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Published on: 9/14/2004
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Mr. Steele reported that the Planning Commission had revised the code in accord with the comprehensive plan of 2003.He then yielded the floor to City Planner Jacquelyn Sceneschal.She explained that the revised plan clarifies and expands zoning designations, eliminates some ordinance conflicts, and improves regulations for home occupation, especially regulation of doctor and dentist offices to ensure that City businesses are good neighbors.She noted that as an outgrowth of the September 7, 2004, public hearing, developers of residential areas must provide 2 parking spaces for each residence.
Ms. Seneschal also discussed the changes in the Service Commercial (SC) and Residential Commercial (RC) areas.She identified the biggest change is the approval of corner stores at the City,s collector streets (streets that carry major traffic).
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President Castagno deferred the question to Jim Steele, who replied that the rezoning would dictate the use of the land.Ms. Seneschal said that she recommends reviewing OSR zoning because some types of structures may be desirable.
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However, DelDOT reviewed some of the issues involved, as did Chairperson Steele.
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Chairperson Steele revealed that everyone at the meeting was opposed to making Harmony a two-way street up to the parking lot.President Castagno then asked for recommendations from the City Planner.Ms. Seneschal responded that she had presented the Planning Commission with a list of recommendations and that the next step was for the Planning Commission to respond to those recommendations.The Planning Commission will next meet on September 27, 2004.
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Lieutenant Adam Brams, Treasurer Janet Carlin, Finance/Human Resources Director Marian Delaney, Mayor Klingmeyer, Jacquelyn Seneschal, AICP, of KCI Technologies, Planning Commission Chairperson James Steele, Code Enforcement Officer Herb Swanson, Public Services Director Jim Weldin, Planning Commission Members George Freebery and Thomas Wilson