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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16-1992 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission• • MINUTES r~ u MINUTES • PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 16, 1992 Members Present: Chairman Inge Browder, Commissioners Paul Schaider, Betty Waters, Lola Phillips, Eugene Edmonds, Wayne Anderson Members Absent: Commissioner Doug Martin City Staff Present: Director of Planning Chuck Harrington, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Chief Building Official Ervin Griffith, Planning Secretary Peggy Lee Others Present: John Sherrington, Doug Konopka, Jack DeBoben I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Chairman Browder at 6:10 PM. • II. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 1992, REGULAR MEETING A motion was made by Betty Waters and seconded by Paul Schaider to approve the minutes as submitted. All were in favor and the motion passed. III. BED AND BREAKFAST A. DISCUSS POSSIBLE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS REGARDING BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS Mr. Harrington began by stating the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments. 1) The word "inn" will be omitted when referring to Bed and Breakfast. 2) "No more than three (3) rental rooms shall be provided" has been deleted. 3) "Rooms shall be let by reservation only" has been deleted. • 4) An amendment allowing one (1), 3'x 3' sign has been temporarily added pending Commission approval. Page 2 of 5 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of April 16, 1992 • 5) Under "RESIDEN'T'IAL TABLE A", permitted use in R-3 has been changed to conditional use in R-1, R-2, and R-3. 6) Under "SPECIAL USE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS", the following language has been added: "Bed and Breakfasts shall comply with the Boarding House requirements of the currently adopted edition of the Standard Housing Code and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)." 7) Under "REQUIRED PARKING", the language remains the same being two (2) parking spaces minimum plus one (1) space for each additional rental room. A sample Bed and Breakfast application form (Exhibit A) was included in the • packet. B. DISCUSS POSSIBLE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BED AND BREAKFAST AMENDMENTS Betty Waters made a motion to present the proposed Bed and Breakfast amendments before a Public Hearing on May 21, 1992. Eugene Edmonds seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed IV. CONSIDER CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF BRIARGROVE SUBDIVISION PLAT Mr. Harrington stated that Briargrove Park (formerly Meadow Park Subdivision, Section II), received Final Approval in March of 1984. At that time, the Subdivision improvements had begun and most improvements, excluding streets, were in place, prior to it's collapse. This subdivision has had several attempts at resurrection, however, due to recent storm water detention requirements placed by Hams County Flood Control (HCFC), these attempts failed. After discussions between HCFC and the new Owners, HCFC has agreed to withdraw its objections regarding storm water detention. n U • Page 3 of 5 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of April 16, 1992 • The Owners wish to resubmit the original plat for approval. Staff has evaluated the run-off from the property to its drainage channel and finds that it does not change the affects of the 100 year flood plain elevation. Staff recommends Commission grant Conditional Approval of the plat under the old ordinance under which it was started. The following requirements should be applied: 1) Provide the City of La Porte with "as-built" drawings and construction specifications on the completed water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage. 2) Provide the City with construction and specifications for the street construction. 3) Retest the water and sewer lines for compliance with City requirements. 4) Provide the City with a Letter of Acceptance for the constructed water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage lines. • 5) Provide engineering reports on the existing water pressures available to the subdivision, and execute a Utility Extension Agreement for extension of the 12" water line from Underwood Road to the subdivision if necessary. 6) Provide the City with any proposed deed restrictions. 7) Provide the City with copies of any Homeowner's Association Agreements which should include additional assessment authority. 8) Relocate the 6" water line and the 2" gas line in the drainage ditch on the north side of "P" Street so that the drainage flow line can be lowered. 9) Provide for street lights and street signs to be located within the subdivision. 10) Mow and reshape the drainage channel between North "P" Street and Big Island Slough where the City determines it to be necessary. 