City Council Work Session May 15, 2012 A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held May 15, 2012 at 4:00 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. Present: ABSENT: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Vice Mayor John de Triquet Council Member Suzy H. Kelly Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member S. Z. Debbie Ritter Council Member Ella P. Ward Council Member Richard Rick West Council Member C. E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. (excused) Council Member Scott W. Matheson (excused) Present from Administration: Interim City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, City Attorney Ronald Hallman, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Deputy City Manager Betty Jean Meyer, Acting Deputy City Manager Eric Martin, City Clerk Dolores Moore, Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Barber, Interim Director of Public Utilities Bill Meyer, Community Programs Manager Jaleh Shea, Assistant to the City Manager Mary Ann Saunders, Assistant to the City Manager Anna D Antonio and other staff members. Also Present: Hampton Roads Sanitation District General Manager Ted Henifin, and Public Arts Committee Chairman Michael Williams and Public Arts Committee Member Denise Weixel. The following topics were discussed during the Work Session: 1) HRSD Study 2) Community Revitalization and Housing Initiative 3) Public Art/9-11 Artifacts 4) City Manager Updates At 3:30 p.m., prior to the start of the Work Session, City Council held interviews with nominees for appointment to the Planning Commission in the Human Resources Training Room on the fourth floor of the City Hall Building. The nominees interviewed were Adam Perry and Bobby Fenner. The Interviews concluded at 3:50 p.m., prior to the start of the Work Session. /dah The Work Session adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Regular Meeting of City Council May 15, 2012 A Regular Meeting of the Chesapeake City Council was called to order by Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff on May 15, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. INVOCATION: Council Member Ella P Ward. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: John Brooks, 8 th Grade Student, Hugo Owens Middle School. ROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL: Present: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Vice Mayor John de Triquet (excused at 9:21 p.m.) Council Member C. E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. (arrived at 6:55 p.m.) Council Member Suzy H. Kelly Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member Scott W. Matheson Council Member S. Z. Debbie Ritter Council Member Ella P. Ward (excused at 9:25 p.m.) Council Member Richard Rick West ABSENT: None Present from Administration: Interim City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, City Attorney Ronald Hallman, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Deputy City Manager Betty Jean Meyer, Acting Deputy City Manager Eric Martin, City Clerk Dolores Moore, Planning Director Brent Nielson, and other staff members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Krasnoff stated that the minutes for the Strategic Planning Meetings of December 9 and 10, 2011 and the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of December 13 and 20, 2011 had been submitted for approval. Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Strategic Planning Meetings of December 9 and 10, 2011 and the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of December 13 and 20, 2011, as presented. On the motion to approve the minutes, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: None (Council Member Hayes excused) APPLICANTS, AGENTS, AND CITIZENS COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS City Clerk Moore identified the following speaker: Vernon Lee Lewis, 702 Hornswood Court, representing self, spoke in opposition to Public Hearing Item (B). - 2 -
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS A. CP(M)-11-01 The Seasons @ Cahoon Plantation APPLICANT: Bribra Acquisitions Corp. AGENCY: SheppelleWatkinsWhite Consulting & Law, PLLC PROPOSAL: A modification to the Development Criteria for Cahoon Plantation PUD, to change the land use designation for Parcel M from golf course to multifamily in order to construct no more than 66 single family attached condominiums. PROPOSED COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Medium Density Residential EXISTING COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Recreation/Open Space LOCATION: West side of Cahoon Pkwy, 800 feet south of Cedar Road TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: portion of 0463003000002 BOROUGH: Deep Creek The Planning Commission recommends approval to add amendments to the Cahoon Plantation Development Criteria and Master Land Use Plan governing The Seasons @ Cahoon Plantation. City Clerk Moore presented the item and identified the following speakers in support of Public Hearing Item (A): Shepelle Watkins-White, 638 Independence Parkway, representing The Seasons @ Cahoon Plantation. Brad Waitzer, 242 Mustang Trail, Virginia Beach, representing The Seasons @ Cahoon Plantation. Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Kelly, moved to approve CP(M)-11-01 with the amendments to the Cahoon Plantation Development Criteria and the Master Land Use Plan governing The Seasons @ Cahoon Plantation, as presented. On the motion for approval of CP(M)-11-01, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ward and West. Voting no: Council Members de Triquet and Ritter. (Council Member Hayes was excused) B. EB(M)-11-01 Edinburgh Apartments APPLICANT: Breeden Investment Properties, Inc., a Virginia Corporation AGENCY: Engineering Services, Inc. PROPOSAL: A PUD Modification application for Edinburgh PUD to allow a mixed use development consisting of 200,000 square feet of retail space and up to 372 multi-family residential units on 36.2 acres currently designated RC-2, Regional Commercial in the Edinburgh PUD. PROPOSED COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Medium Density Mixed Use EXISTING COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Business/Commercial LOCATION: East side of Edwin Drive, south of Hillcrest Parkway TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: 0730000001810 BOROUGH: Pleasant Grove The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Development Criteria dated April 3, 2012. City Clerk Moore presented the item and identified the following speakers in support of Public Hearing Item (A): - 3 -
Douglas W. Fuller, 400 Justin Quay, representing Precon Development. John Gibson, 1081 19 th Street, Virginia Beach, representing MAG Edinburgh Associates, II, L.L.C. Eric C. Anderson, 5299 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, representing MAG Edinburgh Associates, II, L.L.C. Thomas Kleine, 222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, representing Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. J. Christopher Perry, 999 Waterside Drive, Suite 2220, Norfolk, representing Suburban Asset Management. Jeff Fritz, 236 Carmichael Way, Suite 300, representing Goin Postal. David Wilson, 200 Carmichael Way, Suite 608, representing Bike Beat. Derrick Ward, 205 Carmichael Way, representing Chick-Fil-A. Randy Royal, 501 Independence Parkway, representing Kimley Horn & Associates. Dan Johnson, 150 West Main Street, Norfolk, representing MAG Edinburgh Associates, II, L.L.C. Michael A. Culpepper, Esq., 1081 19 th Street, Suite 202, Virginia Beach, representing MAG Edinburgh Associates, II, L.L.C. Torrey Breeden, 560 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, representing Breeden Investment Properties. Shepelle Watkins-White, 638 Independence Parkway, Suite 240, representing Breeden Investment Properties. Walton P. Pete Burkhimer, Jr., 3351 Stoneshore Road, Virginia Beach, representing Breeden Investment Properties. City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers in opposition to Public Hearing Item (B):** (2 citizens names were redacted per action by City Council on December 10, 2013) Michael Nowakowski, 1528 Bankbury Way, representing self. Diane Keeley, 2100 Hickory Forest Drive, representing self. Stacy Long, 629 Blackthorne Court, representing self. Woody Ball, 1529 Bankbury Way, representing self. Michelle Ball, 1529 Bankbury Way, representing self. Marie Cutts, 508 Thistley Lane, representing self. Steven Shaver, 513 Thistley Lane, representing self. Andrew Jeffries, 529 Thistley Lane, representing self. Elizabeth Foster, 340 Scone Castle Loop, representing self. Heather Dudley, 1101 Kennedy Trail, representing self. Michael Dudley, 708 Fordsmere Court, representing self. Grey Gaston, 200 Napoli Court, representing self. Bill Devens, 316 Riviara Plane, representing Riviara Homeowners Association. - 4 -
Mary King, 1015 Indian Creek Road, representing self. Skylar Alsop, 1100 Arabian Arch, representing self. C.E. Pitts, 445 Woodards Ford Road, representing self. The following speakers were not present when called: Peter Poutre, 1601 Waterview Circle, representing self. Kim Poutre, 1601 Waterview Circle, representing self. Rich Moore, 448 Thistley Lane, representing self. Karen Moore, 448 Thistley Lane, representing self. Jim Teller, 1108 Sherborn Trace, representing self. Beth Teller, 1108 Sherborn Trace, representing self. Robin Janoso, 617 Chelsea Lane, representing self. Catherine Green, 1628 Falls Brook Run, representing self. Tom Quinn, 1628 Falls Brook Run, representing self. Dr. Suryra Mehta, 1616 Falls Brook Run, representing self. Hetal Mehta, 1616 Falls Brook Run, representing self. Dr. Michelle