2002-09-23 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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I : I RlEQulT FOR CITY COUNCIL AGIDA ITEM Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A N/A N/A Department: Plannine Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ol'dinance: X Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Ordinance Exhibits A - L Amount Requested: N/A NO Budgeted Item: YES SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On February 11, 2002, City Council passed Resolution #2002-20 placing a I80-day moratorium on new construction of mid to high density residential development for the purpose of reviewing current regulations and possibly adopting new regulations. City Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to assess and make recommendations to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding mid to high density residential development. The Commission's recommendations were to be forwarded to Council for consideration and adoption prior to July 11,2002. (This is the date the moratorium expires unless an extension is granted.) At the May 30, 2002 special meeting, the Commission voted to forward their recommendations to City Council. At the Council's June 10 and 24, 2002 meetings, the proposed regulations were presented during the workshop. During the June 24th meeting, Council incorporated the following items in the proposed ordinance: . Landscaping and open space requirements for townhomes, quadraplexes, and multi-family/apartment developments will increase from 6% to 25%. . Maneuvering isle width for 45 degree angled parking will increase from 11' to 18'. . Bonding insurance and/or irrevocable letter of credit amounts will be the following: a) $500,000 for complexes with 100 or fewer units, and b) $1,000,000 for complexes with more than 100 units. . Minor language changes were made to the following sections: a) controlled access gates, b) complex access points, and c) school bus pickup and drop off sites within complexes. Action Reauired bv Council: 1. Hold public hearing. 2. Consider adopting the mid to high density regulations by ordinance. i'!o~ D e f