HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.07.2010 ZONING MINUTES - APRIL 72010
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 7, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
The City Council sitting as the Zoning Board,met in regular session on Wednesday,April 7,
2010,beginning at 7:12 p.m.,in the City Council Chambers 1515 NW 167,'Street,Building 5,Suite
200, Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Shirley Gibson, Vice
Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr., and Council members Barbara Watson, Andre Williams, Melvin L.
Bratton and Sharon Pritchett. Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert arrived at 7:27 p.m. Prior to that
arrival, a motion was offered by Councilwoman Pritchett, seconded by Councilman Bratton to
excuse Councilman Gilbert's absence. This motion passed and carried by a 6-0 voice vote.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Dr.Danny O.Crew,City Attorney Sonja K.Dickens,
City Clerk Ronetta Taylor, Assistant City Manager Daniel Rosemond, Development Services
Director Jay Marder and Zoning Administrator Cyril Saiphoo.
2. INVOCATION:
Vice Mayor Campbell delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Recited in unison.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
4-A) March 3,2010—Regular Zoning Minutes
Motion offered by Councilman Bratton, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell to approve the
minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and carried by a 6-0 voice vote.
5. AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS
(ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS)BUSINESS(items shad be pulled
from the Consent Agenda at this time):
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilman Bratton to approve the
official agenda. This motion passed and carried by a 6-0 voice vote.
Clerk Taylor sworn in all parties participating in this Quasi-Judicial Proceeding.
Cyril Saiphoo, Zoning Administrator read into the record the process used for this Quasi-
Judicial Proceeding.
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6. PRESENTATION(S)
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
None
8. FIRST READING (ORDINANCE)IPUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
9. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
10. ORDINANCE(S)FOURTH SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10-A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A;" PROVIDING FOR GENERAL PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT AND IMPACT FEES;
PROVIDING FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR HOUSING REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SUBDIVISION AND PLAT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
PERMITTED USES; PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS;PROVIDING FOR ACCESSORY USES;PROVIDING
FOR OFF-STREET PARKING AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR DESIGN STANDARDS;
PROVIDING FOR LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERING STANDARDS;
PROVIDING FOR SIGNAGE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR MASTER USE LIST AND MASTER USE
DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR OFFICIAL ZONING MAP,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "B;" PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT;PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Daniel Rosemond, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director appeared
before the City Council to expound on this item. He said this has been a work in progress. The
City's staff has been really trying to adopt a document that would relate entirely to the City. This
was deferred from the March Zoning meeting because staff wanted to reach out to stakeholders,
specifically to commercial property owners for their input. That has been done. There are notes
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provided in the package detailing that discussion. The intent of this document is to be the guide/map
of what properties in the city should look like. It is a tool that should encourage greater economic
development and redevelopment within the city. This document will not capture everything and it is
not intended to do that. As issues are discovered, this document can always be amended and
improved.
Cyril Saiphoo,Zoning Administrator said there were two changes discussed when this item
was initially heard on second reading. One of those changes related to notices to the public.
Previously,the notice was within five hundred feet. That requirement has been changes to just eh
abutting property owners. There was also discussion about allowing the city to administratively
extend the hours of operations,not just for bars but for any other establishment the city may end up
regulating the hours for. Since that time staff has meet with several property owners. An executive
summary was provided,which summarizes some of those issues. One of the concerns,which will
probably be stated here tonight relates to the new landscape requirements. A change was made to
require landscaping along major corridors.
Jeff Cogan,American Planning Group appeared before the City Council to further expound
on this item. He stated this has been a major undertaking on the part of the city's staff and his firm.
We have assisted staff in getting this document prepared and to the Council in a timely manner. It is
anticipated this document will be revisited over the course of the next month and even over the years
to deal with new issues as they come up.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilman Bratton to adopt this
item.
Motion offered by Councilwoman Watson, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell to approve
those proposed amendments made by staff and mentions during staff's report.
Councilwoman Pritchett asked whether the audience was aware of the proposed amendments
being made by staff.
Mayor Gibson asked that staff provide copies of the proposed amendments to the members of
the audience.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Campbell,seconded by Councilwoman Watson to suspend the
motion to amend until staff has provided the audience with copies of the proposed amendments.
This motion passed and carried by a 6-0 voice vote.
Mayor Gibson passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Campbell.