Curry, 1604 Waterview Circle, representing self. Eric Curry, 1604 Waterview Circle, representing self. Brian Cutts, 508 Thistley Lane, representing self. Jane Shaver, 513 Thistley Lane, representing self. Yvonne Jeffries, 529 Thistley Lane, representing self. Dr. Himanshu Desai, 1644 Falls Brook Run, representing self. Dr. Aarti Agrawal, 1644 Falls Brook Run, representing self. Dipti Patel, 1624 Falls Brook Run, representing self. Mahesh Patel, 1624 Falls Brook Run, representing self. David Webber, 537 Thistley Lane, representing self. Maureen Webber, 537 Thistley Lane, representing self. Anthony Hurnwer, 1622 Waterview Circle, representing self. Timothy Jernigan, 1612 Waterview Circle, representing self. Angela Jernigan, 1612 Waterview Circle, representing self. City Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:48 p.m. Council Member Hayes asked Planning Director Brent Nielson about the school numbers and percentages that would be generated by the proposed project. Mr. Nielson informed Council Member Hayes that approximately 159 students would be generated, bringing the capacity of the schools to 114% at Southeastern Elementary, 109% at Hickory Middle School and 102% at Hickory High School. Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved to approve EB(M)-11-01 as amended, reducing the number of units from 372 to 336. - 5 -
There was extensive discussion between Council Member Hayes and Director of Development and Permits, Jay Tate, concerning the volume of that would be generated by the proposed development. Mr. Hayes expressed concerns about the number of people that were signed up to speak in opposition to the application who had allegedly not given their consent to be placed on the speaker list. He requested the rules for speakers signing up to speak before City Council be reviewed by the Rules Committee for possible revisions. Council Member Hayes addressed planning for communities being self-sustaining and the effect the project may have on the values of homes in the surrounding area. He noted that the project impact on the area schools would be approximately 1%, which met the Level of Service for schools. Additional discussion ensued between Council Member Hayes and Planning Director Nielson concerning staff s recommendation of denial. Mr. Nielson explained that the denial was based on the Transportation Corridor Overlay District (TCOD) area, which called for that the area to be commercial retail development and that residential proposal deviated from that plan. There was additional discussion on the Comprehensive Plan update that Mr. Nielson noted was about 80% complete and would be an upcoming City Council agenda in late summer. Council Member West clarified the motion, offered comments of support for the proposed development, acknowledged the concerns expressed by citizens. spoke to school class sizes, and the need for additional revenue to keep taxes low. Council Member Matheson thanked speakers for their comments and addressed the issues of schools, roads, public safety, library needs, decreasing home values, core services, commercial activity and crime. Mr. Matheson and Planning Director Nielson discussed the establishment of the TCOD in 2000 and its inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan in 2005, noting that it was a tool used to reserve land for future development and created guidelines. Core services were discussed and the increases to provide those needed amenities. Council Member Kelly thanked the speakers for their comments and commended the applicant for reducing the number of units to be considered, which would help lessen the area impacts. Mrs. Kelly opined that entry level jobs were created by local businesses, which were supported by local roof tops. There was no additional discussion. On the motion for approval of EB(M)-11-01, as amended, and reducing the number of units from 372 to 336, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Hayes, Kelly, Matheson, Ward and West. Voting no: Council Members de Triquet, Krasnoff and Ritter. Vice Mayor de Triquet was excused at 9:20 p.m. - 6 -
C. R(C)-11-12 Chesapeake Retirement Residence APPLICANT: Hawthorn Development, LLC AGENCY: The Lenity Group, LLC PROPOSAL: A request for a conditional rezoning of approximately 6.5 acres from R-15s, Single Family Residential District, to O&I, Office and Institutional District to construct a residential care facility for the elderly. PROPOSED COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: High Density Residential EXISTING COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Medium Density Residential LOCATION: 516 Great Bridge Boulevard TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: 0360000001420 BOROUGH: Washington The Planning Commission recommends approval with the following proffers: 1. The applicant/owner agrees that the