Subject:
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Setting a public hearing for Zoning Ordinance amendments to the MAC
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Much of the Town's Zoning Ordinance dates back to 1969. Since that time, numerous changes in state code and how the Town wishes to use the Zoning Ordinance to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens have been implemented.
To ensure that MAC redevelopment projects successfully implement the Town's vision for Maple Avenue and in an effort to make changes to the MAC based on lessons learned from the first two project submissions, planning and zoning staff recommends that Council hold a public hearing to review Planning Commission-recommended changes to the MAC Ordinance.
Attached is a list of the Planning Commission's recommended changes to the MAC Ordinance, designed to facilitate a better end result in development of mixed-use projects along the Maple Avenue Corridor.
Departmental Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council hold a public hearing November 21, 2016 to consider Planning Commission-recommended amendments to the MAC portion of the Zoning Ordinance.
Finance Recommendation: N/A
Purchasing Recommendation: N/A
Town Attorney Recommendation: After receipt of comments and recommendations from the Planning Commission, a public hearing is required if the Town Council wishes to amend the Town's Maple Avenue Corridor zoning code provisions. The Town Council may set a public hearing date in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council set a public hearing on November 21, 2016 to consider Planning Commission recommended amendments to the Maple Avenue Corridor as presented.
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Decision Needed by This date: N/A
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to set a public hearing on November 21, 2016 to consider Planning Commission-recommended amendments to the Maple Avenue Corridor (MAC) portion of the Town's Zoning Ordinance."
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"I fur...
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