Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 22-11, Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 158, Section(s) 158.221 & 158.222 (Driveway Standards) Text Amendment (P21-098)
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, Planner II
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to be responsive to our community.
Executive Summary: This is a City initiated text amendment to Chapter 158 - Zoning Code, Section(s) 158.221 and 158.222 of the Code of Ordinances. The purpose of this amendment is to provide policy changes to ensure single-family properties, where vehicle entry is directly off a major corridor, have appropriate access planned safely and efficiently, along with minor amendments to driveway requirements. This amendment will increase the width requirements for driveways, allow secondary driveways on residential lots located in single-family zoning districts, and require a circular driveway design for residential lots located on streets with more than two lanes.
Presentation Information: Staff may provide a short presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the proposed ordinance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the proposed ordinance.
2. Move that the Council not adopt the proposed ordinance and provide staff direction.
Background:
• On January 4, 2022, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendment.
• At the February 2021 Retreat, Council directed that staff provide policy options for properties where vehicle entry will be directly off a major corridor.
Issues/Analysis: See attached staff report.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: N/A
Attachments:
1. Draft Ordinance
2. Staff Report
3. Exhibit “A” Sec. 158.221
4. Exhibit “B” Sec. 158.222
5. Staff Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 7845
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.