Minutes-09/06/2006

z x 1 Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission September 6, 2006 Colvin noted that she felt a mixture of housing would be preferable to row zoning of duplexes. Motion carried. Designation of Public Areas in new developments was discussed by the commission. Other communities mark off trail routes and public areas. Some cities use this as a guideline, others as a rule. Sidewalks needed at the new school were' considered. Trailing to Kent Park has been included in the county trail plan. Trail could follow • Highway 6 or the Clear Creek, The IDOT' grant pedestrian bridge for the City Park should begin October 1 but does not include walkway.,. Commission members discussed need for public areas in all new developments. Motion Surine, second Colvin that an amendment to the subdivision ordinance to be approved stipulating that no new detention ponds be accepted by the city and that% 5 public area( or equivalent value) be a requirement for all new areas. The city should not accept any public park space that is under water. Ayes: Richardson, Colvin, Surine and Reeve. Absent: Berner. Nays: None. Motion carried. Members noted a 2 foot gap in sidewalks within Phased of Timber Ridge. Asked how t; this could happen. If improvements are accepted by the. engineer, how could these gaps be in the subdivision. Request to engineer. Trail and sidewalk map was provided to commission by Karin Dils. Members will take time to review what they think should be routing of the city. Members have received the amended zoning ordinance and will continue review for. omissions and corrections. School access for the new Deer View and high school were discussed. IDOT will be meeting-with city, school and developers. Need for bus' turning lanes is seen for the location. IDOT prefers that access openings be a- least 1300 feet apart. Motion Richardson, second Colvin to adjourn. Motion carried. 7: 30 p. m. Margaret B. Reihman City Clerk I F f 2