City Council Public Hearing Presentation
Highlights from the December 14, 2020, public hearing presentation include updates on zoning regulations, approval processes, neighborhood meetings, and SAP text amendments. Insights on SAPD base zone districts and the regulatory framework for property developments were discussed.
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City Council Public Hearing Presentation December 14, 2020 City Council Public Hearing Presentation December 14, 2020 JoAnn Butler, Butler Spink LLP Bob Taunton, Taunton Group, LLC JoAnn Butler, Butler Spink LLP Bob Taunton, Taunton Group, LLC
Added explanatory words for clarity SAP application when referring to a property zoning SAP district when referring to the base code Revised SAPO to SAPPO to clarify it is the ordinance adopted following a rezone Deleted min. size
Neighborhood meeting and follow up communications 3 work sessions: DRC, P&Z, Council 4 public hearings: DRC, P&Z, Council (2) DRC, P&Z recommended approval Applicant incorporated public, staff, DRC, P&Z input & recommendations Council opportunity to offer questions & changes before 12/14 hearing Clarification of approval authorities per 11/30 staff email Staff supports text amendment & City Attorney offers support, pending response to 11 questions Only relevant public opposition related to min. size requirement that has been deleted
SAPD is a base zone district with non-transferable zoning regulations for each project zoned No properties rezoned with adoption of code amendment Applicable anywhere in the City No change to administrative procedures or application requirements for a rezone to SAPD Expanded public noticing Expanded Required Findings Rezone adopted by ordinance as any other rezone & codified as a separate chapter in Development Code Amendments require a Development Code Amendment or DRC approval No change to City development procedures & oversight
SAP text amendment is the ideal planning & regulatory tool
1. Why does the proposed code amendment improve the current code on Specific Area Plans? 2. What are the deficiencies in the current code? 3. What is the benefit to the City? 4. Does the text amendment comply with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan? 5. Is the text amendment materially detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare? 6. Does the text amendment result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City? 7. Is the requested zoning district significantly different from the surrounding area?
8. Will the district benefit a few landowners while creating negative impacts to surrounding landowners? 9. Will the amendment affect a small area and provide private, rather than public benefit? 10. Should a master environmental impact review, or some other review, be conducted prior to the City Council deciding whether the proposed code amendment is a sound idea? 11. How many acres should be required before the proposed SAPD becomes applicable? Applicant provided a written response on 12/14 Applicant provided a written response on 12/14
Transforms the existing SAP code into a flexible base code planning and regulatory tool Avoids the need to create multiple codes Improves implementation of Comp Plan Future Land Use Designations & policies by filling gaps in code TOD and Neighborhood/Destination Activity Nodes Requires master planning Improves regulation of phased developments Establishes certainty for phased projects for Community, City & Developer Emphasizes design as the essential element Creates context sensitive development Supports place-making Overcomes traditional Euclidean zoning premised on separation of uses Slide presented at all hearings and work sessions. No objections Slide presented at all hearings and work sessions. No objections
