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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12012020 Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting Packet City of Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting v n `, tom •. �.. December 1, 2020 (k 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street PUBLIC NOTICE TEMPORARY PROCESS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT THE DECEMBER 1, 2020 SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONINIG COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Because the City of Seward is currently experiencing a declared public health emergency due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 ( COVID- 19), alternate methods for providing Public Participation have been created: How To Virtually Attend The Meeting 1. The meeting will be Live Streamed on the City' s YouTube page. Log onto YouTube and type City of Seward Alaska" into the search bar. How To Submit Your CITIZEN COMMENTS 1. Email your written Citizen Comments to planning@citvofseward.net no later than 2: 00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Identify whether you want your comments READ ALOUD at the meeting or EMAILED to the commission upon receipt. Comments requested to be read aloud will be delivered verbally to council by the planner during Citizen's Comments. In response to your email, you should expect to receive a verification email from the planner—if you do not receive this email, please call the planner at 224-4020. All Citizen Comments will be timed and limited to three minutes. The telephone number will be called ONE time; if there is no answer, the planner will move on to the next citizen. Thank You For Your Cooperation! 1 of 32 Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 1, 2020 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Cindy Ecklund Chair Term Expires 02123 1. Call to Order Tom Swann 2. Pledge of Allegiance Vice-Chair Term Expires 02122 3. Roll Call Gary Seese Commissioner 4. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items Term Expires 02122 scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in CraigAmbrosiani will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Commissioner to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this Term Expires 02122 agenda item] Nathaniel Charbonneau 5. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Commissioner Term Expires 02121 Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered Kelli Hatfield separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event Commissioner of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Term Expires 02121 Agenda.] Vacant Commissioner 6. Special Reports & Presentations A. City Administration Report B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Norm Regis Acting City Manager Jackie C. Wilde Community Development Director Eric Kozielski Planner Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda December 1, 2020 2 of 32 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak] A. Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing 1. RESOLUTION 2020-12 OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION OF LOTS 15A AND 15B, OF JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO 4 WITH THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 101& 105 BENSON DRIVE FROM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) TO PARK Postponed from Regular Meeting November 3, 2020................................................ Page 4 B. New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing -None 8. Unfinished Business —None 9. New Business A. Set work session topic for December 15, 2020 ................................................ Page * B. Approval of November 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes.............................. Page 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required)- A. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Newsletter..........................................Page 17 B. FEMA Region X Newsletter...........................................................................Page 25 C. 2020 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule.................................................Page 28 D. City Calendars .............................................................................................Page 29 11. Commission Comments 12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 14. Adjournment Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda December 1, 2020 3 of 32 Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2020-012 RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMIS- SION, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION OF LOTS 15A AND 15B, OF JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO 4 WITH THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 101& 105 BENSON DRIVE FROM MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) TO PARK(P) WHEREAS, the current Land Use Plan and Zoning designation of the property is Multi Family Residential (R3) Business District; and WHEREAS, Community Development and Parks and Recreation Departments intend to create the Jesse Lee Memorial Park on the 2.66 acres; and WHEREAS, the Park Zoning District was established to provide areas for recreation and commemorative property owned by the city, state or federal governments for recreation and other compatible public purposes; and WHEREAS,the proposed development of Jesse Lee Memorial Park is consistent with the Park zoning designation; and WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040 was conducted by the Commission on November 3, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends that the City Council amend the Land Use Plan and Zoning designation of Lots 15A& 15B,Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition number 4, Seward from Multi- Family Residential (R3) to Park. Section 2. The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission supports the proposed zoning changes and recommends the attached Ordinance 2020- be forwarded to City Council for approval. 