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1. A 5 ft. variance for rear property line setback; code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 5 ft., Section 1135.02(c)(3). 2. A 5 ft. variance for side and rear setbacks from a dwelling on both adjacent lot (south and east); code requires 15 ft., applicant shows 10 ft., Section 1135.02(c)(2). Motion passed 4-0. COMMUNICAT'IONS 17-8319; Northern View Villas; 4879 Columbia Road Ms. Wenger reviewed the status of the case, which was erroneously sent before the BZBA because the sign was proposed to be on public property, not private property. The sign should be treated similar to a development sign and was sent for City Council approval to use the land. Zoning Code Update Ms. Wenger thanked Mr. Papotto for participating on the zoning update committee. She reviewed the zoning code updates. The biggest change concerning the BZBA is that development plans requiring variances will need to be approved by BZBA prior to going to PDC for final approval. The Planning Department will take care of the write ups for the commercial projects and the Building Department will handle the residential write ups. More conditional uses have been created with specific standard and City Council will have the ability to waive the standards. The PDC has the right to modify of waive landscaping, buffering or building materials. The parking and loading chapter allows PDC to modify parking spaces and curb cuts. These have been changed to keep variances from being granted that they do not want running with the land in perpetuity. Amendments to the zoning code will be requested from City Council as necessary. All new businesses are required to get a certificate of zoning compliance to ensure the business type is permitted in that district. The zoning map has also been updated to reflect the changes. The rest of the code has been reformatted to match the updated sections. The codified ordinances will be updated on the City's website in July. Chapter 1135 will be going to Council for update approval in August, including corner lot fences and shed regulations. Requirements for front yard lot coverage and driveways have been added. No properties will be rezoned in the update. The mixed use chapter will also be updated in the future. This should help make a code that is more useful for everyone including board members, staff, contractors and residents. ADJOURNMENT With no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Al I^d ' Michael Raig, Chair Approved: 1/31,72 Nicole Rambo-Ackerman, Administrative Assistant