center. t F. 06:21:43 PM Action Items 1. 06:22:41 PM A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application to Allow A Change To Restaurant Use With The Sales Of Alcohol For On-Premise Consumption Within A Condominium Unit Addressed As 33 West Main Street And Described As Unit 3 In The Historic Hathhorn Building (29-43 Page 3 of 17 i Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes West Main Street) - 33 West Main StreetBisl Restaurant Application 15376 (Quasi Judicial) (Brekke) 4 06:22:35 PM Staff presentation Allyson Brekke gave a presentation on a conditional use permit (CUP) application to allow a change to restaurant use with the sales of alcohol for on-premise consumption within a condominium unit addressed as 33 west main street and described as unit 3 in the historic hathhorn building (29-43 west main street) - 33 west main street/bisl restaurant application 15376. Allyson stated that there was elevation shown within the application materials. This project was noticed, in the newpaper and no public comment was received however this was reviewed by the design review board and recommended approval based on the design guidelines. 06:25:07 PM Questions for staff Deputy Mayor Andrus asked if all spaces were available to the public for use to which staff responded in detail as it related to parking. 06:26:22 PM Applicant The applicant clarified the space use for the commission. 06:26:43 PM Questions of the Applicant Deputy Mayor Andrus asked the applicant how the applicant envisioned the public to use the space. 06:27:20 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application no. 15376 and move to approve the 33 West Main Street/Bisl Restaurant On Premises Consumption Conditional Use Permit to allow the sales of alcohol for on- premises consumption within the condominium unit addressed as 33 West Main Street with recommended conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. Commissioner- l-Ho Pomerov: Motion Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd 06:28:05 PM Discussion Cr. Pomeroy stated that she supported this application and stated why Cr. Mehl stated that he approved and stated why Cr. Krauss stated that he supported this application and stated why. Mayor Taylor stated that he supported the application and stated why Page 4 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes 06:31:02 PM Vote that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application no. 15376 and move to approve the 33 West Main Street/Bisl Restaurant On Premises Consumption Conditional Use Permit to allow the sales of alcohol for on- premises consumption within the condominium unit addressed as 33 West Main Street with recommended conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Deputy Mayor- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve DeputyMa Mayor Andrus: Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 2. 06:31:33 PM A Conditional Use Permit(CUP) Application To Allow Medical Dental And General Office and or Exercise and Health Facilities on The Ground Floor Within A 5,426 Square Feet Commercial Building, Located at 2000 S. 3rd Avenue. Application 15589 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger) a 06:31:58 PM Staff presentation Brian Kruger stated gave a presentation on a conditional use permit (cup) application to allow medical dental and general office and or exercise and health facilities on the ground floor within a 5,426 square feet commercial building, located at 2000 s. 3rd avenue. Application 15589. Parking was discussed as well as noticing, 06:35:16 PM Questions for Staff Cr. Mehl asked about the conditional use permit that currently exists on the property and asked i staff to please give their view point on the permit on this project or those similar to which staff answered in detail. Deputy Mayor Andrus asked staff about the left hand turn on this development and is concerns with the location to which staff responded in detail. Cr. Pomeroy asked staff about parking based on the location to which staff responded in detail. 06:44:15 PM Applicant The applicant talked about the peak parking demands and stated that they did their calculations and would be able to handle the parking. 06:45:18 PM Questions for Applicant c Cr. Mehl asked about the staff report Cr. Krauss asked if another building would be built near the pond Page 5 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes Cr. Mehl answered Cr. Krauss' question. 06:46:01 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment 06:46:21 PM Kenrick Hainer,Public Comment Mr. Hainer stated that parking is a huge issue because when people turn left on hill, they turn into his driveway to turn around and asked an engineer to look at the issue. Along S. 3` there was sidewalk put in and in the winter there was ice and snow on the sidewalk and asked the commission if the parking and traffic situation had it been adequately studied 06:51:16 PM Nolan Campbell, Public Comment Nolan asked if this application got the credit for the impact fee 06:52:03 PM Public Comment Closed Mayor Taylor closed public comment. 