4 of 32 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2020-012 Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3rd day of November, 2020. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: One ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) 5 of 32 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction Date:January 11,2020 Public Hearing Date: January 14,2020 Enactment Date: January 14,2020 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA ORDINANCE 2020-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND REZONING LOTS 15A AND 15B, OF JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO 4 WITH THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 101& 105 BENSON DRIVE FROM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) TO PARK(P) WHEREAS, the City of Seward has requested a rezone of Lots 15A and 15B, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park (P); and WHEREAS, the two parcels, known as Lots 15A and 15B, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 is proposed to provide land for the development of the Jesse Lee Memorial Park is currently zoned Multi- Family Residential (R3);and WHEREAS,the total area of the land being rezoned is approximately 2.66 acres; and WHEREAS, the properties to the North, South, and East are currently zoned Multi-Family (R3), and the properties to the West are currently zoned Single Family Residential (R1); and WHEREAS, providing land for the development of the Jesse Lee Memorial Park is supported in both the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans and will be beneficial for the community at large; and WHEREAS,the official Zoning Map and Land Use Map as described in SCC §15.01.030 will have to be amended from Multi-Family Residential (R3)to Parks (P) in response to this zoning and land use map change; and WHEREAS, required by Title 15 of Seward City Code, public notice and public hearing procedures for amending zoning and land use district designations, all property owners within three hundred (300) feet were notified of the proposed zoning and land use change, and the property was posted with public notice signs; and WHEREAS, at the November 3, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, held the public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed zoning amendment included in this ordinance. 6 of 32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. Changing the land use designation of Lots 15A and 15B, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No from 4 Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park (P) hereby amends the official Land Use Map of the City. (as depicted in the attached exhibit) Section 2. Changing the zoning designation of Lots 15A and 15B, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No from 4 Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park (P) hereby amends the official Zoning Map of the City. (as depicted in the attached exhibit) Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, This 14th Day of January 2020. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Christy Terry, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) 7 of 32 Agenda Statement Meeting Date: December 3, 2020 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director Agenda Item: Resolution Of The Seward Planning And Zoning Commission, Recommending That The City Council Amend The Land Use Plan And Zoning Designation Of Lots 15a And 15b, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 With The Physical Address Of 101& 105 Benson Drive From Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park (P) Postponed from Regular Meeting November, 3, 2020 BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION: The City Council directed the City Manager or his designee to demolish the buildings and build a memorial to the residents and staff of the facility using respectfully remove salvageable wood and/ or property features. The City was awarded a Department of Commerce,Community,and Economic Development Grant in the amount of$1,073,441.46 to mitigate the Jesse Lee Home structure, to remove, dispose, and abate environmental hazards remaining on the property,including asbestos,underground fuel and/ or other tanks,buildings,fencing and structures, and to respectfully remove salvageable wood and/ or property features to build a memorial to the residents and staff of the facility.At the July 13,2020 council meeting the council voiced their request to see the area made into a park with a pavilion/memorial for all to use. The current Land Use Plan and Zoning designation of the property is Multi Family Residential(R3) Business District; and Community Development and Parks and Recreation Departments intend to create the Jesse Lee Memorial Park on the 2.66 acres; and The Park Zoning District was established to provide areas for recreation and commemorative property owned by the city, state or federal governments for recreation and other compatible public purposes. The proposed development of Jesse Lee Memorial Park is consistent with the Park zoning designation. RECOMMENDATION:Planning and Zoning approve resolution 2020-012 recommending that the City Council amend The Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of Lots 15a and 15b,of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 with the physical address of 101& 105 Benson Drive from Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park (P) 8 of 32 x Z W ' O Ilk, a kP I j irdD�i;� ry a Jesse Lee Home Parcels Parcels ONE Location Map - (101 & 105 Benson Dr) o 70 too 280Feet Lots 15A and 15B Jesse Lee Heights Addition 4 :; ,; ' N Resolution 2020-12 to change Land Use and Zoning from Multifamily (R3) to Park(P) Due to different data sources property lines and aerial imagery do not overlay correctly.Map is to be used for orientation and reference purposes only. Drawn By: EAK 10/1 5/2020 9 of 32 s ICI 1 ft y. I Nil ' I Jesse Lee Home Parcels Parcels 0 Single Family Residential � I Multi Family Residential Institutionalor / 0 v Zoning Map - (101 & 105 Benson Dr) 0 70 140 280Feet Lots 15A and 15B Jesse Lee Heights Addition 4 :; ,; ' N Resolution 2020-12 to change Land Use and Zoning from Multifamily (R3) to Park(P) Due to different data sources property lines and aerial imagery do not overlay correctly.Map is to be used for orientation and reference purposes only. Drawn By: EAK 10/1 5/2020 10 of 32 D �IsAt r Apo o e o ..