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zoning rewrite. woodside park. planning dept mncppc feb 11. status sticking to discovery – Council jan 09 zone reduction use consolidation alternate development patterns footnote consolidation process update electronic mapping half way into the process.
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zoning rewrite woodside park planning dept mncppc feb 11
status sticking to discovery – Council jan 09 zone reduction use consolidation alternate development patterns footnote consolidation process update electronic mapping half way into the process
focus of the rewrite established areas cleanup, clarity, compatible infill reflect existing density / heights commercial areas allow for mixed uses / options simplify the process
uses updating 400 + uses – 12 office definitions
development process weaves through 121 zoning districts new process discussed at county forums necessary as part of the rewrite
little area left for change 33 % of zoned land is ag reserve 44 % - single family < 2% - commercial / mixed use
longevity organization - format coordination amendments lower costs process
organization - use groups permitted / limited / conditional footnotes
zoning districts consolidation process complexity redundancies unmapped zones
R – 60 - example minimum lot size 6,000 sq ft height 35 ‘ street setback = 25 “
R – 60 permitted uses Special Exception • Accessory apartments • Medical or dental clinic • Private educational Institutions • Private clubs & service organizations • Hospitals Permitted “by right” • One family detached dwelling • Guest house • Registered living unit • Accessory buildings for housing animals or fowl • Libraries & museums • Farm tenant dwelling
R – 60 approval process Special exception • Planning staff analysis • Recommendation by Planning Board • Public hearing in front of Hearing Examiner or Board of Appeals “By right” Permit or license obtained from DPS
RMD – 6 proposed uses Permitted as a Conditional Use • Medical or dental clinic removed • Private educational Institutions • Private clubs & service organizations • Hospitals removed • Permitted as a Limited Use • Accessory apartments • Animal husbandry Permitted “by right” • One family detached dwelling • Libraries & museums • Farm tenant dwelling removed
development standards modeling compare existing & proposed stds
TEARDOWN MAX COVERAGE COMMON ADDITION R-60 Front Addition (Porch Enclosure) Rear Addition (Two story) Total Addition of 470 SF (Footprint) RMD-6
SETBACKPLANES SETBACKS COVERAGE R-60 35% 23% 23% RMD-6 16% 16% 30%
TEARDOWN MAX COVERAGE COMMON ADDITION R-60 Maximize allowable coverage of 1840 SF RMD-6
SETBACKPLANES SETBACKS COVERAGE R-60 RMD-6 29.8% 30%
TEARDOWN MAX COVERAGE COMMON ADDITION R-60 RMD-6
range of activities zoning advisory panel taped materials online meetings open houses civic groups council & county staff web site listserv
meetings around the county 59 meetings in 2 years 19 zap meetings 40 public, civic, group, open houses
next steps spring / early summer module 2 - commercial / industrial module 3 - admin & procedures fall module 4 - general development stds late fall - consolidated draft winter - public review draft early summer 2012 - planning bd winter 2012 - county council