Motion offered by Mayor Gibson,seconded by Councilman Gilbert to amend Section 14-60,
to allow the following exception"that only developers of a large scale project comprising of forty
(40)or more acres may be permitted to satisfy this section by making all practical attempts to meet
the requirements of this section, but when not practical to do so, may satisfy this requirement by
making a monetary contribution in accordance with Section 14-60(C)(pg.228),in an amount to be
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determined by the City. All such exceptions shall be approved by the City Manager.
Attorney Dickens said this language will constitute an additional subsection.
Councilman Williams for clarification purpose asked what is the benefit of this and opined
we are obviously targeting a specific parcel.
Mayor Gibson said this speaks to large parcels within the city might have that been developed
and having a difficult time trying to meet specific requirements (e.g. tree canopy).
Councilwoman Pritchett asked it is known how many parcels of this type would be available
within the City. She further asked for clarification as to what account the monetary contribution
would go into.
Attorney Dickens explained that information is already outlined in the Code, more
particularly in Section 1-60(C). It explains the account should be set aside and what the purpose of
the account is.
Councilwoman Pritchett thanked Attorney Dickens for providing that information. She
stated that she had read that however, because the people in the audience did not have this
information it is important to verbally share the information.
Manager Crew said the money would go directly into the Capital Projects Fund.
Councilman Williams for clarification purposes said the only land with forty or more acres,
that he was aware of is the property the city acquired near WalMart.
Manager Crew in response to Councilman Williams' question said this provision does not
apply to vacant land because vacant land can be designed to meet the code.
Councilman Williams asked what current developed parcels would this apply too.
Manager Crew in response to Councilman Williams' question said this could apply the car
auction property, Dolphin Stadium, Calder Race Course, and the two universities.
Councilman Williams asked whether the language"exceptions shall be approved by the City
Manager"was typical language.
Attorney Dickens said this language would be suffice to however the Council wanted it.
Generally as it relates to Zoning Code items, they come through staff, generally the Planning and
Zoning Department. However,due to the nature of this particular provision,the Mayor wanted it so
that the Manager made the final determination. She suggested perhaps entertaining language to say
that the Manager's decision can be appealed to the Council,but not that the Council makes the final
decision.
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Councilman Williams said he was concerned because the City Manager was the ultimate
decision maker.
Attorney Dickens explained right now there is no appeal process. She explained the way it is
written now is that the City Manager makes the final decision. She suggested that if a property
owner and the City Manager could not come to a decision that at that point the property could bring
the matter before the Council. She recommended that the Council not be the final decision maker in
all applications,just those on appeal.
Councilman Williams said he trusted the City Manager's judgment but opined the Council
should be involved in the appellant process.
Mayor Gibson said she did not have a problem with the Council being involved in the appeal
process.
Councilman Gilbert said there should be two distinctions that are appealed: 1)if the amount
cannot be agreed upon; and 2) whether all practical efforts have been made. He said this is the
administrative variance procedure. As it stands the City Manager and staff has the ability to make
any number of decisions that do not come before this Council. He opined the Council should not
deviate from the administrative variance procedure by adding an appeal process,especially since this
provision is not in place for residents.
Mayor Gibson asked if there was a separate process for residents.
Attorney Dickens in response to Mayor Gibson's question replied, we do not.
There being no further discussion on the amendment sponsored by Mayor Gibson,the motion
passed and carried by a 6-1 vote.
Councilman Bratton: Yes
Councilman Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: No
Councilwoman Watson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes,
Mayor Gibson: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Motion offered by Councilman Williams to amend Section 14-60(C)to provide in the event
of impass between city officials and landowners and they are unable to result the matter, the
property owner may propose a resolution to be submitted to the City Council for review and
approval. This motion died for a lack of a second.
The motion previously suspended, which provided for the incorporation of the proposed
amendments made by staff into the document. This motion passed and carried by a 6-1 vote.
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Councilman Bratton: Yes
Councilman Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: No
Councilwoman Watson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Vice Mayor Gilbert relinquished the gavel to Mayor Gibson.
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing.
Attorney Allen Krischer, 701 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida, appeared before the City
Council on behalf of Sunshine State Industrial Park and Version Wireless. Sunshine State Industrial
Park has long since build out its development. In particular his clients are concerned about the
landscaping code. The concern is with the specific standards outlined in the regulations. The
concern is that they are inconsistent with the operation of the industrial park. For example,the new
code requires that the industrial property have twenty-eight(28) shade trees. Industrial properties
have a different development layout than other non commercial properties. The preference would be
to have more time to work out the specifics of the standards in the landscape code. It is also
understood from staff that this document is going to be a fluid document, and that there will be
continued discussion and continued evolution of it. There has been a lot of dialog with staff that has
been limited with some respect by the direction that has been taken from this Council. Staff has
quite correctly advised that they cannot change the standards or change the policy that the Council is
pursuing. He suggested that the Council direct staff to have dialog to come up with changes to the
landscape code that is doable in the industrial area. As it relates to the wireless standards,there are
some inconsistencies with federal regulations as well as changes recently adopted by the state. His
clients would like to in the coming weeks and months,sit down with staff to come up with proposes
to fit technical issues that may be in the code, and have staff come back to Council with proposed
changes.
