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. . January 27, 1993 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 Chairperson Kreishman asked Mr. Goldman to report on the staff review. Mr. Goldman stated that Developer Jerry Meyer, representing owners George and Elizabeth Fields, has made application for resubdivision of lots 26, 27 & 28 of Desoto Place. The plans call for combining three nonconforming, non-buildable lots into two buildable lots for later development. The proposal meets the minimum requirements for lot size and lot width at the building line. However, the building line should be changed from 20 feet to 25 feet from the front property line, as was done under the revised survey brought to the meeting by the applicant. That change will make the lots consistent with current zoning code regulations and, because of the depth of the lots, will not hinder future development. All other requirements of the Subdivision ordinance as set forth in Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code have been met. The Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed plat for resubdivision if the building line is set at 25 feet (instead of 20 feet) from the front property line as shown in the revised survey. In response to a question from Ms. Ratner, Mr. Hill stated that the building line for homes east of the lots is 20' from the front property lines, and the building line for homes west of the lots is 25' from the front property lines. Ms. Ratner moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the resubdivision of Lots 26, 27 & 28 of Desoto Place. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kahn and passed by a vote of 6 - O. Revisions to the Zoning Code and Subdivisions Regulations Mr. Goldman gave an overview of Landform Consultants' schedule for the proposed revision of the Zoning Code and Subdivision regulations. Ms. Kreishman stated that she was concerned with "tinkering" with the Code after it has just been updated. Ms. Ratner stated that she would like to see issues of redevelopment addressed, especially in residential areas. Ms. Ratner further suggested that the Plan Commission review the Comprehensive Plan at the next meeting to see if it also needs revision. All Commission members agreed. Ms. Kreishman suggested that definitions in the Zoning Code be reviewed. Mr. Kendall suggested that the IDA be brought into the revision process. Mr. Goldman stated that the Staff would notify the IDA, the LCRA and the TIF about the review of the Comprehensive Plan through the Staff liaison in the Planning Department. Mr. Kahn and Mr. Goldman discussed the pros and cons of hierarchal versus exclusive zoning approaches. Election of Officers Chairperson Kreishman informed those present that the Plan Commission would elect new officers as required under the Plan Commission By-Laws. Ms. Ratner nominated Mr. Marsh for the office of Chairperson. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Safe and Mr. Marsh was elected to the Chairperson office by a vote of 6 - O. Mr. Safe nominated Ms. Ratner for the office of Vice-Chairperson. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Marsh and Ms. Ratner was elected to the Vice-Chairperson office by a vote of 6 - O. m-1-27.pk