PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

March 25th, 2003

Meeting called to order at 7:35pm

Present: Chairman Sipe, Commissioners Herb, Johnson, Moore

Public: Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hsu and their son; Mr. George Young

Agenda Item: Use Permit Amendment to include a kitchen

Chairman Sipe explained the requirement specified under 39-1202 for P&Z review of Use Permit applications under certain circumstances. This was not a variance hearing. The purpose of the review is to insure space is not constructed which is an apartment or easily made into one.

Reference was made to acceptable R-100 uses which specifies single family vs. RMD (Residential Multifamily Duplexes) uses which permits an apartment. This property is zoned R-100.

The P&Z reviewed the submitted plans which showed a classic apartment with bedroom, closets, bath, living room, family room, kitchen, storage, entrance hall, independent entrance, and independent utilities. Various options were discussed with the homeowner. The homeowner felt their needs would be met by changing the full kitchen into a wet bar. After discussion the P&Z unanimously agreed subject to the following limitations:

1. no stove, ovens, or cook-tops will be permitted

2. no 220v electric nor gas supply will be installed

3. cleanup sink, microwave, and non-permanent appliances to heat and warm food are permitted

4. only a mini-size refrigerator is permitted

5. plans must be updated to reflect these changes; cabinets planned and installed must reflect these limitations

Agenda Item: Home Occupation Ordinance

Chairman Sipe explained concerns raised by City Council. The P&Z agreed these would be positive improvements. Each of the following changes were proposed, discussed, and passed as indicated:

* strike 39-811.1-10 - vote was unanimous

* modify 39-811.1-11 to read "Delivery and/or pick-up of products and materials related to home occupations shall occur no more than once per day and be limited to vehicles which 6 or less wheels." - vote was unanimous

* change 39-811.2-3 second bullet to read "no more than 4 clients per day, not to exceed 16 total in any 7 day period" - Herb and Johnson in favor, Moore abstain

City Council may proceed with any combination of the above amendments applied to the original proposed text.

Agenda Item: Status of Mr. Lowell Holliday's Variance Appeal

The current status of the variance denial appeal was discussed. Chairman Sipe noted that the appeal was heard by City Council but the decision postponed in order to explore options which may permit such a fence in a very limited circumstance. This topic will be discussed in greater depth at the next P&Z meeting.

The next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th. There being no further business, the meeting was concluded at 8:45pm.