�- .. 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ROLL CALL There were present: Cindy Ecklund presiding and Nathanial Charbonneau Craig Ambrosiani Gary Seese Kelli Hatfield Tom Swann (telephonic) comprising a quorum of the Board; and Jessica Stallard, Deputy City Clerk Eric Kozielski, Planner Excused—None Absent—None Vacant—One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Ambrosiani/Charbonneau) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The Planner read the following consent agenda items into the record.- Approval of October 6, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Administration Report. Planner Eric Kozielski said 43 building permits had been approved this year. In 2019, there were 6 new homestarts and 6 new multi-family. In 2020, there were 9 new homestarts. 102 new business license renewals had been reviewed this year. The 13 of 32 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes November 3, 2020 Volume 7,Page 426 demolition of the Jesse Lee Home was underway but the timeline had been pushed back by some time delays. Jackie Wilde said there had been a lot of requests asking to receive materials. On October 26, 2020, the renaming of Rush Loop was approved and Former City Manager Scott Meszaros was terminated at this meeting. On November 4, 2020, there will be a special council meeting to discuss the hiring of a permanent city manager and conduct an executive session on the Jesse Lee Home. In response to Ecklund, City Planner Eric Kozielski said Community Development reviews all new business licenses and renewals. Other Reports,Announcements, and Presentations —None PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolutions for Public Hearing and Enactment Resolution 2020-12 Of The Seward Planning And Zoning Commission,Recommending That The City Council Amend The Land Use Plan And Zoning Designation Of Lots 15a And 15b, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 With The Physical Address Of 101& 105 Benson Drive From Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park(P) Motion (Charbonneau/Ambrosiani) Enact Resolution 2020-012 Community Development Planner Eric Kozielski said at the July 13,2020 city council meeting, the city council mentioned having the Jesse Lee Home turned into a park.Parks&Recreation had no objection to the addition of this site. Staff recommended that the commission postpone this resolution and schedule a work session on this topic for November 17, 2020. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. All comments were submitted in writing, unless otherwise noted. Sarah Walker said in person she was with an organization named HYPER. They did not want the Jesse Lee Home land to be turned into a park. She wanted it to be turned into a daycare or children museum. She encouraged the commission postponing this resolution. Tanguy Libbrecht spoke in person in support of the Jesse Lee Home being rezoned to a park. He thanked the commission for preserving some portions of the land and building. Sharon Steven Dancer supported the rezoning of the Jesse Lee Home to park. This would assure everyone how special this area is to the City of Seward and the State of Alaska. Marianna Keil respectfully asked that a portion of the Jesse Lee Home be rezoned to park and the rest of the property be subdivided for housing. 14 of 32 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes November 3, 2020 Volume 7,Page 427 Rhonda Hubbard was in favor of a Jesse Lee Home Memorial Park. She encouraged the commission to engage the Seward Historic Preservation Commission in the decision. Tom Tougas said the lack of quality housing in Seward was a major issue.He asked that the commission fail Resolution 2020-012. No one else appeared and the public hearing was closed. Craig Ambrosiani believed the commission did more zoning than planning.He believed the Jesse Lee Home area would be a good spot for multi-family housing, a recreation center, or a daycare. In response to Ambrosiani, Ecklund said planning had been done in public processes. Kelli Hatfield was concerned about housing but she also liked the idea of the Jesse Lee Home being turned into a park. Motion to Postpone (Hatfield/Charbonneau) Postpone Resolution 2020-012 to the December 2020 meeting. Motion to Postpone Passed Unanimous UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Items Set work session topic for November 17, 2020. The work session topic for November 17, 2020 was set as "Discuss ideas for use of the Jesse Lee Home property". INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Planning and Zoning Commissioner Newsletter. FEMA Region X Newsletter. 2020 Planning& Zoning Meeting Schedule. City Calendars. COMMISSION COMMENTS Charbonneau thanked staff and the public. 15 of 32 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes November 3, 2020 Volume 7,Page 428 Ambrosiani thanked staff and the public. Seese thanked staff and the public. Ecklund thanked staff. She said she looked forward to the November 17,2020 work session. CITIZEN COMMENTS Sarah Walker suggested some of the wood be used for a gazebo in the Jesse Lee Home memorial. Judy Andriana thanked the commission for postponing Resolution 2020-012. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Eric Kozielski said the demolition company was trying to preserve pieces of the Jesse Lee Home for a memorial. