Planning Commission Meeting Date: July 18, 2024
To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Mikayla Schmidt, City Planner
Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
Title
Public Hearing for Consideration of Text Amendments Related to Parking in Multiple Sections of the Northfield City Code.
Body
Action Requested:
The Planning Commission is asked to conduct a public hearing to gather input on Text Amendments Related to Parking in Multiple Sections of the Northfield City Code.
Summary Report:
The applicant is the City of Northfield and the parking standards (listed below) in the Northfield City Code have been reviewed, and modifications made, to address the strong interest in removing parking minimums, adjusting parking maximums, and updating bicycle parking standards to align with best practices and support the Climate Action Plan.
* Chapter 34 - Land Development Code:
o Article 3. - Site Development, Section 3.6 - Off -Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility and Section 3.4 - Neighborhood Compatibility Standards;
o Article 2. - Zoning Districts and Use Regulations, Section 2.9 - Use-Specific Standards;
o Article 5. - Subdivision Standards, Section 5.2 - Subdivision Design Standards;
* and Chapter 14 - Businesses, Article III. - Rental Housing, Division 3. - Occupancy, Use, and Maintenance Standards, Section 14-122. - Parking.
The public hearing notice was published in the Northfield News on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Public hearing mailings are not sent out for text amendments. A copy of the public hearing notice is attached.
The following is the procedure of the public hearing per the City Council's adopted Rules of Business:
Public Hearing Procedure:
A Public Hearing is used to solicit the public's comments on various projects or City operation procedures.
A. The Chair will open the hearing by identifying the subject.
B. Staff Presentation - staff will give a presentation on the subject.
C. Applicant's Presentation - if needed.
D. Pu...
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