Community Development Committee

First United Methodist Parking Lot – Planned Use (1^st Reading) – Ted Shekell provided an overview of the project for the expansion of the parking lot for the First United Methodist Church. Shekell indicated after the Planning Commission meeting, the church had their engineer redesign the parking lot, removing the access to Southview Drive. The Committee discussed the drainage issues along between the residential and commercial uses along Highway 50.  Shekell indicated the new parking lot would have detention that meets all city codes.  Additionally, the committee discussed the request of the neighbor to the south to remove the condition of a new vinyl fence and allow the existing chain link fence to remain.  A motion was made to approve the parking lot as amended and removing the vinyl fence along the southern property line.  Alderman Albrecht abstained; the motion passed 4-0.

8676 East Highway 50 Boat, RV and Vehicle Storage – Planned Use (1^st Reading) – Ted Shekell provided a brief overview of the proposed storage lot and the necessary improvements to the site.  Shekell made clear the site would only allow for personal vehicles to be stored, not construction equipment and vehicles.  The committee discussed the planned use and recommended approval, with an amended condition to only allow the fence to be vinyl.  The motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

Off-Site Sign Agreement – East State Street and Behrens (Resolution) – Ted Shekell provided a brief overview of the agreement for the proposed new sign and the location of the sign. The committee discussed the agreement and recommended approval with a vote of 5-0.

Fezziwigs Redevelopment Agreement (2^nd Reading) – Ted Shekell indicated there were no changes from 1^st Reading.

Milburn Estate 1^st Addition – Final Plat (2^nd Reading) – Ted Shekell indicated there were no changes from 1^st Reading.

Parkview Meadows – Phase 1 – Final Plat (2^nd Reading) – Ted Shekell indicated there were no changes from 1^st Reading.

Lincoln Park Villas – Planned Use (2^nd Reading) – Ted Shekell indicated there were no changes from 1^st Reading.

Text Amendment – Permitted Structures in the SR-3 Zone District (1^st Reading) – Ted Shekell noted there was no change, but there was discussion of amending the ordinance to continue to allow modular homes in the SR-3 district, but under additional review.  The best way to allow the housing type to stay would be to require them as a planned use.  Shekell indicated staff would provide an amended ordinance for 2^nd Reading.  The committee recommended the amendment with a vote of 5-0.