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PLANNING & ZONING
October 10, 2001
7:00 p.m.
Chairman: Davawn Beattie
Members: Ted Whyte
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John Watson
Mike Ricks
Bobbette Carlson
Robert Schwartz
Ladawn Bratsman
Doug Smith
City Clerk: Marilyn Hansen
P.F.C.: John Millar
City Attorney: Stephen Zollinger
Excused: Winston Dye
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Motion was made by Mike to approve the minutes of September 26, 2001. Motion was
seconded by Ladawn, all voted aye, none opposed.
Davawn discussed with the board a matter Sam Stone had brought to him concerning putting an
apartment in his home in the Sherwood Hills Subdivision on 2nd East. Discussion.
Davawn welcomed Mayor Sutherland to the Planning & Zoning Work Meeting. Mayor
Sutherland expressed his appreciation to the Board for their work, time and efforts on behalf of
the City.
Work Meeting Items
There was some discussion and explanation from Stephen concerning conflict of interests with
Board members. The Comprehensive Plan, its origination and use was discussed.
Inflatable Advertising -
The main discussion concerned advertising with balloons and blimps. It was suggested that John
Millar draft a document adding balloons and blimps to the Sign Ordinance under the heading of
Temporary Signs.
Flags and Poles -
Where, how big, how high, ordinances of other communities, 25' flag pole at the end of Main
Street. ham radio operators were all items discussed. It was suggested by Stephen that flags and
poles be treated as structures and be subject to the same height limits as structures under the
zoning ordinance. It was concluded that Jahn and Stephen would do more research and return
with a suggested draft.
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Animal Kennels - •
The zoning ordinance was reviewed with regards to Kennels. Stephen and John will move the
definition to regulatory and rewrite the definition.
Cell Towers -
Lengthy discussion concerning cell towers, whether to do a separate ordinance regulating cell
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how to limit locations, tower farms possibly on Cemetery Road and on the hill near the water
tower, and the use of a Cellular Engineer to define the best locations for towers. More study was
needed on this item before a decision couldbe made.
Professional Overlay -
Implementing a professional overlay zone on property from the Madison County Courthouse to
Millhollow and from Main Street to 2na East was discussed. Madison Memorial Hospital will be
presenting a new master plan in November and it was concluded no decisions would be made as
to the professional overlay until the master plan for the hospital is seen.
Lighting-
Lighting for subdivisions, streets, parking areas and commercial areas was discussed. This item
needs further review and will be discussed at a later time.
Highway Business District -
John Millar recommended the Highway Business District zone be broken into levels to
accommodate for businesses of different natures and impacts. The Board felt this should be
done and John will do further study of the zone and present his recommendation.
City Tour -
It was determined it would be helpful to the Board to spend some dine touring the City to view
the city boundaries and the impact zone. The date was set for Friday, October 19 at 12:00 noon.
Lunch and rides will be provided by the City and the Board is to RSVP to Marilyn by October
17.
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