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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110811minutes-worksessionJEFFERSON CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Work Session SouthoideRedevelopment Plan August 11.2011 Bpone/BancroftRoom QQ-MMISSIOI\�-MEMBE-Ra PRESENT Ralph Robinett, Chairman Jack Deeken Bob George Chris Jordan, Vice Chairman J. Rick Miha|evioh David Nunn Scott Stacey KHiohue| Lester, Alternate Dale Vaughan, Alternate Shawn Schulte, City Council Liaison STAFF PRBaE-I`\C1 Janice McMillan Director for Planning & Protective Services Eric Barron, Senior Planner Drew Hi|pod. Associate City Counselor Anna Strotmon, Administrative Assistant 1' Southside Redevelopment Plan A'Overlay District #1 Mr. Barron explained that Overlay District #1 is a commercial area along Jeffemon. Ounk|in and Madison Streets. He stated that much of the existing commercial development is built up to the front property line. ���� Mr. Barron inquired whether buildings should be required to be built up to the front property line. Discussion: K8u. McMillan explained that this creates a more urban environment when buildings are constructed up to the property line with the parking lots to the rear of the property. Mr. Deeken commented that he would prefer to see this typo of development rather than pushing a building to the rear ofthe property and building a big parking lot in front. He stated that the latter would disrupt the character mfthe neighborhood, Mr. Barron explained that the main purpose of this type of development is to push buildings to the street line in order to establish the visual character of the neighborhood. Mr. Jordan inquired of how to address a situation when the site will not support that type of development. In response, Mr. Barron explained that would require a variance from the Board of Ad]uo(monL Ms. k8o[NiUan explained that an option is to require a minimum development size rather than going lot by lot. Nlc Barron explained that Madison, Jefferson and Dunk|in Streets are the only streets that we are thinking of establishing o build to line. He stated that Capital Region yWndima| Center's DB/GYN Clinic and the Salvation Army are the two exceptions that would riot be included in an overlay district because Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commisoion/VVorkSession August 11.2O11 Mo. McMillan explained that by doing it this way we can establish a build to line instead of setback &1r. Robinett inquired ofhow this will affect signage. In response, Ma. McMillan explained that we would either require projected signage or building mounted signage. She stated that this type of development would be a more pedestrian oriented area. Q8QS__tAQ�0[ Mc 8onon inquired vvhadhar design standards should be established so that future buildings or remodeled buildings are held to momm type of design standards. He cited the SohhmpfManaQemerd building as on example. Discussion: yWc yWihelevich suggested eliminating certain construction materials. He cited the Yellow Moon Antique building aoon example. yWc Nunn inquired whether the goal is to preserve the orohdeotuxu| feel of the neighborhood oris the goal to keep a brick front. /n response, yWe. Mo&1iUun explained that the new trend in zoning is form based codes that deal with issues such as building style, land use, street widths, sidewalk widths, on - street parking, types street lights and the height ofbuildings. Mr. Jordan suggested using materials or features that are easy to regulate. 8Overlay District #2 Mr. Barron explained that there is a mix of commercial umsu within the neak]enUo| area. He cited a daycare, hair salon and the Schafer House aaexamples. ���� Mc Barron inquired whether this mix ofuses should be encouraged. Should more people be allowed to convert a house to a commercial use and if so what type of uses would be a bad idea. Discussion: Mc Jordan commented that this would be a good opportunity to bake an existing abuotuna and convert into something usable. He cited the Schaefer House oaa good example of using an existing building and maintaining the characteristics ofthe neighborhood. The Commission concurred that they would be inhenaobad in looking at reduced parking standards for the central city. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Respectfully Submitted,