Planning Commission - 3/19/2024
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Approval of agenda amendments
Approval of January 2, 2024 meeting minutes
Approval of February 20, 2024 workshop minutes
Proposed amendments to mixed-use regulations in city code section 129-139
Consistency with 2023 amendments to the 2040 comprehensive plan
Discussion of acceptable mixed-use development and building heights
Planning Commission work rules and meeting timing
Areas of Interest (4)
- Mound Planning Commission debates potential move to 6 PM meeting start times to mirror City Council shifts.
- Commissioners discuss new restrictions on mixed-use building heights and size/scale to preserve community charm.
- Concerns raised over 'cruise ship-sized' buildings in the downtown area; potential for footprint limitations being explored.
- Tension between desire for density/walkability and local resident opposition to multi-story apartment developments.
Votes (3)
Approve the agenda with the addition of the work plan and timing
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Approve January 2, 2024 minutes
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Approve February 20, 2024 minutes
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (3)
The standard pretty much in the community is 35 ft... do we want to stick with 35 ft which is about three stories?
I don't think we want mcmansions downtown. I like the idea of a two-story limit.
The breaking up of a very large structure that is the size of a cruise ship on a large lot would be a way to impose an additional constraint.
People (3)
RitaCity StaffLeading the discussion on code amendments and requesting guidance from the commission.
1 quote
Leading the discussion on code amendments and requesting guidance from the commission.
“it's really a community discussion about what you're looking for communicated back towards Sarah and myself”
Seeking direction on mixed-use development policies.
ChairPlanning Commission ChairRunning the meeting, facilitating votes and discussions.
Running the meeting, facilitating votes and discussions.
SarahCity StaffAssisting with planning and code amendments.
Assisting with planning and code amendments.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- March 19, 2024 - Special/Rescheduled Meeting
- January 2, 2024 - Regular Meeting
- February 20, 2024 - Special Meeting/Workshop
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Proposed amendments to mixed use regulations in city code section 129-139.