2004-08-23 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: September 13, 2004 Requested By: Wayne J. Sabo Department: Planning Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: NA Account Number: NA Amount Budgeted: NA SUMMARY On August 26, 2004, a variance request to allow a fourth story to be added to a proposed motel at 401 W. G Street intersecting S. 8t Street, was heard before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The variance specifically requested relief from the 45' maximum height requirement within a General Commercial and/or Industrial Zone. Only 4 Board members were in attendance. While the motion was made to approve the request, the vote was 3 for and 1 against the proposal. Any vote to approve a variance or. special exception requires 4 votes from the Board. Staff has received a request, in writing, by the Chairperson of the Board to bring the issue back before the Board at the next meeting on September 23, 2004, for full consideration. City Council has expressed an interest in considering a change to the Zoning Regulations, Chapter 106 of the City Code :of Ordinances that would modify the 45' maximum height rule. Section 106-171. Amendment procedures, states in part that the City Council may, on its own motion, amend, supplement, change or modify the regulation. Section 106-171 (1) goes on to state that before taking any action on any proposed amendment, supplement, change or modification, the city council shall submit the same issue to the city planning and zoning commission which shall make a preliminary report and hold a public hearing thereon before submitting its final report to the city council. Action Required by Council: Consider a motion for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider proposed amendments to Chapter 106, Sections 106-443 and 106-522; to amend, change or modify maximum height limits permitted in commercial and industrial zones. Approved for City Council Aaenda 4B Date