Title
Consider and Discuss Possible Amendments to Multiple Sections of the Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Multi-Family Residential Uses (Michael Quint) (30 minutes)
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 26, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
· Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council consider, discuss, and provide direction regarding the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as they pertain to multi-family residential uses.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· In May of 2010, the City Council adopted a series of ordinance amendments pertaining to multi-family residential uses. These amendments were intended to increase the perceived quality in future multi-family residential developments.
· At the May 15, 2012 City Council work session, Council Member Day and Mayor Pro-Tem Ussery indicated that they would like to revisit these previously approved multi-family standards. At that time, Staff was directed to craft a series of ordinance amendment options that would address the overly burdensome parking standards while preserving standards that result in high quality multi-family residential developments.
· At the June 5, 2012 City Council work session, Staff presented two ordinance amendment options that would address the stated concerns. At that time, the Council directed Staff draft some specific ordinance verbiage which could be submitted for City Council review and comment.
· The proposed ordinance amendments are a result of this City Council direction. These amendments have been reviewed and discussed with the MEDC sponsored Development Advocacy Group and have received general support.
· The proposed amendments address several specific issues:
o They provide a clear distinction between multi-family residential, senior multi-family residential, independent living, and assisted living uses;
o They provide for a modified parking standard for multi-family residential, senior multi-fa...
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