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Jessica Stallard, CMC Cindy Ecklund Deputy City Clerk Chair (City Seal) 16 of 32 ZONING PRACTICE DECEMBER 2016 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION 0 ISSUE NUMBER 12 PRACTICE ZONING 101 i 100 % LOT COVERED 50 % LOT COVERED 100 % LOT COVERED F.A.R. 4.0 AF 2 Zoning Education for Communities Byloseph DeAngelis A Zoning ioi presentation as part of your outreach can help to educate the public, elected officials, staff, and other stakeholders on the very basics of zoning and your city's code, maps, and development process. It's 7:30 on a Tuesday evening.You are at a The questions come quickly,and your lines on the map inherited from four decades public forum to discuss revisions to your city's answers aren't good enough.You struggle to earlier dividing this residential district from zoning map.The recently revised compre- explain how parking requirements work,or that,or the bizarre flowchart of interagency hensive plan identified a declining low-rise how an FAR bonus for mixed use buildings or and interdepartmental review in the develop- commercial stretch as ideal for revitalization. the relocation of parking to the rear is meant ment process.Now think about the citizen or The plan uses phrases such as"mixed use to realize the type of development recom- elected official at a public meeting to discuss corridor,""town center-style,"and"growth- mended in the community's visioning plan. a variance sought by a developer or proposed oriented redevelopment." You explain that this is not a development changes to the zoning map.Do citizens and Over the past three months your office proposal,but a rezoning,and you don't have officials have the proper tools to offer in- has worked to translate the community aspira- any information on whether the new units will formed feedback,or even to engage in discus- tions identified in the plan visioning process be rentals or owner occupied. sion about some tweak to the FAR or parking into a concrete rezoning proposal requiring After the forum wraps up,you struggle requirement?Even highly engaged members both a text and map change.The proposal to organize your notes.What did they think? of the community may only have the most includes a new zoning designation and re- Generally,they seemed to be opposed to the rudimentary(and possibly misleading)picture mapping that incentivizes the very type of measure,though these same people were of what zoning can and can't do.Elected of- development in the very same location recom- in favor when it was discussed in more il- ficials often carry enormous weight with the mended by the consultant and the community lustrative terms during the visioning process. community in the planning and development in the comprehensive plan. They liked the buildings and streetscape the process,but they may also have serious mis- This includes,among other changes, consultant drew,but they seemed utterly conceptions about what zoning is and what doubling the floor area ratio(FAR)and increas- confused by both the technical terminology it can and can't do.Developers may regularly ing the height limit for mixed use buildings, you are using and the rules and requirements submit plans without the proper information, a reduction in the parking requirement per of the local zoning text and map.You need may repeatedly misinterpret some line of residential dwelling unit(from two vehicles to feedback on the proposal,but what feedback code,or may only be familiar with the code 1.5),and the relocation of parking to the rear you did receive seemed utterly uninformed pertaining to a single district. of the building. or confused.You remember that this isn't an In an ideal world,these audiences would The pushback from community members isolated instance.This has happened before. offer their vision for how the community in attendance,some ofwhom participated in Perhaps a Zoning ioi session is in order. should look and function in the comprehen- the visioning process and endorsed the plan's Zoning is complicated.It's complicated sive planning process.They would not be recommendation,is swift.Why are we reduc- for residents,elected officials,administrators, expected to weigh in on the specifics of the ing the parking requirement if we are encour- developers,and architects.It's even compli- zoning code or map.Instead,the planners aging new people to live here?Where are they cated for planners not regularly steeped in the would become technicians,turning the vision going to park?How can someone own 1.5 plan review or development process.Putting of the community into a reality through some cars?Everyone I know has at least two cars. aside the intricacies of zoning as a concept, change to the parking requirement,commer- The requirement should be three.Why are you local zoning itself requires specialized knowl- cial setbacks,or landscaping regulations.The putting parking behind the building?I don't edge,fine analytical skills,and big-picture community would be pleased to see the trans- want to have to walk around from the back understanding.Planners must understand the formation of their vision into text and lines on of the building.What about the height?Why zoning code,the zoning map,the local de- the map.The reality,as always,is far messier. are you allowing taller buildings?A four-story velopment process,and how the three relate As a bulwark against the community pushback building is completely out of character for this to each other.Think about the complexity of that arises out of confusion—rather than genu- neighborhood.Will these be rental units?How this process for the planner:the small frustra- ine disagreement—a short presentation,meet- much will they cost? tions with this bit of counterintuitive code,the ing,or forum on the very basics ofzoning and ZONINGPRACTICE 12.16 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION I page z 18 of 32 a traditional presentation may be useful,but you should also consider preparing colorful a handouts clearly illustrating the zoning map, what can be built in certain districts,and °- what the development process looks like.Be o prepared to clearly answer specific questions " * about specific zoning districts,as attendees - might be curious about where they are on the map and what this means for them. n �iI I anw���•d At a Forum for a New Planning Initiative S v — fir announcing a ni Y��v The tforum nounc•nganewpl planning •- / 4 tiative may be crucial in establishing a base- / R °o line foryour community.Whether this is a city �� � �•, ___ wide forum with a diverse set of stakeholders, or a"traveling roadshow"to various neighbor- Stakeholders p' hood groups and organizations,discussing