11-09-2015 Council Work Session Packet Joint w/Planning Commission

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The sketch plan process is a requirement for class III subdivisions and may impact the 120 day review period requirements. Additionally, the sketch plan process does not provide for feedback on 26 Sketch Plan process other types of applications where the process might be beneficial, such as ordinance amendments, Comp plan amendments, site plans. Making the sketch plan optional and an independent process would alleviate both concerns. Nuisances (dog barking, long grass, debris, light and glare, smells) could be better defined and 27 Nuisances written from an enforcement strategic viewpoint. 28 Boundary line adjustments Lot line arrangements, boundary line adjustments, and other non -subdivisions that do not result in a new lot could be handled administratively, saving applicant, council and staff time. The statute allows for certain subdivisions to be reviewed differently, skipping a planning 29 Lot splits commission process. could be reviewed and do not need to be, adding time, expense, and roadblocks unnecessarily. Changes could save staff and applicant time. The definition of "Existing ground level" means the elevation of the grade at the base of an existing structure, measured at points abutting the foundation wall, or the existing grade of a vacant lot." is 30 Existing Grade definition not consistent with the current practice employed, which is the grade at the time of plat approval. The goal is to avoid the artificially raising the grade to getting a higher house. Current practice should be codified. The City's wetland setback requirements are greater than area communities and the watershed 31 Wetland Setbacks district. Perhaps the benefits are no longer valid. Further, there appears to be a conflict between the septic code and the wetland setback. 82-281 establishes the maximum length of a cul de sac at 1,000 feet. Recent subdivisions have 32 Cul-de-sac length exceeded this length. If the Council is comfortable with a longer maximum, the ordinance should be changed to reflect this distance Section 78-98 (b) does not make sense and its applicability is questioned. It suggests a 6th month 33 Notice of Hearing window to acquire land. Further, why is the public notice 350 for CUP and 150 for variances? It may be more beneficial for the notice area be consistent. The non -conformity regulations must be reviewed to ensure they comply with 44 Code of Federal 34 Non -conformity Flood Regulations, in particular regarding flood regulations. Additionally, change or remove the 15' requirement for full separation for small lots in the flood plain. (From Flood plain training) 35 Landscaping There are no landscaping requirements except for the 1-1, B-2 and RPUD zoning districts. There should be landscaping requirements for B-4, B-6 and the other commercial zoning districts.