Minutes-07/07/2004

Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission July 7, 2004 A regular meeting of the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission was brought to order by Terry Richardson at Wednesday, 6: 30 p. m. at the Tiffin Fire Station. Members present: Melvin Reeve, Ruth DeMuth, Stephanie Surine, Terry Richardson. Absent: Steve Berner. Also present: Mayor Glenn Potter and Councilmember Jim Bartels. Motion Surine, second DeMuth to approve minutes. Ayes: Richardson, Surine, DeMuth. amd Reeve. Absent: Berner. Motion carried., Members asked about progress at the new pond at Ponds Court. Bartels reported that the council had considered a list of unfinished items at Rolling Hills. The council has not received any further report to this time. Members considered outstanding' questions on the new zoning ordinance. DeMuth asked where the city really wanted to extend the center of the city. Does the community intend to continue this present fire station in the future. When funds can be gathered, the city will be looking for a new fire station/ city hall with perhaps a new site. Mayor Potter reported that Chad Freeman has acquired the Lark location and the property east. Johnston has been using this area for parking junk cars, and Mayor Potter expected Chad would. improve the area. Gringo' s is expected to move into the Freeman business location. The Potter house on Main Street is on the upcoming agenda of the city council. DeMuth thought the county Board of Health would need to be called for inspection. Bartels reported that the school is searching for a site for an elementary school. The city had previously offered a location that was not wanted by the school. Members asked Bartels if he thought the school desired the improvement of Ireland Avenue. Bartels thought they did want the improvement. Other questions on zoning: Section 14. 11 and 15. 10 similar wording in M- 1 and M-2 districts? Section 14. 7 and 15. 6— M-2 district" in Johnson county Health Department"— similar wording Question of noise decibels in Section 14. 12. how does this work? Is noise decibels applicable to all zones? Consider commercial, industrial showing special and allowed— could all the zones be shown on one large table, rather than separate tables? 25 mph sign on the north end of Roberts Ferry Road was considered. Crooked condition of street signs in Songbird Estates on cul- de- sac and north street, can they be straightened?