Development Oversight Commission Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2007
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Commission Members
| Mark P. Abrahams | Brian F. Holloway | John M. Packowski, AIA |
| Holger Fuerst | Bruce R. Starkweather, AIA | John Nunan |
| Michael F. Malinowski, AIA, Chair | Roger Valine , Vice Chair | Kristina McBurney |
City Staff
- Marty Hanneman, Assistant City Manager
Sabina Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney
Art Gee, Operations Manager
Carolyn Fisher, Staff Aide
- Historic City Hall
915 I Street, 2nd Floor – Hearing Room
May 7, 2007 – 5:30 P.M.
The Development Oversight Commission (DOC) is a commission of the City Council with review and recommendation authority. Its purpose is to provide a forum for the public to introduce and discuss sugestions, comments, and concerns regarding the city's development services function. The DOC will host public meetings to hear public comments before providing its recommendations to City Council.
Notice to the Public
You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Public comment is taken (3 minutes maximum) on items listed on the agenda when they are called. Public comment on items not listed on the agenda will be heard at the end of the meeting as noted on the agenda. Comments on controversial items may be limited and large groups are encouraged to select 3-5 speakers to represent the opinion of the group.
Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the Commission you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing (City Code 2.15.160).
Speaker slips are located in the lobby of the hearing room and should be completed and submitted to the Commission Secretary.
Government Code 54950 (The Brown Act) requires that a brief description of each item to be transacted or discussed be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. The City posts Agendas at City Hall as well as offsite meeting locations.
The order of agenda items is for reference; agenda items may be taken in any order deemed appropriate by the Commission. The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendations; however, the Commission may take action other than what is recommended. The agenda is available for public review on the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Hard copies of the agenda, synopsis, and staff reports are available from the Development Services Department at 915 I Street, New City Hall, 3rd Floor (.25 cents per page) , during regular business hours or can be downloaded at www.cityofsacramento.org/dsd.
Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, notify the Development Services Department at (916) 808-8095 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Minutes
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the Development Oversight Commission unless otherwise noted.
Call to Order – 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
– All Commissioners present except Fuerst and Holloway. (Packowski arrived at 5:35.)
Special Presentation
- Recognition of John Nunan as 2006 DOC Chair
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Special presentation
Contact: Michael F. Malinowski, DOC Chair, (916) 456-2656
Action: Chair Malinowski presented Commissioner Nunan with a plaque in appreciation of his service as 2006 DOC Chair.
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion. Anyone may request that an item be removed for separate consideration.
- Approval of Minutes for March 5, 2007
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Approve Commission Minutes for March 5, 2007.
Contact: Carolyn Fisher, Staff Aide, 808-8095
Action: No public comment. Moved and seconded (Abrahams, Starkweather, 6-0-0) to approve minutes.
- Approval of Minutes for March 27, 2007.
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Approve Commission Minutes for March 27, 2007.
Contact: Carolyn Fisher, Staff Aide, 808-8095
Action: No public comment. Moved and seconded (Abrahams, Starkweather, 6-0-0) to continue to June 4, 2007 agenda.
Staff Reports
Staff reports include oral presentations including those recommending receive and file.
- Assistant City Manager (Oral Presentation)
Description: Development Services relocation to 300 Richards Boulevard Update; Business Journal Customer Survey Results
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Contact:Marty Hanneman, Assistant City Manager, 808-7508
Action: No public comment. Received and filed. Marty Hanneman provided an update on the Development Services Department relocation to 300 Richards Blvd. He also shared the results of the 2007 Business Journal development customer survey in which the City of Sacramento ranked fourth in the region.
- Developing Partners Joint Session Update (Oral Presentation)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Contact: Wendy Klock-Johnson, Program Manager, (916) 808-5099
Action: No public comment. Received and filed. Wendy Klock-Johnson presented an overview of the feedback received from board and commission members after the joint session and reported that staff is working on the appropriate follow-up tasks. She reviewed a timeline and next steps for future meetings of this same group. Chair Malinowski added that the concept for the joint session originated with the DOC. Commissioner Valine suggested that City Council members be invited to future meetings.
- International Building Codes Implementation Update (Oral Presentation)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and file
Contact: Bob Chase, Chief Building Official, (916) 808-8024; Troy Malaspino, Fire Marshal, (916) 808-1620
Action: No public comment. Received and filed. Bob Chase, Ed Short and Troy Malaspino gave an overview of the timelines and work plans, including staff training and community outreach, associated with the implementation of the 2006 International Building Code which becomes effective January 1, 2008. Bill Thomas added that the cost of training all applicable staff will exceed $40,000. Commissioner Nunan commented that the flexibility of the new code would provide some streamlining opportunities. Commissioner Starkweather pointed out the opportunities for regional cooperation on this project and also noted that the newly formed appeals boards may be able to play a role in the rollout of the new code. Chair Malinowski asked that industry representatives be included in any training sessions sponsored by the City.
- 2030 General Plan: Draft Preferred Land Use Alternative (LR07-004)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and provide input
Contact: Tom Pace, Long Range Planning Manager, (916) 808-6848
Action: No public comment. Received and input provided. Jim McDonald presented a General Plan history overview as well as the highlights of the 2030 General Plan update process and timeline. He presented an overview of the draft Preferred Land Use Alternative for the 2030 General Plan update which was developed based on community and stakeholder input. Commissioner Packowski suggested that staff make it clearer to developers whether or not housing is required in suburban centers.
- Right-of-Way Improvements for the Development of Single-Family and Two- Family Residences (M07-027)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and provide input
Contact: Robert Williams, Assistant Planner, (916) 808-7686; Sandra Yope, Senior Planner, (916) 808-7158
Action: No public comment. Received and input provided. Robert Williams presented the historical background related to the origin of this code change which removes the exemption for single-family and two-family residences to perform right of way improvements as a condition of a building permit. Small infill developers will be most impacted by the change but they may apply for a variance through a staff level process. Commissioner McBurney applauded the change as it supports the City’s goal of becoming more livable.
- Regulatory Improvement Package A – Various Zoning Code Amendments to Title 2, 16 and 17 (M07-001)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and provide input.
Contact: Sandra Yope, Senior Planner, (916) 808-7158; Joy Patterson, Principal Planner, (916) 808-5607
Action: No public comment. Received and input provided. Sandra Yope with the regulatory improvement team presented a package of proposed changes to the zoning code and the subdivision code. The proposed code changes are non-controversial and administrative for purposes of clarifying, streamlining and creating uniformity in the code. Ms. Yope assured Commissioner McBurney that noticing and posting requirements for Design and Preservation Commission projects will not be affected.
Public Comments- Matters Not on the Agenda
- None.
Questions, Ideas, and Announcements of Commission Members
- Chair Malinowski reported that the City Council approved the DOC’s 2006-2007 Annual Report at their April 26th meeting.
- Several commission members requested that the DOC and staff work on issues affecting small contractors and one-time customers. The commission was advised of the May 23rd focus group meeting designed to seek input from small contractors and developers.
- Chair Malinowski announced that Commissioner McBurney has agreed to spearhead planning for the September DOC meeting which will be focused on community outreach.
- Chair Malinowski also announced that Commissioner Abrahams has agreed to chair a DOC subcommittee to begin planning for the Development Oversight Conference.
- Commissioner McBurney thanked Deputy Building Official Carl Hefner and staff for their help in resolving an applicant/neighbor dispute.