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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/2014� BAKERSFIELD /y//2h,cnz�Sh��� Committee ME Staff: Rhonda Smiley Bob Smith, Chc Assistant to the City Manager Harold Hanson Ken Weir AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, February 4, 2014 12:00 p.m. City Hall North - Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 The meeting was called to order at 12:03 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members: Councilmember Bob Smith, Chair Councilmember Harold Hanson Councilmember Ken Weir City Staff: Alan Tandy, City Manager Rhonda Smiley, Assistant to the City Manager/PIO Steve Teglia, Assistant to the City Manager Chris Huot, Assistant to the City Manager Caleb Blaschke, Management Assistant - City Manager's Office Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Andy Heglund, Deputy City Attorney Doug Mclsaac, Community Development Director Jim Eggert, Planning Director Additional Attendees: AGENDA Sl Planning and Developr Tuesday, 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee Recommendation re__ aq rdin_q Residenti� Desianations Community Development Director Mclsaac reported that this item for discussion by Committee Chair Smith for the purpose of devisin that will make it easier to develop lots smaller than the current minirr of 6,000 square feet. Two options were considered, the first being to change zonii developments from R-1 to R-2; however, R-2 also allows for multi-fai and that possibility might cause concern to neighbors. The second be to require that the developer apply for a Planned Use DevelopmE that would create extra effort, time and expense on the part of tl who would then need to submit a site plan, landscaping plans and drawings to the Planning Commission. Staff proposed creating a new zone which would be noted as � would allow, upon request by a developer, for 4,500 square foot request would require a public hearing before the Planning Commi for public input. Additionally, staff proposed reducing the setback for this new current minimum standard of 20 feet to 18 feet. Donna Carpenter, with the Kern Homebuilders Association, subn comments via electronic mail in support of the concept. She variable setback, with an average of 20 feet. Roger Mclntosh, local � also submitted electronic comments in support of the concept. Committee member Hanson asked if lots already approved could from 6,000 to 4,500 square feet, or if the new zoning could only be a� developments. Community Development Director Mclsaac replied that if a tract m approved, but has yet to be developed, a request could be made lots from R-1 to R-1-4.5. However, approval would not be automa ... . . . ... . . .... . AGENDA Sl Planning and Developr Tuesday, Committee member Weir asked if the setback modification woulc considered separately from the zoning issue. City Attorney Gennaro said that as the setback had not been agenc have to be considered at another meeting. The topic could eithE back to the Committee, or both topics could be combined in a dre which would then be referred to the Planning Commission for dE approved, the Commission could then forward the proposed ordii City Council for first reading. Committee member Weir confirmed with staff that the variable only apply to the new R-1-4.5 zone. The Committee unanimously approved a motion to refer both the ne setback issues to the Planning Commission. B. Discussion and Committee Recommendation Re__ aq rding Adoptior Committee Meeting Schedule The Committee unanimously approved the schedule. 5. COMMIITEE COMMENTS Committee Chair Smith asked staff to review an assessment obtainec that addresses their standards, lane widths, and shoulder widths to det� may affect City standards. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:21 p.m.