Councilman Bratton asked what is the standard for tree canopy in other areas.
Attorney Krischer said in other areas such as Miami-Dade County, Doral, the standard is
fifteen(15)trees. The City of Miami Gardens has the highest standard for an industrial park.
Councilman Gilbert said from his understanding the City Manager and staff has discussions
with individuals,then bring proposals to the council for consideration all the time. He opined that
staff did not need the Council's permission to talk to people.
Mayor Gibson conveyed her belief that staff did have conservations with Mr.Krisher. Staff
however, did not bring any recommendations before the Council for consideration.
Attorney Krischer clarified that he had a number of conversations with staff about a wide
variety of concerns with the Zoning Code. Staff was very solicitous of the process that was going to
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happen tonight.
Manager Crew said he did not have a problem with meeting with Attorney Krisher within the
next ninety days to discuss possible changes to this document.
Graham Penn, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, appeared before the City
Council representing CamAm Associates,Home Depot USA,Inc.,DR Horton,Cornerstone,Warren
Henry Motors and Lehman Properties. He stated that he represented multiple business and property
owners within the City. He stated that he was concerned with simple typos and technical errors up to
policy decisions that will impact existing and future development. He is most concerned with: 1)
Non-conforming issues and: 2) vested rights. This new code will virtually render all existing
developments in the city non-conforming. This means that a large percentage of this city could not
be rebuilt,if it was destroyed by a hurricane. It also means a building cannot be expanded. Staff has
included a provision that does allow expansion under certain circumstances (up to twenty-five
percent). Many of the non-conforming uses involve a lease. One would want to avoid a situation
where the city claims a use has been abandoned because a lessee vacates property, for example a
restaurant hypothetically the new code would make that restaurant illegal. Under the term of the
abandoned provision,the tenant left and the property owner has been trying to lease the property for
six months, it could be determined that the property has been abandoned. He is asking that as long
as a property that is leasing a unit and is attempting to get someone in there,that that not be deemed
abandoned.He asked that the build out for the industrial park landscaping requirement be done under
the old provisions.
Attorney Penn addressed the concern of vested rights (grandfathering). There are two
categories in the new document: If the residential property was approved by the City after January 1,
2009,the property is automatically vested. The second category is everything else. The problem is
many of his clients have projects that were approved by the City and or staff predating January 1,
2009. He suggested providing for a one year provision to claim vested rights, especially with the
current economic crisis. He recommended that if the Council adopts the regulations tonight to
entertain a motion to include his suggested recommendation, or in the alternative direct staff to
process subsequent amendments consistent with their request.
Councilman Gilbert asked whether Attorney Penn's clients were in compliance with the
landscaping code.
Attorney Penn said his clients landscaping is consistent with Miami-Dade County's Code,
which was adopted in 1995. However,they are not consistent with what the City proposing.
Councilman Gilbert said he wanted the dialog between staff and Attorney Penn to be
productive with the understanding that Miami Gardens is going to look a certain way.
Councilman Williams asked about the amendment process for the Land Development
Regulations, if this document is approved tonight.
Attorney Dickens in response to Councilman Williams'question stated all amendments come
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to the Council through recommendations from staff. Other than that,the only other amendments can
be made by recommendation from the dais. She shared some of the recommendations made by the
presenters will be reviewed by staff and will probably be brought back to the Council for
consideration and approval.
Michael Radell, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, appeared before the City
Council representing CanAm Associates,Palmetto Lakes Industrial Park. He stated that he wanted
to talk about the industrial project in Palmetto Lakes Industrial Park. He stated that he was focused
entirely on the issue of the landscape regulations. No one has quantified the actual cost of the
required landscaping. He opined the Palmetto Lakes Industrial currently comply with the landscape
code requirements. He said in order to bring the entire city up to code would be approximately 150
million dollars. Of that approximately 90 million dollars would relate to industrial and 60 million
would relate to single family residential. He emphasized it is important to understand the cost of
compliance. He opined the better way of approaching compliance,here is to deal with it in a way
that existing parcels are grandfathered.
