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JOINT MEETING
CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1989
5:15 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
P&Z COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
VISITORS PRESENT:
Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown,
Haddox, Schneider, Gardner,
Blrdwell, McIlhaney
Chairman Sawtelle, Commissioners
Colson, Dresser, Michel, Esmond
City Manager Ragland, City Secretary
Jones, Planning Director Callaway,
Zoning Official Kee, Assistant City
Manager Woody, Public Information
Officer Calliham, Council Coordinator
Hooks
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Aoenda Item No. 1 - Status Report and Discussion of Plan 2000
Update. (Council Issues No. 12 and 15)
Planning Director Callaway presented this item. He explained that
the staff has completed two phases. One consisted of an update of
the base studies including land use projection estimates and
population estimates. He explained the second phase, which
consisted of the review of goals and objectives. The Council
recently adopted the revised goals and objectives.
The staff is currently working on Phase III which contains three
parts: 1) Review of the Development Policies; 2) Review of the Land
Use Plan; and, 3) Review of the Thoroughfare Plan.
Mr. Callaway indicated that the staff will be presenting the
standards on development policies to the Planning and Zoning
Commission at their next regular meeting.
He stated that the staff has prepared a report identifying major
land use impacts which have occurred since adoption of the Plan
2000. The report also identifies a number of zoning conflicts, and
includes recommendations from several special studies which have
been conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in regard to
land use development. He noted that this information will also be
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on
February 2nd. He invited the council members to attend the
meeting.
Mr. Callaway explained the third part of Phase III, Review of the
Thoroughfare Plan. As Dart of the plan update, the thoroughfare
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plan will include a review of the changes that have occurred due to
the improvements in the thoroughfares, and actions by other
agencies, as well as actions by the Metropolitan Planning Organiza-
tion.
He stated that the expense of reproducing the updated Comprehensive
Plan will be addressed.
He presented a schedule outlining the dates for different report
presentations, as follows:
February 2, 1989 - Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission on
land use findings and implementation policies.
March 2, 1989 - Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission on the
thoroughfare plan.
March or April - Report Planning and Zoning Commission recommenda-
tions to the Council.
In addition to addressing Council Issue No. 12 - Growth Plan, the
staff will also address the qualitative aspects of growth,
especially in the area of development policies.
Mr. Callaway asked both groups for direction.
Commissioner Dresser asked Mr. Callaway to elaborate on the areas,
as identified by staff, which conflict with the current plan in
regard to land use development. Mr. Callaway replied that the
staff will highlight the relationship of development policies to
those conflicts; they will look at problems relating to the length
of the plan or action being taken which would conflict, as well as
conflicts which might occur in development policies. He stated
that these conflicts will be brought to the Commissioners
simultaneously with the policies, standards, and guidelines.
Councilman Gardner commented that many people do not take the Plan
2000 seriously, and, problems may continue to arise unless a
committment is made to use the plan as a guide.
Mr. Callaway responded that the impact of zoning changes resulted
from land use changes which have occurred from a growing population
and review of consultants projections for demand of various land
uses.
Mr. Gardner emphasized that an effort should be made to receive
public input. P&Z Chairman Nancy Sawtelle indicated that the lack
of citizen input is not the highest priority of the Commission.
Mayor Ringer added that many people do not show any interest unless
they are unhappy about a situation.
Councilman Schneider noted his concern that there is not enough
public input. He added that the city should find mechanisms to
promote public involvement.
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After further discussion by members of the council, Mayor Ringer
stated that the staff would like guidance from the two bodies, in
relation to public hearings.
Councilman Birdwell commented that the city should do the best it
can to publicize the public hearings for the regular meetings.
Mayor Ringer added that he does not feel there is a need to call a
special meeting for public hearings. P&Z Chairman Sawtelle agreed.
Mayor Ringer noted that each phase should be reported in "segments"
to the Council in summary form after detailed information has been
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman McIlhaney recommended that the Council take action on
certain parts of the plan at the regularly scheduled meetings after
discussion has been held at the previous workshop meetings. Mayor
Ringer commented that final action on the entire plan will be taken
by the Council.
Mayor Ringer indicated that he would like to have the final report
completed before the election.
Aaenda Item No. 2 - Adjourn.
Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
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