property shall be developed solely as an age-restricted adult community as follows: a. 100% of the occupied residential units shall at all times have as a permanent resident at least one person who is 55 years of age or older ( qualifying occupant ), provided that in the event of the death of a person who was the sole qualifying occupant, the spouse of such qualifying occupant may continue to occupy the residential unit as long as the provisions of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3602 et seq.) relating to housing for older persons, and all regulations promulgated thereunder, are not violated. For purposes of this article, a qualifying occupant must establish residency and actually reside in the unit for at least six (6) months during every calendar year. b. No residential unit shall be occupied by any person 18 years of age or younger for any reason. For purposes of this article, a residential unit is deemed occupied by any person who stays overnight in the unit for more than 21 days in any 60 day period or for more than 30 days in any 12 month period. c. At least 100% of the residential units constructed on the property shall be developed and occupied by persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older in compliance with applicable federal and state laws regarding housing for older persons, including but not limited to: the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., and the exemption provided in 42 U.S.C. 3607(b)(2)(C) regarding discrimination based on familial status; the Virginia Fair Housing Law Va. Code 36-96.1 et seq.; any regulations adopted pursuant to the foregoing; any judicial decisions arising thereunder; and any amendments to the foregoing as now or may hereafter exist. d. Specific provisions of the age restriction described above and provisions for enforcement of same shall be set forth in a declaration of restrictive covenants for development. The restrictive covenants shall conform to these criteria in all respects and shall specifically prohibit amendments or exceptions contrary to the age restriction against occupancy by persons 18 years of age or younger. - 7 -
2. The applicant/owner agrees that the building shall be constructed in substantial conformance with the exterior building elevations and materials as shown on the exhibit by Lenity Group, entitled: Chesapeake Retirement Residence, Exterior Elevations, date stamped March 23, 2012 or as approved by the Director of Planning or designee. 3. The applicant/owner agrees that, due to the traffic impact of this rezoning, a new additional travel lane is required on Great Bridge Boulevard. The owner/applicant agrees to design and construct the full third lane along the development frontage and continue the lane with curbing to the existing curb return at the east side of Riverwalk Parkway (approximately 580 lf existing frontage plus 160 lf additional to curb return). The full lane shall be constructed and accepted prior to the issuance of occupancy for the 1 st dwelling unit. Lane construction shall include utility relocations, drainage improvements, pavement markings and signage with City right-of-way, as approved by the Director of Development and Permits or authorized representative. 4. The applicant/owner agrees that it shall dedicate, to the City of Chesapeake as right-of-way, one-half of a one hundred twenty (120) foot right-ofway for Great Bridge Boulevard (approximately 0.27 acre). The dedication shall be made prior to final site plan approval for the proposed development. 5. The applicant/owner shall provide a one (1) foot non-ingress/egress easement along the Great Bridge Boulevard frontage (except at entrances), which shall be recorded prior to final site construction plan approval. 6. The applicant/owner agrees to make a cash contribution to the City of Chesapeake for capital improvements to public emergency service facilities, including but not limited to, land acquisition; design, construction, expansion, renovation, and repair of buildings and appurtenances; and acquisition of capital assets necessary for the provision of emergency fire and medical services to the citizens of Chesapeake. The amount of the voluntary cash contribution shall be $474.77 per residential unit. The applicant/owner agrees to make the proffered cash contribution prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each residential unit, or building containing residential units. City Clerk Moore presented the item and stated that the applicant was present and available for questions. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved approval of R(C)-11-12, with the proffers, as presented. On the motion to approve R(C)-11-12, with the proffers, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: None (Vice de Triquet was excused) - 8 -
