HomeMy WebLinkAbout04121984 ZPC Minutes (2)REGULAR MEETING
ZONING & PLANNING MEETING MINUTES
April x2, 1984
The regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held with
all members present.
The first item on the agenda was hearing of residents. There being no
comments from the residents, there was a motion to open the. Public
Hearing on the subdivision request application No. 84-5, 3506 Sunset
Boulevard.
The motion to open the Hearing was made by Mike O'Leary and seconded
by Jim Norton. The Chairman asked whether proper notice had been given
and it was stated that it had. The hearing then proceeded with the
subdivision made their statements, which are summarized as follows.
Mr. Richard Mithoff of 3423 Sunset pointed out the original plat and
established that the subdivision of large lots into smaller ones devalues
the adjacent properties. He said that subdividing invites "tract" type
homes and that these change the character and appearance of the City.
He presented a letter previously sent to the City strongly objecting
to City staff calling and polling those signing the petition opposed
to the subdivision during the signature verification process. He felt
that this was "tampering" with the voting process..
Mr. Mark Spradling of 3315 Sunset remarked that the State Statute prior
to the lastest revisions required 100% approval of residents within the
noticed area. He advised checking to see that the number of lots in the
noticed area matches the number of lots represented in the petitions for
and against the subdivision. Some people within the noticed area did not
receive notices. He questioned the z vote per lot. The Chairman then
read the State Statute pertaining to votes by lot.
Mr. Urquardt of 3302 Georgetown questioned whether there were any conflicts
of interest involving Commission members and this subdivision case. It was
stated.. by all members that there were none.
Mrs. Bohannon of 3318 Nottingham said that she was asked by telephone if she
had changed her mind on being opposed to the subdivision.
Mr. Richard Mithoff made formal request that this subdivision request be
tabled until the telephone convlict involving individuals signing petitions
could be resolved. The Chairman explained the events involved in the
City trying to make proper verification of signatures in situations involving
duplication of names.
Mr. Charles Shaver of 3506 Sunset stated that one person thought that
he was signing "only to have a hearing" and that another person didn't
"understand the issues and might want to change his ovte." He pointed
out that there were 66-2/3 of the lot owners' signatures on the "for"
petition and that this fulfilled requirement.
Mr. Grimes of 3201 University stated that he was not for any intimidation
but that he was also against delays in processing of subdivision cases.
r. Charles Shaver of 3506 Sunset stated that the subdivision was not
harmful to the City and that the rsulting lots would be larger than the
minimum lot size. He added that this "developemtn" should be encouraged
to keep the City available to people who are not immensely wealthy.
He mentioned that this new development would increase the tax rolls.
Mr. Steve Toomey of 6344 Rutgers expressed concerns with the direction
of the City, with the notice question and with the setting of neighbor
against neighbor. He also expressed concern about who. was responsible for
voting for lots owned by churches and urges that the subdivision be tabled
until questions on notices and signatures could be resolved.
Committee member Tish Taitte moved to close the Public Hearing. The
motion was seconded by Mike O`Leary. The vote carried with only Committee
member Jim Norton Opposing.
Member Mike O'Leary then made the motion that in view of questions raised about
notification or, the apparent lack of notice to all parties concerned
as required by Article 974(a), the decision on whether or not the Shaver application
should be accepted for consideration pursuant to Ordinance 1212 provisions
be tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning and
Planning Commission. Committee member Tish Taitte seconded the motion.
All Committee members voted in favor of the motion. A brief recess was
declared.
The second item on the agenda was the request for subdivision application
of Judith A. Briggs and Reva Jean Rohe, 3302 University. Boulevard, Docket
~~84-6. Committee member Jim Norton withdrew from discussion since he
lives in the noticed area.
A petition bearing the signatures of approximately 70% of the individuals
in the noticed area was presented. This petition was against the proposed
subdivision. Tish Taittee moved to close the hearing and to begin consideration
of Application X684-6. Mike O'Leary seconded the motion. All voting Yes.
After consideration and discussion, Committee member Tish Taitte moved to
deny the application due to the adverse impact on the orderly development
and general welfare of the City. Mike O'Leary seconded the motion.
A vote was taken .and all members voted to deny the Application X684-6.
The meeting then turned to review of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
under consideration. The Amendments were reviewed and it was decided
that the Secretary would .transmit them to City Council with a letter
covering the items on which concensus had been reached.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Chairman
ATTEST:
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Minutes reviewed and adopted July 12, 1984