Minutes-02/05/2003

Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission February 5, 2003 A regular meeting of the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission was brought to order Steve by Chair Steve Berner, 6: 40 p. m. at the Tiffm Fire Station. Members present: Berner, Melvin Reeve, and Mark Peteresen. Absent: Terry Richardson. A letter has been received by city council and Mayor regarding parking issues on Maddie Lane. The city council will study this further at their upcoming meeting. Motion Reeve, second Petersen to approve the printed agenda and minutes. Ayes: Berner, Petersen and Reeve. Nays: None. Motion carried. Berner reported on proposed replacement names for Sewell Street. Berner will complete petition work to change name to Lilac Street for the next metting. Members spent time in study and review of a proposed ordinance amendment regulating accesses in the City of Tiffm. Motion Petersen, second Reeve to recommend that the city approve an ordinance amendment providing for regulating accesses on arterial streetways in the City of Tiffin. Ayes: Reeve, Peteresen and Berner. Nays: None. Motion carried. Planning and Zoning discussed and reviewed a proposed ordinance amendment providing for regulation of outdoor storage of material within the city. Motion Reeve, second Berner to recommend that the City of Tiffin approve an ordinance amendment providing for storage regulation for light industrial, heavy industrial and commercial zones. Ayes: Petersen, Berner, and Reeve. Nays: None. Motion carried. A rquest for zoning change has been received from Washington Park Partners for a parcel located on the southwest quadrant of the I- 80 exit from A- 1 agricultural to M- 2 heavy industrial. One parcel of the 40 acres is already zoned M- 2 under previous county action. Members agreed that this could be the most optimal location for this type of activity within the city boundaries. Members also expressed concern about upgrade of the road that would be required prior to use in a heavy industrial activity. Condition and grading work on the road will be problems if not addressed prior to business activity. Motion Reeve, second Petersen to recommend approval of the M- 2 zoning request for the Washington Park Partners parcel of nearly 40 acres located on the SW quadrant of I- 80 with special consideration given to mandate of upgrade requirements for Ireland Avenue prior to business use. Ayes: Petersen, Berner, and Reeve. Nays: None. Motion carried. Members reviewed and studied update of City of Tiffin tax increment map and urban renewal plan. The new map will include territory where the planned water plant and well will be located providing water source for residents. Motion Petersen, second Reeve to of updated takiincrement recommend approval map and urban renewal plan for the City of Tiffin. Ayes: Berner, Peteresen and Reeve. Nays: None. Motion carried.