preparedhomes and businesses.Come zoning at this early stage can help educate the audience on some basic terminology and offer clear explanations of what is currently pos- your local code and maps can be an extraor- organizations may even repeatedly push back sible.Taking this step may ease complications dinarily useful primer for residents,elected on your office's proposals.Ifyou believe this in later stages ofthe planning process where officials,developers,or other city staff. push back comes from a point of confusion you discuss changes.With enough time,you about zoning,then scheduling a stand-alone may be able to take a similar approach to the WHAT IS THE CONTEXT FOR A ZONING 101 meeting with these organizations may be of stand-alone meeting.This might include walk- PRESENTATION? help. ingyour community through the local zoning Before putting together a Zoning ioi presen- A one-or two-hour session can feature districts and where they are on a clear,color- tation,take some time to think about the discussion on why zoning exists,the range of ful,and well-defined map.Ifyour planning context.At what stage ofthe planning process zoning districts in your town,a brief,jargon- process will have an advisory group or council, is it?Is it a part of the traditional planning free description(this is particularly important, this step is extraordinarily important.It is process at all?After all,this may be a stand- as it is possibly the source of community likely that members of this advisory group may alone meeting with a civic group,the first step confusion)ofwhat is possible in those dis- have vastly different understandings of zon- in a visioning process,or may even come just tricts,and an overview ofyour local zoning ing.A transportation advocate may have little in advance of explicit zoning recommenda- map.Stakeholders in a specific neighborhood to no experience considering FAR.A housing tions from your planning office.The following may be more interested in how zoning affects association representative may have a very are a series of possible scenarios for a Zoning them personally rather than its impact com- clear picture of her zoning district,but may be ioi discussion,and how your approach might munitywide.Providing local context in your confused about mixed use building require- differ. presentation or discussion will be vital in both ments in a commercial district.A chamber of retaining your audience's attention and giv- commerce spokesperson might understand The Stand-Alone Neighborhood Meeting ing them actionable information.Obviously the value of increasing height limits,but You may decide that talking to your commu- nity about zoning independent of any project, plan,or proposal may be helpful.Typically,a stand-alone meeting will allow more time for presentation and discussion than otherZon- 1 ing ioi scenarios,making it easier to cover a wide range of topics.And holding the meeting at a community center,branch library,or other neighborhood gathering spot may be ideal, for civic groups,neighborhood associations, chambers of commerce,or community boards. They may have participated in earlier planning exercises,either as representatives of their Sharing , Zoninglolpresentation with a community advisory group or as private citizens,but perhaps never committee at the start of a new planning initiative can helpensure fully grasped what exactly zoning is and how all members are , the same page. it is used in planning.In some cases,these ZONINGPRACTICE 12.16 AMERICAN PLAN N I NG ASSOCIATION page 3 19 of 32 may be utterly lost on why a reduction in the no context to the attendee,especially those your presentation to best inform stakeholders parking requirements can be an incentive to new to the process.To a person who does not in your community. development in downtowns.Here we can see know what a floor area ratio is,proposing a the value in establishing a minimum baseline change from 0.5 to o.6 is rather meaningless. The Public foryour community to clear up early miscon- Instead,give your recommendations some You might be familiar with two groups of com- ceptions and ensure that all participants are context by spending a few minutes discussing munity members that comprise"the public." on the same page at the very beginning ofthe your zoning map,with a special focus on the First,there is the wider public.They may be planning process. district where you are proposing change,and members ofthe community who don't often simple diagrams and colorful maps outlining attend community meetings or forums,and In Advance of Zoning Recommendations the current and proposed conditions.Give are generally less involved in the community You may find yourself nearer the end of a plan- your existing zoning condition as much con- planning process.Alternatively,we also have ning process rather than the beginning.It's text,color,and jargon-free attention as your the"involved public."These are those highly not too late!A basic primer even at this stage proposed scenario.As this presentation will active participants who regularly attend meet- may be valuable,especially if it is fresh on the (and should)discuss the changes in detail, ings,may already have a relationship with minds of a community now tasked with weigh- foundational understanding of what you are your planning office,and have weighed in ing in on some tweak to lot coverage or set- changing is crucial.You probably don't have before on zoning discussions. backs.Take some time to consider the compo- a lot of time,so it's important to make what It is likely these groups are mixed at a sition ofyour audience and the thoughts they time you have count. community forum or public meeting.It is also have expressed through the planning process. likely that members ofthe wider public may It is possible some participants have been ac- WHO IS YOUR AUDIENCE? have little understanding ofzoning,and the tive throughout the process,while others may In the previous section we discussed how the involved public may be chronically confused only be in attendance because changes are context foryour presentation matters,and we about elements of the code or map. imminent. Are