HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/1996 BAKERSFIELD
/~~.,c.-¢~ Kevin McDermott, Chair
tst aan Tandy, City Manager Randy Rowles
fi: Gail E. Waiters Patricia M. Smith
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Wednesday, December 11, 1996
12:15 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
1. ROLL CALL
Call to Order at 12:45 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Kevin McDermott, Chair; and Randy Rowles
Absent: Councilmember Patricia Smith
2.APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 16, 1996 MINUTES
Approved as submitted.
3.PRESENTATIONS
None
4.PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
5.DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT
Staff gave an overview of the areas proposed for the expanded sphere of influence
and distributed a written proposal to the Committee. The expansion takes in all
areas already identified in the 2010 plan. Enron Oil and Gas Company made a
presentation to the Committee and asked that they participate early on in the
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED JANUARY' 15, 1997
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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discussions regarding potential annexations that would take place within the
proposed sphere expansion around oil field sites. The Committee asked that
periodic briefings be placed on their agenda. The City Attorney passed out a legal
analysis regarding the sphere of influence.
B. KIOSK SIGN PROGRAM
Staff distributed a memo outlining the Planning Commission's remarks and
reiterating their proposal for the Kiosk Sign Program. Since Councilmember Smith
was not in attendance, the Committee asked staff to schedule a joint meeting with
the Planning Commission to review Committee comments.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. STANDARDS FOR UTILITIES IN RIGHT-OF-WAY
The Committee addressed issues regarding how, when and what the City should
allow when a utility requests to cut into a street. Staff was asked to bring back a
proposal specifically outlining what constitutes an essential versus non-essential
public service.
B. NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES, USES AND LOTS
The Committee approved the changes to the ordinance and recommended adoption
by the Council. The BIA and Board of Realtors support the changes proposed.
C. PROPOSED 1997 MEETING SCHEDULE
The Committee decided to wait until new Council committee appointments were
made to adopt the full meeting schedule. The January 15 meeting was adopted.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
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