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Planning Ccnnrnission januan, 2,3, 2018 Pap"c' 2 feasible for developers and 65' and 70' lot sizes (\vhile still triallitaining 15' between buildings) are more what the market IS SLIppOrting. Therefore, rather than the developer having to do a PLJI) and a rezoning, these perrnitted strialler lot sizes would make an easier process for developers and allow ri-iore predictability for surrounding neighborhoods while allowing affordability to home costs as prices f(..)r construction marcrials keep increasing. NIr. Carlton explained the desire to offer -4 -wide range of home price points to cater to more liornebuyers while still allowing rnore flexibility and transparency in the ordinance. fl"he commission expressed possible concerns with density and lot sizes but overall were in favor of thesernochfications, Mr. Leesebergy presented the staff report. The planning Commission reviewed the definitions and discussed furdler changes or modifications to the following areas: Anilnals, change, the Nvord "hogs" to "swine" Firearrnchange the definition into two sentences. Institutional rise: There was discussion if churches should be include(] in this category, 'Fhe consensus was that it should. Salvage yard: concerns regarding language of "two or niore inoperative vehicles" and how many current residential properties are 'o.)perating' a salvage yard due to vehicles being stored on their prol-.)erties 3.3 Ordinance Amendment — Zoning District Uses NIT, Leeselrerg presented the staff report, The: Planning ( ornmission, reviewed the zoning district uses and offered the following comments. Sec. 30-1292 --j:jjrght Industrial District --- the commission discussed the need to keep the focus on jobs in this district; the), indicated other uses are occurring such as indoor recreational (indoor batting cages/mrorkout facilities/etc.) and if they should be allowed to continue with a Conditional Use"Permit (CAJP). It was noted not allowing them in this district could create a financial challenge for sor.ne user groups, Staff will retrin-i tc> the cc)mmission widi a map of where thene. types of businesses are allowed in the city with a C1131). Rernove frorn (d) ("ondidonal I-Tses: (5) Kennels, corninercial (indoor only) and move to 1-3 Gerieral Industrial Sec. 30-1026 ----1)D downtown district institutional uses retrioved; staff will review the downtown desigii guidelines and bring back to the commission.