there specific elements related touched on how the composition of an adviso- This is a fantastic opportunity to reestab- to zoning and land use that you think need ry group may inform the content ofthe presen- lish a baseline of zoning knowledge,and en- a more thorough explanation?How can you tation.Tailoringyour discussion to the given sure that participants are on the same page. catch up the new folks in the room so they can audience is crucial.Developers,architects, Again,illustrative examples ofyour zoning dis- give informed feedback? elected officials,the involved public,and the tricts,simple maps,and vastly reduced jargon Of course,it is already standard practice wider public are all different audiences with will be extraordinarily helpful in this case. to describe the current zoning before putting vastly different levels of understanding of zon- forward a change.Establishing the existing ing and land use.To complicate the matter,in Elected Officials condition may be considered a pro forma step many public forums,representatives of these Your office may find it helpful(or necessary) before giving your recommendations,but pay groups are all likely to be in attendance.Still, to discuss zoning with your local elected of- special attention to how well you are describ- there are opportunities to tailor the content of ficials.Whether happens as an independent ing the current zoning code and map.Simply a Zoning ioi presentation to the needs of the informational meeting or in advance of a stating the various elements that comprise the audience.The examples below highlight some presentation to a council or commission,it is current zoning district and then what you are potential audience-specific needs and chal- likely that elected officials,like the public,will proposing to change is not enough.This offers lenges that might influence how you develop have a widely varying understanding of zon- ing.A mayor may have a broad understanding AT ofthe city as a whole,while a council member may have an idea ofthe appropriate density fortheirdistrictwith little knowledge ofwhat _ the zoning actually permits. Consider also what elected officials in your city may want to learn more about.Do they have a general understanding of the city map,butwould like a better picture ofthe development process to better answer ques- tions in the community?Then perhaps a walk- through ofthe development review process may be useful.Elected officials will often be the first to field a question or concern from the " public on questions of zoning,land use,or development. © Consideryour audiencepresenting at a public 'me residents Therefore,arming them with a basic may be far moreinformed about zoningothers. understanding of the code and the map is crucial. ZONINGPRACTICE 12.16 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION I page g 20 of 32 aren't planners is the"legalese"that makes up many zoning codes.This language often finds its way into presentations and discus- sions with the community or elected officials, leading to either more questions or looks of blank confusion.Planners may be seen as NOTICE OF PROPt]SED LAND USE ACTIDH hiding behind overly complicated text.Avoid M85ler USe Project a3017401 Address:530 Boren Ave N 3 this fate by taking the time to prepare clear, 4 poiica nt C GntacC:Jodi Pattelwn•O Hare Phone:425.601.471 fi plain English explanations in yo u r Zo n i n g l o t 0PD IS CONDUCTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: presentation. TO CONSTRUCT A 16 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WTTH 256 UNITS AND 7.723 SO-Fr-OF RETAIL AT GROUND LEVEL l PARKING rOR 236 VEHICLES WILL 6E PROVIDED AT AND - .,ti. Organizing Your Presentation 9ELOWGRAOE EX19TING STRUCTURE TO RE DEMOLISHED. An hour-IOngWOrkshOpforaCIVICOrganlZa- AN ADDENDUM TO SOUTH LAKE UNION HEIGHT AND µv. ""'" .•..„�,� - DENSITYENVIRONMENTALIMPACTSTATEMENTISSONG tion will be quite different from a roundtable PREPARED. Q&A with a group of local developers.Yet both ADDITIONAL APPROVAL REGUIRED:DIESIGN RENEW 3 may require similar information.Therefore, you may find it useful to draw up a standard - presentation that can be used for a number of different circumstances.Slides should be o - modular,allowing for sections to be easily removed or reorganized based on the needs of a specific audience. I suggest an order that starts with an @rFMFFiTW.r@rRT MiMroT0MVToTMM '' ' ' explanation ofthe concept of zoning and proceeds through your local zoning code and districts,the zoning map,and finally the de- The Development Community the development process looks like is vital. velopment process. Developers and architects are likely to have a This is especially true if they are in regular clearer understanding of the code,map,and contact with the public or regularly present Part is What Is Zoning? development process than other stakeholders at community meetings.The public may not We don't want to scare people off from the in your community.And for good reason— distinguish between a building inspector,your very first slide,but it is unavoidable that con- their business depends upon it.Still,chronic land-use director,or an environmental plan- ceptually,zoning can be complicated. misunderstandings may repeatedly manifest ner.Cut down on misinformation and educate Try to strip away as much of the excess in yet another set of misfiled plans,another your colleagues in city government by devel- baggage that has(often inevitably)glommed month of delays due to missed steps in the oping a Zoning ioi presentation or course that onto zoning overthe years. plan review process,or another missing piece is most pertinent to their role. Feel free to begin from your municipal- of information.Rather than a more general ity's definition ofzoning,which you can usu- presentation you may give to members of WHAT IS THE FORMAT? ally find in the Planning and Development the public or local elected officials,you may Now that you have considered the context section ofyour city's website.But also con- want to highlight or mentally note those areas and the audience,think about the format and sider paring that definition down and focusing