Mayor Gibson asked Attorney Radell if had considered in his calculations the loss to the
businesses and the City if nothing was done. She asked the City Manager what was the value of
properties in this city in 2003.
Manager Crew in 2003 the value was 3 billion, now it is close to 5 billion.
Mayor Gibson commented,so doing nothing it could have stayed at 3 billion. She reiterated
there is a dollar amount. Doing nothing has a dollar amount. Doing something has a dollar amount.
Attorney Radell said the concern is the additional cost would become a reduction in the value
of the property. The property owners do not have a way of recouping the cost of the landscaping
therefore it represents a reduction. The compromise would be that commercial and residential
property owners would provide fruit trees. However,with the existing landscaping space there is a
problem with adding the additional required trees.
Mayor Gibson stated that it just cannot remain the same. The Council is amiable to listening
to everyone tonight, and what they have to say.
Councilman Gilbert stated as a practical matter he understood Attorney Radell's argument
better when he talked about the industrial use at the Park. However,when talking about commercial
use especially along 183`d Street and NW 27th Avenue,which are the major thoroughfares through
the City.
Attorney Radell concurred with Councilman Gilbert comments and shared the enhancement
of those major corridors were included in his proposal.
Vice Mayor Campbell asked about the logistics of approving or disapproving this item. He
opined there needs to be additional discussion about the concerns raised,and recommendations made
by the presenters. He said he was sympathetic to their issues, as well as to the fact that he has
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watched the industrial areas near the Palmetto Expressway,and how that area has been deteriorating.
He asked what can be done to attract more businesses to come into this area. He shared that he has
noticed,while traveling through the Sunshine Industrial Park area,the deplorable conditions there.
He shared that he has been living in this community since 1965,and the Sunshine Industrial Park use
to be a real nice place. He emphasized the importance of having an attractive look in order to attract
businesses. He opined property owners should be motivated to do something, rather than doing
nothing.
Manager Crew opined there is room for staff to take a second look at the document. Being
such a comprehensive document staff did not have enough time to spend on everything that it should
have. However,there is a provision in this document that provides that business do not have to meet
the standards,if it is not practical,or does not work on the property. These situations will be looked
at on an individual basis.
Attorney Dickens stated that she did not want it to appear that the City has a code that is not
legally sufficient. She said the code is legally sufficient and suggested that the Council approve the
code tonight. As Council has suggested,after approval staff will look at the code, and bring back
recommendations in some cases, in others no recommendations might be made by staff.
Manager Crew further shared the land owner has five (5)years to comply.
Councilman Williams shared that he is a small business owner in the City who leases space
along 441. He said the cost associated with meeting this Code is obviously a concern to him. He
opined his landlord will not be able to do that. He said he was extremely sensitive to a process that
allows flexibility.
Jeffrey Bercow, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, appeared before the City
Council representing Warren Henry Motors and Lehman Auto Enterprises. He commended the
authors of the Land Development Regulations for doing a great job. He opined ninety-eight(98%)
percent is very good. He shared that his clients are concern with the new landscape regulations and
how this would affect their dealerships. These dealerships have a significant economic impact on the
city. Together they employ between 600-700 people. He said it will be difficult for both dealerships
to comply with the landscaping requirement due in part to the very small amount of landscaping area.
He suggested amending the Land Development Regulations to remove car dealerships from the
landscape regulations. He further asked that the Mazda Dealership property continued to be a
dealership use and not a mixed use.
Councilwoman Pritchett asked whether Attorney Bercow knew, out of that 600-700
employees employed between both dealerships,how many were City of Miami Gardens' residents.
Attorney Bercow said he did not have the answer to that question but make every attempt to
have this information available when this item comes up again. He shared personal knowledge that
Warren Zin grew up in this area and makes every attempt to hire residents from the area.
Councilman Gilbert asked whether staff had reviewed the recommendations made by
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Attorney Bercow.
Manager Crew in response to Councilman Gilbert's question said staff has not reviewed the
recommendations. However,this will open up a dialog between the property owner and staff.
Mr. Saiphoo further stated this is the first time staff is reviewing this information.
Councilwoman Watson said Attorney Bercow indicated there was a desire to change the
zoning designation of the property at 207th Street NW 2nd Avenue(Mazda Dealership). She asked
for a status update on this issue.
Manager Crew said he would have to speak with the property owner because as it now stands
there is an approved site plan on the property.