06:52:34 PM Staff response Brian Kruger answered questions about an impact fee credit in detail. Parking was studied along the way this was the response to the question concerning parking issues where the building would be built at. This issue was discussed in detail especially where parking would be exceeded during the lunch hour. 06:57:45 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15589 and move to approve the South Towne Square Building 4 Conditional Use-Permit to allow medical, dental and general office, and/or exercise and health facilities on the ground floor within a 5,426 square foot building on the property, with recommended conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: 2nd 06:58:20 PM Discussion Cr. Mehl stated that he agreed with the staff s planning criteria and was delighted that these uses for other things such as businesses in this area was a good thing and the parking issue was discussed by Cr. Mehl as well as Addressing the left hand turn. Other benefits were discussed in detail. Cr. Krauss stated that this was a successful neighborhood node and felt that a conditional use permit was used for commercial use. Traffic was also discussed in detail as well as arterial streets. Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she appreciated the public comment and stated that she also Page 6 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes supported this application as well as reasons for why she supported this application. Cr. Pomeroy stated that she supported this motion and gave reasons why Mayor Taylor stated that he supported this application and also stated that he agreed that there was an issue with the left hand turn as well as gave other reasons as to why he supported the conditional use permit. 07:10:21 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15589 and move to approve the South Towne Square Building 4 Conditional Use Permit to allow medical, dental and general office, and/or exercise and health facilities on the ground floor within a 5,426 square foot building on the property, with recommended conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor- Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 3. 07:10:42 PM A Site Plan And Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application To Allow A 3,911 Square Foot Addition to the Existing Building With Exterior Facade And Site Improvements at the Property Addressed as 1624 West Beall Street - Marathon Seat Covers Application 16044 (Quasi Judicial)(Brekke) a 07:11:15 PM Staff presentation Allyson Brekke gave a staff presentation on the marathon seat cover remodel and addition site plan and conditional use permit(cup) application to allow a 3,911 square foot addition to the existing building with exterior facade and site improvements at the property addressed as 1624 west beall street -marathon seat covers application 16044 G 07:13:57 PM Questions of staff Mayor Taylor asked if there were questions for staff. There were no questions for staff. 07:14:29 PM Questions for applicant Cr. Mehl asked the applicant if they saw the staff report and were okay with everything that was VI in the staff report to which the applicant agreed. E Page 7 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes 07:15:38 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment There was no public comment. Public Comment was closed. 07:15:51 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application no. 16044 and move to approve the Marathon Seat Covers Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow the addition of 3,911 square feet with exterior facade and site improvements with recommended conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 07:16:15 PM Discussion Cr. Krauss stated that he was happy with the location of this building and also stated that he was also pleased that it stayed downtown and would approve this application. Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that with this expansion would eliminate a night shift and thought that is was great that the applicant was expanding. Cr. Pomeroy stated that she would approve this application as well and gave reasons why. 07:18:28 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application no. 16044 and move to approve the Marathon Seat Covers Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow the addition of 3,911 square feet with exterior faVade and site improvements with recommended conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. 07:19:04 PM Break Mayor Taylor called for a break until 7:30 07:30:42 PM Meeting back in session Mayor Taylor called the meeting back in session at 7:30PM G. Work Session 1. 07:30:58 PM Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Review Report Discussion and Determination of Preferred Alternatives for Implementation and Direction to Staff. (Saunders) 11�tz Page 8 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes 07:31:26 PM Staff Presentation Chris Saunders gave a presentation on Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Review Report Discussion and Determination of Preferred Alternatives for Implementation and Direction to Staff. Eligible properties in 1984 and the changes up to 2015 was discussed as well as a history about the district as a whole. Inventory forms was suggested as well as the priority of having a historic preservation officer. Looking at the historic districts was discussed. 