11) Construct headwalls at the drainage outfalls for the street intersections along "P" Street. * If sufficient water pressure to the subdivision is present the City would be • willing to eliminate the request fora 12" water line extension. Page 4 of 5 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of April 16, 1992 • Betty Waters questioned the elevation of the lots. Eugene Edmonds expressed concern about flooding problems in the Lomax area. John Armstrong suggested we require Deed Restrictions be submitted for approval as to form by the City. Paul Schaider expressed the need for enforcing a time frame for completion. Mr. Doug Konopka, Project Manager for John R. DeBoben Investment Builders, addressed the Commission. Betty Waters asked what the lot elevation would be upon completion of the streets and what slab elevation would be upon completion of the homes. Mr. Sherrington answered they would be preparing a design package which would include a grading plan, based on the final street elevations. A motion was made by Eugene Edmonds and seconded by Betty Waters to grant Conditional Approval of the Briargrove Subdivision Plat. All were in favor and the motion passed. The motion was amended to include "compliance with staff recommendations". V. STAFF REPORTS No further discussion was necessary at this time. Prior to adjournment Mr. Armstrong reported to the Commission that the Stephenson mobile home case had been won by the City. In addition, the City was involved in a dispute over a Board of Adjustment matter in Lomax which the City also won. VI. ADJOURN A motion was made by Betty Waters and seconded by Lola Phillips to adjourn. All were in favor and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM. The next meeting will be May 21, 1992. • • Page 5 of 5 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of April 16, 1992 Respectfully submitted, Peggy Lee Planning Department Secretary Approved on this the 21st day of May, 1992 • ) /,! ~~y~G~%'~it/ Inge Browder Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman ~J • • • BED AND BREAKFAST STAFF REPORT • Staff Report May 21, 1992 Public Hearing Regarding Bed and Breakfast The Planning and Zoning Commission has, over the course of several meetings, developed a series of regulations for Bed and Breakfasts. These regulations are proposed as amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance. The Commission, as required by Zoning Ordinance Section II-507, must now conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed amendments. After closing the hearing, the Commission will make a recommendation to City Council regarding these amendments. A copy of staffs April 16, 1992 Bed and Breakfast report is attached. All proposed amendments are included in this report. • • • Staff Report Bed and Breakfasts April 16,1992 The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its March 19, 1992, meeting directed staff to prepare language amending the Zoning Ordinance provisions that regulate Bed and Breakfasts (B&B). These regulations, which are located in four (4) separate ordinance sections, follow. The amending language which has been added to these sections is highlighted with bold face type. Language presently in the ordinance which is to be deleted is indicated by strikeovers. 3-100 DEFINITIONS: Bed and Breakfast ~: A building, the primary use of which is a single family residence, in which sleeping rooms are available for overnight rental subject to the following restrictions. • 1. Bed and Breakfast 1~ shall be operated by resident homeowners. 2. Bed and Breakfast ~s shall conform to the requirements of Section 5-800. 3. Parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 10-609. 4. A Bed and Breakfast shall be allowed one (1) sign, not exceeding three (3) square feet in area and non-illuminated. This sign may be either mounted on the building or located in a landscaped portion of the yard. Yard signs shall be located in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-1000, Residential Sign Table B. • Page 2 of 3 • Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Report -Bed & Breakfast April 16, 1992 5-600 RESIDENTIAL TABLE A: L J Uses Zones R-1 R-2 R-3 MH Bed and Breakfast ~ as defined by Section 3-100 * * D C C C 5-800 SPECIAL USE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: H. Bed and Breakfast ~s (as defined in Section 3-100) 1. Bed and Breakfast 1~ shall be operated in accordance with the Bed and Breakfast and home occupation requirements of 3-100. 2. Additional required parking shall not be provided in any required front or side yard. 3. Bed and Breakfasts shall comply with the Boarding House requirements of the currently adopted edition of the Standard Housing Code and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). 10-609 REQUIRED PARKING: Uses Number of Parking_Spaces Required for Each • 2 Minimum, Plus Bed and Breakfast ~s 1 Each Rental Room • Page 3 of 3 • Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Report -Bed & Breakfast April 16, 1992 C~ Staff has prepared a Bed and Breakfast application form. The purpose of this form is to provide staff and in turn, the Commission and Council with information regarding prospective B&B's. This form would be completed by an applicant and submitted in conjunction with a Special Conditional Use Permit application. A copy has been attached for the Commission's review (see Exhibit A). Staff has also, as requested by the Commission, prepared example B&B signs. These signs will be in the Council Chambers during the April 16, meeting. If the Commission is satisfied with these amendments, the next step will be to conduct a public hearing on this matter. May 21, 1992, is the Commission's next regularly scheduled meeting date. This would be an appropriate date for the hearing. • BED BREAKFAST APPLICATION ~M APPLICATION N0. i OPERATING NAME: ADDRESS: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: OWNER• MAILING ADDRESS: PHONE: SEE ATTACHED NUMBER OF RENTAL ROOMS: APPLICANTS SIGNATURE: NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES: DATE: • OFFICE USE ONLY DATE RECEIVED THIS FACILITY (OR THE PROPOSED RENOVATION PLANS) SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. INSPECTOR• FIRE MARSHAL: SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT # DATE: DATE: HAS BEEN DATE APPROVED OR DENIED: COMMENTS: APPROVED DENIED •