where confusion most often tends to manifest. the content.What will you present?The code? explicitly on what zoning looks like in your A presentation based primarily around these The map?Your city's plan review and approval community. topics is apt to be useful for you and the de- process?Will you be talking about zoning For instance,this definition ofzoning veloper or architect. more conceptually? from Cornell University's Legal Information Atthe outset,rememberyour ultimate Institute is relatively succinct,but might be a City Staff and Administrators goal:empoweringyour audience with the nec- bit too legalistic foryour audience: Zoning confusion doesn't spare your col- essary tools and knowledge of zoning,land leagues or other city administrators.The last use,and the development process to offer (zoning is a...)legislative act dividing a contact your local transportation planner may informed feedback.This will require rational jurisdiction's land into sections and regulat- have had with zoning may have been years organization,simplifying concepts(aided ing different land uses in each section in earlier in planning school.The fire chief may heavily by visuals),and reducing or eliminat- accordance with a zoning ordinance. understand her role in the development re- ing jargon.Planners interested in reducing view process,but might have only the barest jargon are highly encouraged to reference the Here,from New York City's Department understanding of the local zoning map.Ensur- January 2015 issue of Zoning Practice,"Zoning of City Planning,we have a more naturalistic ingyour colleagues have a working knowledge Codes in Plain English"(Noble 2015).One of explanation of the purpose ofzoning and how of the map,the districts in your city,and what the primary barriers to zoning for those who it may impact people's lives: ZONINGPRACTICE 12.16 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION I pages 21 of 32 Buildings canna[penetrate to a higher-intensity neighborhood or urban sky exposure plane which begins center district. 25'ahoae front yard late A Part 3:The Zoning Map 15'min Presenting your zoning map again offers the front yard r Zoning lot line community a chance to put the zoning dis- tricts in context.You may want to use your 1 existing zoning map for this portion,though I would caution against it ifyour local map is laden with lots of text,an endless series of crisscrossing black lines,and little if any color. !• �� If this is the case,opt for a radical Sim plihca- tion that relies on color,heavily weighted 1• /+ lines to divide districts,and a clear labeling �, �• scheme.This is not a replacement foryour Drl­y rri r--..t �.• •Front yard line zoning map.Instead,it is a clear and simple he al least 18'dee}t - in front of a representation of it in broad strokes.There are garage a number of tools that can be used to develop a map of this sort.ArcMap or other GIS ap- 40'minimum Side yards must total 13'min, lot width each at least 3'wide plications may be most useful at the outset, especially ifyou already have zoning map data.Alternatively,the Adobe Suite of graph- ics applications(Illustrator especially)might be useful to either clean up maps created Lot Lot Front Rear lilds Yards(min) building Regnrred 3 in ArcMap,or to draw directly on an existing Width Area FAR OSR Yard Yard Height Parklrrg orthophotography.There are also free tools (min) (min) (neax] (percent) (ruin) (min) a Total I Earh (max) (,nin) n built directly into Google Maps that allowyou 4011 3,800 s} (}.5 150.3 13 tt 30 ft 2 13 h 3 ft na' 1 per dwelling unit _ wo�emro muyartter viowr,orn:rrrcrowrn rwrrogrmrmar:ur to create your own basic,color coded and He nrrnrrrroiMe nanr labeled maps that I have found useful. Take special care when noting zoning NewYork'sZoning Handbook broadly outlines what can be built in each zoningoverlays and subdistricts.Adding them all district,along ' ' bulk,setbacks,and parking. from the very beginning has the potential to clutter your map with(to the layperson)ar- cane rules governing downtown districts and Zoning is the language of the physical city.It Internet for good illustrative examples.For special environmental overlay areas.You can aims to promote an orderly pattern ofdevel- example,the New York City Department of City introduce these later,but ensure from the be- opment and to separate incompatible land Planning publishes the extraordinarily helpful ginning thatyour audience is getting as clear a uses,such as industrial uses and homes,to Zoning Handbook,which marries simple axo- vision as possible of the base-level map. ensure a pleasant environment. nometric drawings with photographs of con- forming buildings and clear explanations of Part 4:The Land-Use Review and Illustrate your definition with a graphic, the district(2oi6).I have used this handbook Development Process drawing,or map to give the reader context.Try as a model for basic Zoning ioi discussions It will be useful to walk your audience through to do this for all foundational concepts you with communities in Staten Island,New York. a basic representation ofthe land-use review might be presenting up front. There are clear benefits in having archetypal and development process.A clear picture "blank"buildings to illustrate zoning. of how things get built in your city will be Part z:The Zoning Code and Zoning Districts Organize your presentation so that extremely helpful to residents who may have It will likely be useful to orderyour city's zon- attendees can clearly see the differences little idea about the layers of approval,nego- ing districts as they are presented in the zon- between districts as you progress through tiation,and review that make up the develop- ing code.However,ifyou find your code's lay- the presentation.This visual contrast will be ment process.In many cities this flowchart out to be unintuitive,consider ordering by the helpful for your audience,and will help to can get enormously complicated.As with our intensity of use,starting with your residential contextualize your zoning map.This is why look at the zoning code and map,our goal is zoning districts.Be sure to use to use basic ordering