07:47:36 PM Questions for staff Cr. Pomeroy asked staff about the full time historic preservation officer to which the city manager responded at length. Deputy Mayor Andrus asked about hiring a full time historic preservation officer Mayor Taylor asked the city manager to clarify Cr. Krauss asked for clarification on their discussion process with this work session as well as definitions to which staff responded in detail. Cr. Krauss also asked staff to clarify what we have preserved staff and Cr. Krauss discussed this response in detail. Staff stated that maintaining that neighborhood esthetic had been successful so far. Surcharges for the NCOD were discussed as well as changes to design in the future. More clarification was asked about corridor as well as zoning and design overlays. Deputy Mayor Andrus asked about using students to help with the historic overlay documents and asked questions of the applicants 08:14:09 PM Questions for Consultants Deputy Mayor Andrus asked about conservation and specifically what they thought of it. A question about certificate of appropriateness as well to which staff responded in detail. Designing from the beginning from the design was discussed. Examples of things that have a least amount if impact in order to expedite projects was discussed. Design districts as well as design standards was discussed in detail as well as a historic preservation district and what would be need to establish that type of definition. Cr. Pomeroy asked staff to clarify design guidelines , staff stated that the guidelines can be drawn to be more reflective of the area around it. Questions about B2 and R4 were discussed as well as the differences in the design standards. Cr. Mehl asked staff about the survey and wondered if it would be enough to use in order to make a decision. There was a question that was asked in order to be able to identify if a home would be historic or not. Questions about the future of existing and designated districts was discussed. Character features was discussed by the consultant in detail. Each commissioner asked three questions each about the alternatives afforded to them to which staff and the consultants responded in detail. Mayor Taylor asked about the cost that was proposed in the packet for what we want to see. He also asked about the economics of doing a bunch of district overlay design. Staff responded that there were different ways of preserving a historic district. i Page 9 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes 08:52:35 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment 08:52:54 PM Kathy Powell,Public Comment Kathy Powell stated that the recommendations that staff had made were really appropriate however she stated that protecting neighborhood character caused some concerns for her due to the fact that the recommendations per the consultants don't have designations per the map even though the areas were protected per the character to which she was concerned. 08:57:31 PM David Chambers,Public Comment David Chambers stated that he was stated that he was unsure if this was working at a commercial scale level. There were concerns about the geographic scope because he was unaware what a design district was and was unsure what he potential historic districts were and was concerned that his area would be changed to general zoning in the future and was uncomfortable with the issue. He would like areas in NCOD to remain until those areas affirmatively opt out. 09:02:28 PM Chris Nixon,Public Comment Chris Nixon stated that he was concerned that the NCOD might change Bozeman. 09:05:10 PM Daryl Barrett,Public Comment Mr. Barrett stated that we should be able to show a dynamic neighborhood. Conservation of the character of the neighborhood was discussed. Changes to his home was discussed as well as the changes from when he first built his home to where is it now and what would not pass now compared to what was able to be done when the home was first purchased. Allowing renovations was something that was discussed in detail. Conservation vs. preservation was very important to him. 09:12:47 PM Public Comment Closed. Mayor Tayolor closed public comment. 09:13:01 PM Discussion Mayor Taylor stated that he thought that if the commission was going to move forward, we needed a better inventory of what the city had already. Cost and concerns of the timeline and its affects were discussed as well. Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she agreed with Mayor Taylor and also stated that we don't have a very accurate inventory and hoped that we could expedite the timeline. Cr. Krauss stated that he thought that a lot of this was driven by change and he liked the idea of design guidelines and was worried that the next person who would come in with an application would be a little confused. Cr. Mehl stated that he was worried that the community might miss the survey and also stated that we would be much closer to the rules that we placed in the NCOD. There was also Page 10 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes clarification given about what the NCOD actually meant. Cr. Pomeroy remarked on public comment and concerns about the character of the homes. 09:27:50 PM Motion to direct staff to implement Alternative 1 of Item 1. Deputy MayorCynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:27:57 PM Discussion Cr. Andrus stated that doing this in stages made the most sense but she supported alternative 1. Cr. Krauss commented on the size of the undertaking and staff. Mayor Taylor asked about the cost over 3-4 years 09:32:28 PM Vote on the motion to direct staff to implement Alternative I of Item 1. Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor- Carson Taylor: pprove Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor- Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 09:32:55 PM Discussion continued Cr. Krauss stated that for motion 2,he felt that we needed a lot more outreach. Discussion about affordability and AMI was discussed as well. Cr. Mehl talked about the dynamics, why it still works and clarified that we were not getting rid of the guidelines of what was considered historic without a replacement. A replacement and a survey was needed before a vote. i i 09:43:39 PM Motion to move to direct staff to implement Alternatives 2 and 3 of Item 2. Deputy Mayor- Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd f r 09:43:47 PM Discussion r Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that why she agreed with revising the boundaries' and looking at other alternatives as well and talked about the design guidelines in alternative 3. Page 11 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes Cr. Pomeroy echoed Deputy Mayor Andrus. Cr. Mehl stated that the commission needed to work through very specific and detailed questions in the future. Cr. Krauss stated that he was just trying to get the scope of what was out there and read item 2 and was not sure if he could support 2 and 3 as an alternative to motion 1. Staff responded to the commission's concerns. Mayor Taylor stated that if this was two or three extensions then it would make sense and wanted to note that he wanted to get more data across it. 09:53:22 PM Vote on the motion to direct staff to implement Alternatives 2 and 3 of Item 3. Deputy Mayor- Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor=Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 09:54:44 PM Discussion Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she understood the frustrations of citizens via public comment. Cr. Krauss went through the different alternatives and also stated that the ideas of preservation will continue under our guidelines but there needs to be some consistency and familiarity across the city. Cr. Mehl talked about guidelines honoring neighborhood character. Mayor Taylor went into detail about other parts of the historic areas. Cr. Mehl talked about not having multiple design areas. 10:00:06 PM Meeting extended Mayor Taylor extended this meeting for half an hour 10:07:53 PM Motion that we move to adopt alternative 1. Commissioner- Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 10.08:42 PM Discussion Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she support this motion and gave reasons why Mayor Taylor also supported this and gave reasons why Cr. Pomeroy stated that she like alternate 2 and gave reasons why Cr. Krauss gave reasons why he supported this motion as well. Page 12 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes Mayor Taylor asked about character and asked how much was influenced by price and architecture. 10:13:37 PM Vote on the motion: 1.I move to direct staff to implementAlternative I ofltem 1. 2. I move to direct staff to implement Alternatives 2 and 3 of Item 2. 3. I move to direct staff to implement Alternatives 2 and 3 of Item 3. 2. 10:13:50 PM Discussion and Work Session On Proposed Text Amendments And Zone Map Amendments To Provide Direction To Staff On Future Action. Discussion Includes The Adoption Of Two New Zoning Districts (R-5 And 13- 2M) Revisions to The Entryway Corridor, Plan Review Processes, Code Revisions Addressing The Wetlands Review Board, And Zone Map Amendments In The Midtown Area. No Formal Action to Be Taken. Provisional Ordinance Adoption For All Amendments Is Scheduled For April 11, 2016 (Rogers) t4z' 10:14:06 PM Staff presentation Staff gave a quick overview of this presentation and reminded the commission that a public hearing would be held in April. 10:14:56 PM Point of Order Cr. Krauss asked if there was any alternative to continuing this late or starting this tomorrow at 6pm. 10:15:45 PM Staff Response Staff stated that this was broken down into three areas. The intent of the presentation was that this was a work session and could probably complete this in 12 minutes. 10:18:41 PM Full Disclosure Cr. Pomeroy disclosed to the public can commission that got a notice because she lived a few feet from the midtown TIF and that it does not present any conflict. 10:19:35 PM Staff presentation on discussion and work session on proposed text amendments and zone map amendments to provide direction to staff on future action. Discussion included the 4 adoption of two new zoning districts (r-5 and b-2m) revisions to the entryway corridor,plan review processes, code revisions addressing the wetlands review board, and zone map amendments in the midtown area. No formal action would be taken. A provisional ordinance adoption for all amendments is scheduled for April 11, 2016. Midtown zoning and building heights were discussed as well as system standards. F f i 10:29:54 PM Meeting extended Mayor Taylor extended the commission meeting an additional 15 minutes. Page 13 of 17 i Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes 10:30:16 PM Staff presentation continued Landscape designation and mixed use materials were discussed. 10:39:38 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment There was no public comment. Public Comment was closed. 10:40:29 PM John Howell,Public Comment John Howell stated that he had concerns with B2 district and the restrictions would not be able to have a 4 story building. Also, the requirement to have frontage was great but there was a question about parking and would like to see a B3 parking. 