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Conduct a public hearing and consider the request to amend various sections of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance related to development standards and expirations for site plans; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
Currently, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) lacks provisions concerning the expiration of site plans, whereas Planned Development Districts (PDs) or Specific Use Permits (SUPs) may independently establish their own timelines pertaining to site plan expirations. This issue was recently discussed during the City Council's Strategic Planning Session on February 12, 2024. A consensus emerged among Council members to address this item by implementing an expiration timeline for site plans. While the Council tentatively suggested a three-year timeframe, they expressed a desire to review data from neighboring municipalities to aid in their decision-making.
Therefore, staff thoroughly examined the regulations governing site plan expiration dates in neighboring jurisdictions. Drawing upon this research, staff has formulated a preliminary set of standards for review.
In addition, following consultations with the City’s attorney office, staff recommends substituting the terms "Comprehensive Site Plan" and "Site Plan" with "Detailed Site Plan" in various additional sections of the CZO. This adjustment addresses discrepancies in the CZO's terminology, ensuring clarity.
ACTIONS:
1. I move to recommend approval of Ordinance 3859 as presented.
2. I move to recommend approval of Ordinance 3859, with modifications…
3. I move to recommend denial.
4. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Report
2. Ordinance 3859 (Draft)
3. Staff Presentation