D. UP-11-24 Chesapeake Retirement Residence APPLICANT: Hawthorn Development, LLC AGENCY: The Lenity Group, LLC PROPOSAL: A request for a conditional use permit to construct and operate a 118 room, residential care facility for the elderly on 6.5 acres and to exceed the height of the building from 35 feet to 38 feet. ZONE: R-15s, Single Family Residential District, (R(C)-11-12, proposes to change the zoning to O&I, Office and Institutional District) SIC CODE: 8361 LOCATION: 516 Great Bridge Boulevard TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: 0360000001420 BOROUGH: Washington The Planning Commission recommends approval. City Clerk Moore presented the item and stated that the applicant was present and available for questions. Council Member Hayes, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of UP-11-24 with the height exception, as presented. On the motion for approval of UP-11-24, with the height exception, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: None (Vice Mayor de Triquet excused) E. UP-12-03 In Loving Hands Child Care Center APPLICANT: Maya Stephen PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit to operate a child care facility within the Campostella Crossing Shopping Center. ZONE: B-1, Neighborhood Business District SIC CODE: 8351 LOCATION: 2709 Campostella Road, Suite E TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: 1290000001830 BOROUGH: South Norfolk The Planning Commission recommends approval with the following stipulations: 1. The applicant shall meet the child care requirements of the Department of Social Services including the provisions for an outdoor play area. 2. The applicant/owner agrees that the hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. City Clerk Moore presented the item and stated that the applicant was present and available for questions. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member West, moved approval of UP-12-03, with stipulations, as presented. On the motion for approval of UP-12-03, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: None (Vice Mayor de Triquet excused) - 9 -
F. UP-12-02 R & M Livingston, Inc. APPLICANT: Mary E. and Rudolph L. Livingston PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit application to allow a level II home occupation at a residence in accordance with section 14-302 of the Zoning Ordinance. The business is tax preparation and accounting services. The applicant also seeks a waiver to the requirement for paved parking to allow grass space to be used for parking. ZONE: R-6, Residential District SIC CODE: 872 LOCATION: 1517 Philmont Avenue TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: 0202001000170 BOROUGH: Washington The Planning Commission recommends approval with the following stipulations: 1. The applicant agrees to construct three off-street parking spaces within 60 days of the approval of this use-permit. 2. The applicant/owner agrees to install TurfProtecta (or a similar brand) reinforced plastic mesh on the three parking spaces that are currently not paved within 60 days of approval of this use permit by City Council. If Development and Permits determines the alternative parking product results in sediment, dirt or mud tracked into the right-of-way, applicant/owner shall provide paved or gravel surface for the required parking spaces within 60 days. 3. The applicant/owner agrees that no more than one non-resident employee shall be on the premises at one time. City Clerk Moore presented the item and stated that the applicant had sent a letter requesting the application be withdrawn from consideration. Without objection from City Council, the application was withdrawn from consideration. G. UP-12-09 Believers Baptist Church Child Day Care APPLICANT: Believers Baptist Church AGENCY: LeClairRyan, A Professional Corporation PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit to allow Child Day Care Services at an existing church. ZONE: R-15s, Residential District SIC CODE: 835 LOCATION: 4500 Peek Trail TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: 0150000001323 BOROUGH: Western Branch The Planning Commission recommends approval. City Clerk Moore presented the item and stated that the applicant was present and available for questions. Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member Matheson, moved approval of UP-12-09, as presented. On the motion for approval of UP-12-09, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: None (Vice Mayor de Triquet excused) Council Member Ward was excused at 9:25 p.m. - 10 -
