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January 28, 1998 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 approved. Mr. Hill reviewed his memo. Ms. Peniston moved that the final plat for the Consolidated Lot 15 of Block 2 of New Delmar Heights located at 501, 509 and 515 North & South be recommended for approval. The motion was seconded by Ms. Glassman and passed by a vote of 6 to 0 with all members voting "aye." It was noted that City Council will need to approve an easement vacation on this matter, that is not reviewed received by the Plan Commission. Text Amendments: 34-40.1; 34-40.6; 34-40.7(4)(b); 34-40.16(2)(b); 34-62.1(7) and (8); 34-94.2; and 34-162.4. [also 34-40.7(1)(e) and 34-40.7(3)(h)] Chairperson Solodar announced that a hearing was scheduled to consider an application from City Council Person, Robert Wagner for text amendment of various zoning code sections. Mr. Wagner gave an overview of his proposed changes. He stated that his goal was to protect the sensitivity to existing neighborhoods. Mr. Ollendorff stated that the proposed amendments to 34-40.7(1)(e) and 34-40.7(3)(h) may violate the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and suggested delaying the discussion on those until after the revision of the plan is started. Each proposed text amendment follows with the commission’s decision on the amendment immediately preceding (additions are bolded, deletions are stricken out). 34-40.1 Intent and Purpose The purpose of the Planned Development Districts is to provide a means of achieving greater flexibility in development of land in a manner not always possible in conventional zoning districts; to encourage a more imaginative and innovative design of projects; to promote a more desirable community environment; and to retain maximum control over both the design and future operation of the development. The City Council, upon review by the Plan Commission, may, by an ordinance adopted in the same manner as a rezoning is approved, authorize a Planned Development district when the proposed development or use of a specific tract of land or area warrants greater flexibility, control and density than is afforded under the general regulations of standard zoning districts. These Planned Development regulations are not intended to allow excessive densities, or the development of incompatible land uses, either within the development, or as the development relates to the general especially including abutting residential neighborhood neighborhood . The City Council may, upon proper application, approve a Planned Development to facilitate the use of flexible techniques of land development and site design, by providing relief from conventional zoning standards in order to achieve one or more of the following objectives: wpoffice\wpdata\m-1-28.plc