10:43:48 PM Meeting continued Mayor Taylor continued the meeting to 1 1pm 10:45:24 PM Discussion Deputy Mayor Andrus talked briefly about parking. 10:46:09 PM Meeting adjourned Meeting was adj ourned until 5pm tomorrow. CONTINUED CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA AGENDA Tuesday,March 29, 2016 Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present Mayor-Carson Taylor: Present Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Present Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Absent Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Present Page 14 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes Staff Present: City Manager, Chris Kukulski,Assistant City Attorney, Karen Stambaugh, and Deputy City Clerk, Pearl Michalson. A. 05:01:13 PM Call to Order—6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Mayor Taylor called the continuation of last night's meetin to order for Work Session item G2. Any action would be taken at the April I It City Commission Meeting. G. 2. 05:01:55 PM Discussion and Work Session On Proposed Text Amendments And Zone Map Amendments To Provide Direction To Staff On Future Action. Discussion Includes The Adoption Of Two New Zoning Districts (R-5 And B-2M) Revisions to The Entryway Corridor, Plan Review Processes, Code Revisions Addressing The Wetlands Review Board,And Zone Map Amendments In The Midtown Area. No Formal Action to Be Taken. Provisional Ordinance Adoption For All Amendments Is Scheduled For April 11, 2016 (Rogers) 05:03:00 PM Discussion Cr. Krauss asked what could we do provided that we met the design requirements of the zone. One of his preferences was that we wanted to generate investment and development. He would encourage staff to find all of the places where we could relax the standards for parking.Additionally Cr. Krauss stated that we wanted to leave the entry way discussion to what it would look like when we arrive. Small lots in R-5 was commented but he didn't know why the homes be affordable or why we would directly reference that. One last thing was that there were 2 public comment that talked about the 500 block of Lamme and was unsure if we were 05:13:01 PM Questions for Staff Cr. Krauss asked staff if we were moving the needle far enough with the effort we were doing now to push it toward the effort we were doing now and what would staff suggest to push it forward. Tom Rogers stated that this was only phase one of our revisions and code due to the fact that we don't I have all the pieces we needed in the zoning code.We could not design around these codes. Cr. Krauss wanted staff to design specifically for midtown. B-2IVI zoning was asked about specifically. Tom Rogers stated that this current proposal was midtown specific. Cr. Mehl asked if this was specific to midtown. Bob stated that with the use provisions that they allowed the uses and looked at aspen and that this was quite a bit of change and this was the B2 zone. Being more inclusive was something that would be desired. Cr. Krauss asked if this would move the needle quite a ways Bill Brians stated that many form based codes are used to perpetuate a pattern that already exists. He expects that as we see some projects coming on board,that the Cr. Pomeroy asked what would be accomplished with this? Bob stated that they were trying to create a more form based approach which were tools that had been used in the past. Page 15 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes Cr. Pomeroy asked if we wanted this similar to downtown and 9th street.To which the consultant Bob, responded. Tom talked about property owners and their proposals. Mayor Taylor wanted to talk about parking and wasn't clear about parking to which the staff responded in detail.The issue with not enough parking was discussed as well. Bob stated that while they are interested in projects, it is hard to afford parking which could get expensive. Increase in the various types of use makes this s a parking in demand issue and thus managed between different businesses. Open space was unique thing and when it came to store front areas. Extending aspen street store front designation was discussed as well as considering a store front in the entire district but based on the plan, Aspen was the preferred spot for store front. Because of that they chose the most plan that made the most sense. Closing off the street was discussed briefly as well. Zoning on 5th street was discussed as well. Staff stated that the zoning map has caused challenges with development. Right away and buffer was discussed as well. The midtown district followed the Midtown boundaries. Mayor Taylor thanked everyone for their work. 05:49:07 PM Discussion continued Cr. Mehl asked about oak street and their take on the emphasis of south of oak street. Staff Tom Rogers stated that each area is unique. He also stated that just north of oak was M1 and that there were discussions to extend B-2M and the area to the north was also discussed. Density was discussed as well as the 20-30 feet re-use. Incentives were asked to be considered and answered in the future also. Consider the motion: N/A H. 05:57:26 PM FYI/Discussion Mayor Taylor asked if there was FYI. There was no FYI. 1. 05:57:35 PM Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 5:58PM. Carson Taylor Mayor Page 16 of 17 Combined March 28/29 City Commission Meeting Minutes ATTEST: Chris Kukulski, City Manager PREPARED BY: Pearl Michalson Interim City Clerk Approved on: AVri of I i i i i f I" i c: Page 17 of 17