H. TA-Z-12-02 An Ordinance amending Appendix A of the City Code, entitled Zoning, Article 20, Section 20-102(A)(2)(n), of the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance to remove the requirement that tents under 900 square feet with an occupant load of 50 people or less obtain zoning permits. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the version dated March 14, 2012. City Clerk Moore presented the item and stated there were no speakers. Council Member Hayes, on a motion seconded by Council Member Kelly, moved approval of TA-Z-12-09, version dated March 14, 2012, as presented. On the motion for approval of TA-Z-12-09, version dated March 14, 2012, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, and West. Voting no: None (Council Member de Triquet and Ward excused) I. TA-Z-12-01 An Ordinance amending Appendix A of the Chesapeake City Code, entitled Zoning, Section 14-704.F, to increase the maximum dimensions for certain menu boards associated with food service windows. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the version dated March 14, 2012. City Clerk Moore presented the item and stated there were no speakers. Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Council Member Matheson, moved approval of TA-Z-12-01, version dated March 14, 2012, as presented. On the motion for approval of TA-Z-12-01, version dated March 14, 2012, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, and West. Voting no: None (Council Members de Triquet and Ward excused) J. Request for Use Permit Extension: UP-09-02 Clairmont at Jolliff Landing APPLICANT: 1852 LLC PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit for a building height increase from 35 feet to 39 feet. ZONE: R-MF-1, Multi-Family Residential District LOCATION: Property located on the west side of Jolliff Road near its intersection with Portsmouth Blvd. TAX MAP SECTION/PARCELS: 0163014000001, 0163014000030, 0163014000040, 0163014000150, 0163014000160, 0163014000180, 0163014000250, 0163014000260, 0163014000280, 0163014000290, 0163014000300, 0163014000350, 0163014000360, 0163014000370, 0163014000380, 0163014000490 and 0163014000500 BOROUGH: Western Branch (Originally approved by City Council on May 19, 2009) The Planning Commission recommended approval with the following stipulation: The apartment buildings shall be constructed to a maximum of 3 stories and in substantial conformance with the building elevation date-stamped February 9, 2009. - 11 -
City Clerk Moore presented the item and stated that the applicant was present and available for questions. Council Member Hayes, on a motion seconded by Council Member Kelly, moved approval of the request for extension of UP-09-02, with the stipulation, as requested. On the motion for approval of the use permit extension for UP-09-02, as requested, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, and West. Voting no: None (Council Members de Triquet and Ward excused) (K) City Manager Updates Mayor Krasnoff asked Interim City Manager Dwarkanath to present his updates. There were no updates provided. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Krasnoff asked Council Members for any unfinished business. There was none. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Krasnoff asked Council Members for any new business. Council Member Hayes requested City Clerk Moore meet with the City Council s Rules Committee to discuss how multiple persons were signed up to speak before City Council and look at possible revisions to the speaker rules. Council Member West discussed the Comprehensive Plan update noting that the Proffer Policy Review Committee had completed their review of the policy and would present recommendations to City Council during an upcoming Work Session. Mayor Krasnoff inquired whether it would be appropriate to have the Proffer Review Committee reconvene, prior to the upcoming Work Session on the Committee s report, to discuss any coming applications that may be seeking to change already approved proffers. Council Member Ritter responded, noting that was one of the suggested topics originally given to the Proffer Policy Review Committee and the Committee declined to get involved with that topic. Planning Director Nielson confirmed that the Committee had declined to offer any recommendations on that topic on the basis that it was a City Council decision and not one they should consider. Mayor Krasnoff recommended the issue be discussed during the Comprehensive Plan Update as a Work Session topic. Council Member Ritter stated that there was nothing wrong with the current Proffer Policy; the issue was with the inconsistencies in the application of the policy. Mayor Krasnoff requested City Attorney Hallman place an initiating resolution on the May 22, 2012 City Council agenda allowing neighbors to approve the parking of recreational vehicles in driveways. There was not further new business. - 12 -
BENEDICTION Mayor Krasnoff called on Council Member Craig to offer the benediction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. /dah Mayor Attest: City Clerk **Two citizens names were redacted from the minutes on Item (B) per City Council Action on December 10, 2013. - 13 -