your presentation by intensity of use not the most precise representation possible diagrams illustrating what is permitted in each is beneficial.Your audience should be able to of the process,but instead a broad-brush district.Consider developing these diagrams clearly see the progression of building type, representation that allows the community to ifyou don't already have them(SketchUp is size,and form as you progress from a low- give informed feedback.Try not to pack your a free and useful tool for this)or scour the intensity rural or suburban residential district slide with an endless series of recursive ar- ZONINGPRACTICE 32.36 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION I page 6 22 of 32 rows,shapes,and diagrams.Ensure that your process progresses in a clear direction.Note departments and agencies clearly so that your , PLANNING&ZONING audience knows who is responsible at a given stage in the development process. LAND USE REVIEW GENERAL CONCEPTS TO REMEMBER r Ifyou find yourselfstuckor strayingtoo far into the esoteric world ofzoning and land-use planning,here are a few key takeaways to I help you refocus on your goal. ,` ............... 0 Use Visuals Visuals and graphics should be used to il- lustrate and contextualize pieces of text.For Portland,Oregon,illustrates its land-use review process with a simple flowchart. existing graphics(such as a zoning map)try to simplify them as much as possible.Use color and clear lines. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Missing and damaged print issues:Contact Joseph DeAngelis is a planner and researcher Customer Service,American Planning Association,205 N.Michigan Ave.,Suite Rely on Plain English with the American Planning Association in 1200,Chicago,IL 6o6oi(3i2-431-9100 or Avoid using complicated phrasing,sentences, Chicago.Previously,he was a resiliency plan- customerservice@planning.org)within 90 days or jargon straight from the zoning code.Trans- ner for the New York City Department of City of the publication date.Include the name of the publication,year,volume and issue number or late this information for your audience. Planning,where he worked on long-term plan- month,and your name,mailing address,and ning and zoning solutions for communities membership number if applicable. Use Existing Resources impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Copyright©2oi6 by the American Planning Rely on photographs,existing definitions,and Association,205 N.Michigan Ave.,Suite 1200, statements of purpose(such as those on your Chicago,IL 6o6oi-59z7.The American Planning Cover:A New Zoning Plan for the District of Association also has offices at 1030 35th St.,NW, city's website),or books you may still have Columbia.Harold M.Lewis,1956. Suite 750 West,Washington,DC 20005-1503; from planning school.Scour the web for suit planning.org. able illustrations,graphics,and explanations. Vol.33,No.iz All rights reserved.No part of this publication maybe reproduced or utilized in any form or by Tailor Your Message to Your Audience Zoning Practice is a monthly publication of the any means,electronic or mechanical,including American Planning Association.Subscriptions photocopying,recording,or by any information Add or remove content based upon your audi- are available for$95(U.S.)and$120(foreign). storage and retrieval system,without permission ence.Develop your presentation for a general James M.Drinan,JD,Chief Executive Officer; in writing from the American Planning audience,but use your professional judgment David Rouse,rAICP,Managing Director of Association. Research and Advisory Services.Zoning Practice printed on recycled paper,including o- o to tailor this information for a room of devel- y P P g 5 7 (ISSN i548-oi35)is produced at APA. opers,a sit-down with a council member,or a Jim Schwab,rAICP,and David Morley,AICP, recycled fiber and io%postconsumerwaste. presentation to a local housing association. Editors;Julie Von Bergen,Senior Editor. CONCLUSION A good Zoning ioi presentation can be de- ployed in a variety of venues and audiences. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES It can be tacked onto an existing presentation New York(New York)Department of City Planning,City Of.2o16."Districts and Tools." to prime an audience before discussing a new Available at tinyurl.com/hls6brd. zoning proposal,or can become a stand-alone NewYork(New York)Department ofCity Planning,City Of.2o16."About Zoning." session with interested community groups.It can become a series of printouts,a section on Available ' your community's website,or compiled as a Cornell University Legal Information Institute.2o16."Zoning."Available at tinyurl. published handbook.It can help elected offi cials and city staff to accurately discuss issues Noble,Benjamin K.2015. Codes ,Practice, ofzoning and land use with the public.Most 2015.Available at planning.org/media/document/goo6882. importantly,it can demystify a complex and Portland(Oregon),City Of.2o16."Development Review Process."Available at tinyurl. often esoteric process.Zoning ioi can help to narrow the knowledge gap between a city and its citizens,and equip them with the tools and the confidence to make informed decisions. ZONINGPRACTICE 12.16 AMERICAN PLAN N I NG ASSOC IATION page? 23 of 32 C)(D Cl) ��coz C)d Q w~ o� ¢d z O W V o H a V o QN N N � Q az z aon) �ooVN�1 Q z C z ° z 5 o a N pzv t Oa,, Ni ¢ N cn v 24 of 32 TARRRisk Strategic Alliance for N ews from A . lk InsideNovember 2020 Volume 10,Issue 11 Flood After Wildfire • 2 Earthquake Drill, • • Figure 1:A scene of the resulting landscape from Echo Mountain Complex Fire-Lincoln Featured Training County,Oregon(Sept.18,2020). it can also pick up soil and sediment Flood After Fire and carry it in a stream of TrainingOnline 3 Calendar The Increased Risk of Flooding, floodwaters. This can cause more Following Wildfires significant damage. Floods are the most common and A flood does not have to be a costly natural hazard in the nation. catastrophic event to bring high out- After a wildfire, the flood risk of-pocket costs, and you do not have increases significantly. 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