Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1201 “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” 1202 “ADMINISTRATIVE AND REVIEW ROLES”, 1203, “DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES,” 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS - CITY OF HUDSON ZONING MAP”, 1206, “USE REGULATIONS,” AND APPENDIX D “ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE 2021 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE.
Brief Description: As part of regular reviews of the Land Development Code, City staff has recently reviewed and updated a list of proposed amendments to continue some commercial focus items but also to incorporate some proposed amendments focused on efficiency and addressing noted requests from Council and residents.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
City Council provided direction to staff at the April 25, 2021 workshop session. Additionally, staff presented the draft amendments to the Architectural and Historic Board of Review on May 26, 2021. Since the first reading by City Council the following has occurred:
Architectural and Historic Board of Review June 23, 2021: Introduction to the draft amendments and preliminary discussion
Planning Commission July 12, 2021: Conducting of the public hearing and preliminary discussion. Review was continued to the July 26, 2021 meeting.
Architectural and Historic Board of Review July 14, 2021: AHBR further discussed the amendments and forwarded a request to the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the amendments as presented with the condition to maintain all Historic District Development as Basic Development. The AHBR notes an intention to permit smaller scale HD projects to be eligible for the consent agenda going forward. This procedural change would still ale board members and the public to be notified of such applicants while providing an streamlined review process for applicants.
Planning Commission July 26, 2021: Planning Commission further reviewed the draft amendments and the recommendation from the AHBR. After discussion, Planning Commission forwarded a unanimous motion to request Council adopt the 2021 LDC Update amendments subject to AHBRs request to maintain all Historic District Development as Basic Development.
The 2021 LDC amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission have been added as an attachment.
Council Workshop December 14, 2021: Based on discussions at the workshop session, the amendment has been further revised to incorporate regulations related to childrens play equipment into Section 1206.03 Accessory Use/Structure rather than the previously proposed Section 1201 Features allowed within a setback.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks;
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council receive the recommendation of the Planning Commission, conduct a public hearing, and act on the proposed amendments.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J Sheridan, Assistant City Manager, Professional Services
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director