Brian Adler, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, appeared before the City
Council representing LEN,LLC. He commended the authors of the Land Development Regulations
Code for a job well done. Staff has been very amiable in working with his office.He opined a lot of
the concerns raised tonight relates to the landscape code and its application toward existing
development. He placed emphasis these are tough economic times and these regulations requirement
may hurt the land owners trying to come into compliance with the landscape code. He shared that it
is often times less expensive to plant trees and the initial time of the development as opposed to
existing development having to come into compliance with the planting of additional trees.
Marc Napolitano, 1521 NW 165`1'Street,Miami Gardens,Florida,appeared before the City
Council as a property owner in Sunshine Industrial Park. He stated that he is one of the owners who
takes pride,and has invested a lot of money in his property. He said unfortunately he cannot control
what other property owners do with their property. Letters are sent out trying to encourage everyone
to keep up their property. He said was not objecting to the improvements. His objection is with the
scale of the improvements. He shared that Miramar Industrial Park is one of the nicest looking
industrial parks around, with plenty of landscaping and striping. However, with these tough
economic times,they are having a hard time attracting businesses to their location. He emphasized
the importance of involving the property owners at the initial phase of a project such as the Sign
Code and the Land Regulations Code rather than the last three weeks prior to adoption. He asked
that the Council table this item to allow the property owners to work through some of the concerns
raised by presenters. He stated one of the biggest concerns in the industrial park at present is crime.
There has been a spike in crime in the last two month. Chief Boyd has been very amiable to working
with the property owners in addressing this concern. He further asked for a grace or warning period
for code violations. He reemphasized the importance of the property owners involved in the process,
at the initial beginning.
Councilman Williams for clarification purposes asked the City Attorney that her earlier
recommendation was to approve this item.
Attorney Dickens said the item can be voted up or down,she cannot tell the Council how to
vote. She stated the landscape provision will not go into effect for five years,therefore it does not
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make sense to delay the item.
Councilman Williams asked what other issues will be involved if this item is deferred.
Attorney Dickens said there is a moratorium in place that will run out, and the City will be
left with Miami-Dade's Code.
Councilman Williams said there have been some serious issues raised here tonight. He said
he was uncomfortable voting for something where there are so many unresolved issues.
Attorney Dickens stated for the record there are no unresolved issues from staff's perspective.
The document in front of the Council tonight is a legal document. While it may not be what
everybody wants, it is a legal document. She stated with respect to changes that will need to be
made, she can respect that. She further stated that she expect there will be some recommendations
coming forward from staff after discussion with the property owners.
Mr. Napolitano suggested perhaps the landscape code can be compared with other
municipalities. He opined Miami Gardens' landscape code is more restrictive than others. He
further recommended that the permitting process be faster.
Councilman Gilbert opined when considering whether to defer this item for three months or
approve it tonight,one should consider new developments coming in. If this item is deferred,those
new developments would also be under Miami-Dade County's Code because the City has not
adopted its own. Therefore, those new developments will,have the same issues about vest rights,
non-conforming uses and being grandfathered in.
Joseph G.Goldstein. 701 Brickell Avenue,Miami,Florida,appeared before the City Council
as a representative of Calder Race Course. He said the City's staff has addressed all of Calder's
concerns. He thanked the Council for making the necessary changes.
William Webb 111, 1300 NW 167`l'Street,Miami Gardens,Florida,appeared before the City
Council on behalf of Sunshine Industrial Park. He shared that his family was one of the original
developers of the park. He expressed concern with the landscape requirement. He likened this
landscape regulation and how it does not work,with the City of Miami Gardens Police Department.
Ulysses Harvard, 15800 NW 17th Place, Miami Gardens,Florida, appeared before the City
Council and asked whether residential property owners will have to comply with the landscape
regulations.
Manager Crew said that provision has been removed for single family and duplexes.
There being no other individuals to speak on this item,the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert,seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell to adopt this item
as amended. This motion passed and carried by a 6-1 vote.
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Councilman Bratton: Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell: Yes
Councilman Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: No
Councilwoman Watson: Yes
Councilman Williams: Yes
Mayor Gibson: Yes
Staff was directed to bring back the first amendment to the Land Development Regulars at
the July 7, 2010 Zoning Meeting.
11. RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
None
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
11-A) Monthly Status Report
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion being duly
made by Councilman Bratton, the meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
Attest:
Shir y bson, Mayor
R6 netta Taylor, M%k, City Clerk
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