Minutes-12/07/2011

Subject for Approval) City of Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission Kate Fitzgerald, Chairperson, called meeting to order at 6: 34 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the Springmier Library. Roll call of Commission members present: Shawna Colvin, Kate Fitzgerald, Melvin Reeve, Stephanie Surine. and Peggy Upton. Also present: Mayor Phillips, Travis Weipert, City Clerk Ruth Demuth and Steve Berner. Motion made by Stephanie Surine and seconded Peggy Upton for approval of Agenda as printed. All Ayes. Motion made by Stephanie Surine and seconded by Peggy Upton for approval of minutes of November 2, 2011. All Ayes. Old Business: Discussion held on updates to the Pools and Fence Regulations. Motion made by Shawna Colvin and seconded by Melvin Reeve for recommendation for final changes as suggested and included on draft copy of Fence and Hedge Regulations. ( Draft Copy included in packet materials.) Commission members extensively reviewed and discussed revisions to the Sub- division Ordinance. Chairperson Kate Fitzgerald suggested- to Commission members continue to review ordinance and examples of other cities' sub- division ordinances and continue discussions at January 2012 meeting. Chairperson Fitzgerald reviewed comments from City Engineer Hart on the" Statewide Urban Design and Specifications ( SUDAS). Commission members suggested that City Engineer Hart be invited to January 4, 2012 meeting to clarify comments. New Business: Chairperson Fitzgerald inquired of Commission members for suggestions of residents for nominations to fill the vacancy on Planning and Zoning Commission due to the recent election of Peggy Upton to City Council. Commission members discussed several possible names for new member of P& Z Commission. Reported hat in 2012, Commissions now need to be gender balanced if possible. Aotion made by Peggy Upton and seconded by Stephanie Surine for adjournment at 8: 02pm. All Ayes. Submitted by: Ruth Demuth, City Clerk