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. . November 26, 1991 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 34-65.2. 65.3. 69.3. 110. 112.2. 112.4. 113. 115. 117.1. 117.3. 118.1. 118.3. 118.4. 123.1 & 124.1 OF THE ZONING CODE. RE: ROLE OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Vice Chairperson Marsh informed those present that the Historic Preservation Commission has submitted for Plan Commission and City Council approval, several Code Section Amendments concerning the role of the Historic Preservation Commission (hereafter "HPC"). Esley Hamilton, HPC Acting Chairperson, announced that the Commission had been working on the proposal for the past two and a half years and wanted reaction from Plan Commission members and Planning Staff. Mr. Hamilton introduced Lisa Van Amberg, HPC member and one of the drafters of the proposed amendments. Ms. Van Amberg stated that the proposed amendments cover three major areas of concern for the HPC. First, the State has passed an enabling act concerning Historic Preservation Commissions. Most of the language of the HPC's proposed amendments is modeled after the enabling act. She feels that future funding for the HPC may be contingent upon having parallel language between the municipal ordinances and the enabling act. The second major area concerns demolitions and expansion of the HPC's limited power as an advisory commission. Among the proposals were changes concerning the HPC's power to inspect, clarifications of zoning powers and specific standards of review for permits to demolish. The third major area concerns an increase in the HPC's area of jurisdiction to expand 300' beyond designated historic districts and landmark sites. Plan Commission members and Planning Staff gave their suggestions and addressed concerns about certain portions of the proposal. The Planning Staff voiced particular objection to the 300' increase in HPC jurisdiction. Hamilton and Van Amberg stated that they wished to discuss the comments with the HPC prior to formally presenting the proposed amendments for a Plan Commission vote. It was suggested that Mr. Goldman meet with the HPC to discuss the Planning Staffs concerns with the proposal. Mr. Hamilton thanked the Plan Commission members and Planning Staff for their input. He stated that the proposed amendments will be resubmitted at the January meeting of the Plan Commission. DISCUSSION OF STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR BLOOD BANKS (RE-APPROV AL) Vice Chairperson Marsh informed those present that the Commission would discuss a proposed list of standard conditions for Blood Banks. Standard conditions need to be approved by the Plan Commission, following City Council's approval of the amendments to 34-90 and 34-35.4 which make blood banks a conditional use in the II GC II - General Commercial District. The conditions are to be used in making future recommendations to the City Council when recommending approval of conditional use permits for Blood Banks. m-1l-26.plc